11 Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 348-1900
| Experience | Years |
|---|---|
| Owner, Advocates Law Firm LLC | Current |
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut School of Law - University of Connecticut | J.D. | 1983 |
| Activity | Organization | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Instructor - Trial Advocacy | University of Connecticut School of Law | 2005 | |
| Staff Instructor | Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | 2000 | |
| Details: Teaching lawyers from around the country to be better trial lawyers for people injured or accused. | |||
| Staff Instructor | Connecticut Bar Association / National Institute of Trial Advocacy | 2003 | 2005 |
| Details: Taught lawyers from Connecticut basic and advanced trial advocacy skills. | |||
| Adjunct Instructor - Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility | University of Connecticut School of Law | 2000 | 2002 |
| Award | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | |
| Best Lawyers in America - Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | |
| Best Lawyers in America - White Collar Defense | Best Lawyers in America | |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut | American Trial Lawyers Association | |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | |
| SuperLawyer - Medical Malpractice | Law & Politics Magazine | |
| SuperLawyer - Personal Injury | SuperLawyer - Personal Injury | |
| SuperLawyer - Criminal Defense | Law & Politics Magazine | |
| Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate | National Board of Trial Advocacy | |
| Recertification in process. | ||
| Position | Years |
|---|---|
| Member, American Association for Justice | 1984-Current |
| Member, Connecticut Bar Association | 1984-Current |
| Member; Board of Governors, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association | 1984-Current |
| Activities: Elected to Board of Governors in 2005. Member of Medical Malpractice Committee. | |
| Member, Massachusetts Bar Association | 1985-Current |
| Member, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | 1985-Current |
| Member, American Bar Association | 1988-Current |
| Activities: Also member of following: Criminal Justice Section; General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division; Law Practice Management Section; Section of Litigation, including Criminal Justice Committee and Expert Witnesses Committee; Center for Professional Responsibility. | |
| Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 1988-Current |
| Member; Former President, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 1989-Current |
| Activities: President, 2000-2001 | |
| Member, Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 1989-Current |
| Member, American Trial Lawyers Association | 2008-Current |
| Activities: Selected as one of Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut. | |
| Title | Publisher | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Taking Depositions in Accident and Malpractice Cases: A Guide for Plaintiff's Lawyers | Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association | 2005 |
| Ethical, Legal, and Practical Considerations of Retainer Agreements | Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association | 2001 |
| Protect Yourself Against Claims by Prospective Clients With Letters of Declination | Connecticut Law Tribune | 2000 |
| Grievance Defense: Should You Respond on the Merits at the Local Panel? | Connecticut Law Tribune | 1998 |
| Ethical Considerations in Criminal Defense | National Business Institute | 1996 |
| Taking the Criminal Case to Trial | National Business Institute | 1996 |
| Medical Malpractice Claims - Connecticut Action and Remedies - Tort Law | Butterworth Publishing | 1993 |
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