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Robert C. Sousa

Robert C. Sousa

Distinguished Lawyer

Workers Compensation Law

375 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, USA

With over thirty-five years of distinguished practice in Connecticut and a three-decade tenure as the managing partner at Sousa Law, LLC, this esteemed attorney has dedicated a significant portion of his career to representing individuals injured at work in Connecticut. His expertise in workers' compensation law is extensive, encompassing thousands of both contested and uncontested cases. This experience has enabled him to secure benefits and negotiate favorable settlements for a multitude of Connecticut workers. In addition to his legal practice, this attorney has a notable background in politics, having served as the First Selectman (Mayor) of Orange, Connecticut, from 1995-1999. Remarkably, he was the first Democrat elected in the town's 173-year history. This attorney's service extends beyond his community, having proudly served his country as a commissioned United States military intelligence officer in the United States Army.

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Labor Law

69 High Ridge Road, West Hartford, CT 06117

Area of Practice: ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Transactions and Compliance

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Robert Tukey

Family and Divorce Law

2 Union St, New London, CT 06320, USA

Attorney Robert G. Tukey is a Director of the firm. He is a graduate of Fairfield University and Western New England University School of Law. A native of Southeastern Connecticut, Attorney Tukey returned to the area to practice, primarily litigating marital and custody as well as personal injury matters. He currently resides in Niantic with his family. Attorney Tukey's professional memberships include the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers’ Association, and the Oliver Ellsworth American Inn of Court. Attorney Tukey was named to the Super Lawyers Connecticut and New England Rising Stars 2011 and 2012 lists. Each year, only 2.5% of attorneys in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine forty years old and under, or in practice for ten years or less, receive the Rising Stars honor. In 2016 Attorney Tukey received the National Academy of Family Law Attorney's 2016 Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award. Attorney Tukey has also focused on volunteering within his community. He is the President of the board and a coach for East Lyme Little League, and coaches basketball and soccer for East Lyme Parks and Recreation. Attorney Tukey has served as a member of the board of the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, the New London City Center District, and as Past President of the ARC of New London County. He is a member of the finance committee and volunteers as a confirmation mentor at the Niantic Community Church.

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