Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

68 Bayview Cir, Watertown, CT 06795, USA

Joseph D. Foti, Jr., was admitted to the State of Connecticut Superior Court in 1985, the Federal Court in 1986 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1982 and attended Loyola University School of Law and Western New England College School of Law where he graduated in 1985. Mr. Foti is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate of the Nation al Board of Trial Advocacy and has successfully completed the requirements of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for litigation. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Waterbury Bar Association, where he is a member of the governing body, as well as the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, where he is a member of their Board of Governors and Case Review Committee, and Advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Foti limits his practice to plaintiff personal injury litigation in both State and Federal Courts as well as professional malpractice litigation. Prior to joining Moore, O’ Brien, Jacques and Yelenak in 1998, Mr. Foti practiced as a litigator in criminal, family, commercial as well as personal injury matters. For several years, Mr. Foti served as City Counsel to the City of Waterbury Police Department, where he trained police personnel and wrote policies concerning the use of deadly force, high speed pursuits and search warrant issues. He has been certified by the Connecticut State Police as a Municipal Police Trainer. While at Moore, O’Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Mr. Foti has tried many cases to verdict in both State and Federal Courts. Along with each attorney at Moore, O’Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Attorney Foti has fought for victims of drunk driving cases and negligence. Mr. Foti was active in expanding the notice restriction in Dram Shop cases against bars that serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals and was the attorney who handled the State Supreme Court case of Allen vs. Cox where liability for a domestic animal’s attack was expanded so that a victim could be compensated. In addition to bringing a victim’s case into court, Mr. Foti has also testified before the State Legislature on behalf of his client’s rights. Mr. Foti was recently honored at the State Legislature for his achievement in practice and the community. He served for several years as a board member with Habitat for Humanity and as a board member of the YMCA. Mr. Foti has served as a court arbitrator and finder of fact and has been a lecturer at numerous seminars for the Bar Association. He has served 6 years on the Connecticut State Bar Grievance panel and was recognized by former Connecticut State Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers for his commitment and service to that committed. Mr. Foti has tried over 100 cases to verdict in State and Federal Court. He has brought two cases to the Connecticut Supreme Court where he has successfully changed Connecticut law. Mr. Foti currently sits on several municipal boards in addition to law-related boards such as Safe Haven in the City of Waterbury. He has also mentored serval law students and young lawyers. Mr. Foti has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by his peers continuously from 2010 to the present time, 2024.

Personal Injury Law

100 Plains Rd, Milford, CT 06461, USA

Attorney Luke Carter Mario is proud to defend those who cannot advocate for themselves. He stops at nothing to ensure that each of his clients are treated fairly, and compensated justly. His motivation to help those being taken advantage of by insurance companies moved him to specialize in the field of personal injury law. Before joining our firm as an Attorney, Luke interned with our litigation team for three years while studying to obtain his law degree at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he graduated with honors. He obtained his B.A. in English with a minor in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill while fulfilling a wrestling scholarship. While earning his J.D., Luke worked as a certified student practitioner for the UConn Criminal Law Trial Clinic. Luke is licensed to practice in Connecticut. When he is not defending his clients, Luke enjoys reading, woodworking, snowboarding, and attempting to golf. In his free time, he can be found listening to 90’s rock or catching up on his favorite shows. As your advocate, Luke will create a plan that reflects the specific needs of your case. If you are ready to move forward with your claim, he can provide you with expert legal counsel during an initial consultation at no cost to you.

Personal Injury Law

154 West St, Suite B, Cromwell, CT 06416

I have been a personal injury attorney for over 35 years. I started my career doing insurance defense litigation. My current practice consists of representing injury people in bodily injury claims and lawsuits and claimants in worker's compensation matters. I am an experienced trial attorney and also serve as a private mediator and arbitrator. I have been appointed by the Connecticut Superior Corut Judges as a court appointed arbitrator, special master and small claims magistrate. I attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester Massachusetts as an undergraduate and graduated with honors. I attended law school at Albany Law School of Union University.

Personal Injury Law

321 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA

Attorney Tropiano grew up in North Haven, Connecticut and attended local area schools. After graduating from high school, he attended Quinnipiac College, from which he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000. After college, he immediately attended Quinnipiac University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate Degree in 2003. Admitted the practice of law in 2003, Attorney Tropiano started working with Attorney Balzano and made partner in 2008. He has devoted most of his legal career to representing individuals who have been seriously injured by the negligence and wrongdoing of others. His genuine compassion for those who have been injured has had a broad and lasting effect with both past and current clients. Although a skilled negotiator, Attorney Tropiano is ready and willing to take every case to trial if that means the best outcome for the clients. After a decade of personal injury practice, he has secured hundreds of pre-trial settlements and jury verdicts for his clients. Recently, Attorney Tropiano was nominated and named as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Connecticut by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2019. Rich was also named a Super Lawyer in Connecticut by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2020 and 2021. In addition to his personal injury practice, Attorney Tropiano also has extensive experience defending individuals charged with crimes. A native of Connecticut he now lives in East Haven with his wife and young son. He thoroughly enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends.