Business Details
49 Years
experience
Trusted Employment Law Representation in New Haven
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti has been a trusted advocate for employees' rights since 1977. Our firm combines decades of legal expertise with a family-like commitment to client support, ensuring personalized attention to every case. We specialize in employment law, representing clients in matters such as discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and workplace injuries. Our attorneys have secured landmark verdicts, including multimillion-dollar settlements for railroad workers, healthcare professionals, and corporate executives. Recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and the National Employment Lawyers Association, we bring unparalleled experience to Connecticut workers.Our team prioritizes emotional support alongside legal strategy, ensuring clients feel heard and empowered throughout the process. We serve all of Connecticut, with a focus on New Haven, Fairfield, Hartford, and surrounding counties. Our practice extends to mediation, arbitration, and workers' compensation, offering comprehensive solutions for employment-related disputes. With a track record of success in both trial and negotiation, we remain dedicated to advancing workplace fairness and employee advocacy.
Services
Employment Law
Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Wrongful Termination
Workers Compensation
Railroad Injuries
FMLA
Hostile Work Environment
Non-Competes
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in employment law advocacy.
- Our team provides personalized emotional support alongside legal strategy.
- Recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and NELA for excellence.
- Secured $11.6 million verdict for a railroad worker's career-ending injuries.
- Offer free consultations with no upfront costs for workplace injury cases.
What people say
Knowledgeable and compassionate professionals
Outstanding legal advice
Calm and steadfast representation
Successful outcomes
Personalized attention
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law practice protects workers' rights across Connecticut. We handle cases involving discrimination, harassment, and contract disputes. Clients benefit from our decades of experience and recognition by leading legal organizations.
Sexual Harassment
We represent victims of sexual harassment in litigation against employers. Our attorneys secure compensation for emotional distress and career impacts. Recent successes include a $1.75 million settlement for workplace sexual assault survivors.
Wrongful Termination
Our team challenges illegal terminations based on discrimination or retaliation. We pursue damages for lost wages and reputational harm. Clients receive strategic guidance from trial-experienced attorneys.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for injured workers denied rightful compensation. Our lawyers handle claims for medical expenses and lost wages. No fees are charged unless we win your case.
Railroad Injuries
Specialized representation for railroad workers under the Federal Employers Liability Act. We secured an $11.6 million verdict for a locomotive engineer's career-ending injuries. Cases are handled on a contingency basis.
People
Stephen J. Fitzgerald
Partner
Recognized employment law attorney with decades of experience representing employees in complex workplace disputes and litigation.
Nina T. Pirrotti
Partner
Award-winning employment lawyer known for strategic advocacy in discrimination and retaliation cases.
Joshua R. Goodbaum
Partner
Experienced trial attorney specializing in employment law, with recognition in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers.
Amanda M. DeMatteis
Partner
Workers' compensation specialist with a track record of success in injury claims and arbitration proceedings.
Joseph D. Garrison
Of Counsel
Mediation expert with extensive trial experience, recipient of the Hon. Robert C. Zampano Award for Excellence in Mediation.
Questions
What areas of employment law do you specialize in?
We handle discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, FMLA, workers' compensation, and railroad injury cases, among others.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all employment law and workplace injury cases.
How long have you served Connecticut clients?
Our firm has advocated for Connecticut employees since 1977, with over 45 years of experience.
What notable case results have you achieved?
We secured an $11.6 million verdict for a railroad worker and a $6.3 million award for a Yale doctor, among others.
Do you handle workplace injury cases?
Yes, we specialize in workers' compensation and railroad injury claims, including FELA litigation.
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