Connecticut Trial Lawyers

When faced with a legal dispute in Connecticut, you need the legal assistance and guidance of highly skilled Connecticut litigation attorneys who understand the applicable state laws and dynamics of the local court systems. At Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law, our team is here to come alongside you during a legal dispute, offer the support you deserve, and ultimately seek the most favorable outcome in your case, whether that is through a settlement, mediation, or trial.

Litigation is a vast area of legal practice and can include several nuanced cases, including personal injury law, civil litigation, criminal defense, probate litigation, family law, and employment disputes. Our New London litigation lawyers are here to fight for the case outcome you most desire and offer you the legal advocacy you deserve at this time.

Areas of Litigation Law We Handle

At Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law, our attorneys represent several individuals, municipalities, and businesses across a wide spectrum of litigation in Connecticut. We are firm believers in the idea that every case should be handled with professionalism and aggressive advocacy, keeping you and your interests at the forefront of our minds.

Between 2023 and 2024, Connecticut saw a total of 46,515 civil cases alone, with 2,599 taking place in New London. While only a small percentage of these cases proceed to a formal trial, having an attorney on your side who is well-versed in the court processes of Connecticut is vital, even if your case never goes to trial. At Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law, our team is here to serve you in a wide range of litigation cases, including:

• Personal injury law. This area of litigation involves cases where an individual suffers an injury due to negligence, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongdoing by another party. The injured party can legally seek compensation for the damages they have sustained as a result of these injuries.
• Civil litigation. When two or more individuals, organizations, or businesses face legal disputes that are of a non-criminal nature, they may enter into civil litigation in order to seek a resolution to their differences, seek compensation, or pursue other remedies to help them recover from any alleged damages or wrongs.
• Criminal defense. One of the most important areas of litigation is criminal defense. When an individual, business, or organization is charged with a crime, such as the possession of an illegal substance, theft, or fraud, they need an attorney who understands the nuances of criminal law. Between 2022 and 2023, over 4,000 criminal cases were brought to the courts in Connecticut.
• Commercial litigation and collection. This area of litigation can involve any legal actions or strategies that can be used by businesses or corporations to seek the resolution of any disputes as they seek to recover debts. Commercial litigation and collection can include legal issues such as breach of contract, debt recovery, or disputes between shareholders.
• Construction litigation. This is an area of litigation in which disputes involving construction and construction law can be resolved through the court system. Many of these cases can include negligence, injury, or wrongful death that has occurred on a construction site. In construction litigation, civil claims are typically sought over criminal prosecution.
• Insurance agent and broker defense. This form of litigation can include various kinds of claims that typically involve insurance agents and brokers. These claims can include the failure to disclose material information, failure to obtain any requested coverage, failure to advise properly on policy limits, and misrepresenting policy coverage or terms.
• Probate litigation. In Connecticut, probate litigation can refer to a wide range of legal situations, including any challenges that may arise regarding the validity of a will, any contests over the conduct or appointment of a guardian, claims brought forward by a beneficiary of a will or trust against a fiduciary, such as an executor or trustee, if they have failed in their legal duties.
• Administrative law. This area of litigation can involve any legal disputes that arise due to the actions or decisions of a government agency. These cases often involve challenging rules, regulations, or decisions established by the agency. At Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law, our public attorneys can counsel municipality or municipal boards on administrative law disputes.
• Appeals. This area of litigation typically involves an individual or organization that seeks to request a higher court to review the decision of a lower court in a legal case as they aim to challenge and change the outcome of an original trial.
• Bankruptcy. There are several different forms of bankruptcy litigation, including those that arise between a debtor and creditor, those between debtor and trustee, and cases between a trustee, creditor, or other party.
• Business and commercial disputes. In this area of litigation, disputes that arise in a business or commercial setting can often include contract breaches, disagreements between partners, and issues regarding intellectual property.
• Family law. This area of litigation seeks to resolve the legal disputes that arise between families. Common cases include divorce, child custody and support, and property division. Between 2023 and 2024, the state saw about 6,000 cases of family law litigation.
• Tribal law and disputes. This area of litigation can involve any legal disputes that arise in tribal court. One of the most common disputes that can arise in tribal court is when an individual is injured on tribal property, such as the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods resorts in the eastern part of the state.

Other areas of litigation our team handles can include insurance coverage, real estate, employment law, admiralty law, professional negligence, and environmental legal issues.

We Are Committed to Your Connecticut Litigation Case: Contact Us Today

If you find yourself entangled in a legal dispute in Connecticut, the team at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law is here to serve you. For over 80 years, residents and businesses of Connecticut have relied on our legal knowledge, and we have a proven track record of success when it comes to all areas of litigation in the state. Contact our offices today to learn more about how we may be able to serve you.

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