Leading Advocates for Employees’ Rights and Workplace Fairness

$11.6 million Jury Verdict on Behalf of a Railroad Worker Who Suffered Career-Ending Injuries While on the Job
$6.3 Million Jury Verdict on Behalf of a Yale University Doctor Who Was Wrongly Disciplined and Demoted Because of His Patient Care Advocacy
$3.5 Million Settlement on Behalf of a High-Level Fortune 100 Executive Who Was Subject to Age Discrimination
$2.985 Million Arbitration Award for a Hedge Fund Manager Who Was Wrongly Deprived of the Opportunity to Earn Deferred Compensation
$2.0 Million Jury Verdict on Behalf of a Pfizer Scientist for First Amendment Retaliation After She Spoke Out About Dangerous Laboratory Conditions
$1.8+ Million Jury Verdict on Behalf of a Hartford HealthCare Surgeon for Breach of Contract
$1.75 Million Settlement on Behalf of University Employee Who Was Sexually Harassed, Culminating in Sexual Assault by a Co-Worker
$1.2 MillionSettlement on Behalf of Health Care Worker Who Was Sexually Harassed and Assaulted and then Retaliated Against for Complaining
$1+ Million Settlement on Behalf of Five Employees Subjected to Sexual Harassment and/or Retaliation by Chief of a Department

Advocating for Employees since 1977

Not Every Law Firm Feels Like A Family. Ours Does.

"The thing that stands out about Garrison Law is that they aren’t just focused on addressing your legal concerns; they also focus on providing emotional support and validation. My experience with the entire team at Garrison Law was exceptional, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking legal representation for employment concerns. I am grateful for the support and advocacy they provided to me, and I am confident that you will find the same level of excellence in their legal services."

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Providing Award-Winning Legal Representation to Employees for nearly 50 years.

Client Experiences

You will never meet a more knowledgeable and compassionate professional than Steve Fitzgerald. My employment situation was very complex, and Attorney Fitzgerald kept me focused while remaining extremely adept and “thinking on his feet.” Should the need present itself again, I would never seek anyone else’s counsel regarding employment issues. I cannot recommend him highly enough. — J.R., New Haven, CT

Nina Pirrotti provided outstanding legal advice and was trustworthy, dependable, and responsive. From the start, I was confident that her knowledge and experience would obtain favorable results. On a more personal note, I enjoyed working with her and her staff and felt I was included in every part of the process. The dedication, concern, and interest in me as a client was greatly appreciated, and Nina has earned my highest recommendation. — J.H., Monroe, CT

Josh Goodbaum truly outperformed my expectations. He was calm and steadfast throughout the entire process. He is a great communicator. Together, we were able to lay out a plan that in the end, not only got myself the outcome I was hoping for, but undoubtedly saved me valuable time and money as well. I cannot thank Josh and his firm enough for coming through for me in this time of uncertainty and stress.  — D.T.

When I go to a lawyer for advice, I am usually anxious, particularly the first meeting. Amanda DeMatteis was clear in describing my options and immediately set me at ease. Realistic assessment is important, and Amanda was clear as to how to set up the case and the direction she felt we should go. I had total confidence in her abilities and knew I was being well represented against a large corporation. More importantly, we were successful! — N.M., Haddam, CT

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Advocating for Employees since 1977

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Latest News & Updates

Sep 9 2024

Connecticut Law Tribune Quotes Josh Goodbaum on Federal Court Race Discrimination Case

Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article about race discrimination claims involving an alleged hostile work environment and retaliatory termination. The article discusses […]

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Aug 15 2024

Two Garrison Law Partners Named 2025 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized five attorneys at Garrison Law for our work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees, with two selected for the “Lawyer of the […]

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Aug 12 2024

Garrison Law Celebrates the Retirement of Joe Garrison

On August 2, 2024, the attorneys and staff of Garrison Law gathered at the New Haven Country Club to celebrate the retirement of our founder and partner Joe Garrison from […]

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Aug 5 2024

The Wall Street Journal Quotes Josh Goodbaum on Political Speech and the Workplace

Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about politics in the workplace. The article, entitled “It’s Getting Harder for Companies to Keep Politics […]

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Aug 1 2024

Second Circuit Affirms Garrison Law’s $11+ Million Jury Verdict for Injured Railroad Worker

On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a New York jury’s March 2023 verdict of $11.6 million for former locomotive engineer Scott Lupia. […]

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Jul 29 2024

Lawdragon Selects Five Garrison Law Attorneys for Its 2024 “500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers” Guide

Five Garrison Law attorneys have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2024. This marks the seventh annual release of the prestigious […]

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Jun 12 2024

Josh Goodbaum Appointed as Co-Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Federal Practice Section

Garrison Law congratulates our partner Josh Goodbaum on his appointment as co-chair of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Federal Practice Section. The announcement was made by the Honorable Michael P. Shea, […]

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Jun 11 2024

Josh Goodbaum Speaks at NYU, CTLA Annual Meeting, and CT Legal Conference

Over the last few weeks, Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum has been a panelist at three different legal conferences. At the 76th Annual New York University Conference on Labor and […]

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May 24 2024

Meaghan Kirby to Serve as Co-Chair of Employment & Labor Law Committee of CBA’s Young Lawyers Section

Garrison Law is pleased to announce that our associate Meaghan Kirby will serve as the co-chair of Employment & Labor Law Committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the Connecticut […]

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