Blog Posts by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C.

Sep 29 2026

Why Employees Should Get Their Non-Competes in Writing

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about non-competes. We talk about non-competes a lot, and the […]

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Sep 22 2026

Meaghan Kirby Elected Secretary of Connecticut Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section

Garrison Law is pleased to announce that Associate Meaghan Kirby has been elected Secretary of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section. The Labor & Employment Law Section […]

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Sep 21 2026

Amanda DeMatteis Presents at CELA Lunch and Learn on Valuing Employment Cases

Garrison Law Partner Amanda DeMatteis recently joined attorney Gary Phelan for a Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) Lunch and Learn focused on how to value employment law cases for settlement. […]

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Sep 18 2026

Nina Pirrotti Speaks to WFSB About CSCU Sexual Harassment Review

Garrison Law Partner Nina Pirrotti was interviewed by WFSB following the release of an independent review examining how Connecticut State Colleges and Universities handled sexual harassment allegations against former Interim Chancellor O. […]

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Sep 17 2026

Joshua Goodbaum Becomes President of the Board of Directors of New Haven Legal Assistance Association

Garrison Law is pleased to announce that our partner Joshua Goodbaum has become the President of the Board of Directors of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association.   Josh was elected […]

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Sep 5 2026

Employment Law Lessons from Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”

Josh Goodbaum: Hi Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. We have a fun one today. Tell us, what is it? Goodbaum: Well, it’s bittersweet because the world recently lost Dolly Parton. […]

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Sep 4 2026

Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Understanding ADEA and OWBPA

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about an employee who was recently let go from their job and […]

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Sep 2 2026

Nina Pirrotti Featured in ABA Podcast on AI Tools and Labor Law

Nina Pirrotti Featured in ABA Podcast on AI Tools and Labor Law Garrison Law Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently featured in an American Bar Association podcast episode discussing artificial intelligence […]

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Aug 27 2026

Steve Fitzgerald Named 2027 New Haven “Lawyer of the Year” for “Employment Law – Individuals”

Garrison Law is proud to announce that our partner Steve Fitzgerald has been named the 2027 New Haven, Connecticut “Lawyer of the Year” for “Employment Law – Individuals” by The […]

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Aug 27 2026

Josh Goodbaum Named 2027 New Haven “Lawyer of the Year” for “Litigation – Labor and Employment”

Garrison Law is proud to announce that Best Lawyers in America® has selected our partner Josh Goodbaum as the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for “Litigation – Labor and Employment” […]

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Aug 19 2026

All Four Garrison Law Partners Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized all four Garrison Law partners for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees, with two partners selected for the “Lawyer of […]

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Jul 27 2026

All Four Garrison Law Partners Re-Selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers

Garrison Law is proud to announce that Lawdragon has once again chosen all four of our partners for its guide on the “500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers.” […]

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Jul 10 2026

Working from Home? Your Office Setup Should Promote Productivity and Efficiency, and Include a Personal Touch!

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we talking about today? Josh Goodbaum: Well, you are in a new space. You have switched home offices, you have […]

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Jul 9 2026

Garrison Law Attorneys Attend 2026 NELA Annual Convention

Garrison Law attorneys Amanda DeMatteis, Meaghan Kirby, and Steven Alquesta recently attended the 2026 Annual Convention of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), joining employment attorneys from across the country […]

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Jul 6 2026

Chambers & Partners Recognizes Garrison Law in 2026 Chambers USA Rankings

Garrison Law has been recognized by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA Guide 2026 for “Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs” in Connecticut. The firm maintained its Band 1 ranking for its […]

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Client Experiences

Josh Goodbaum was professional, responsive, and knowledgeable throughout my matter. He explained my options clearly and provided practical advice when I needed it. I really appreciated his straightforward approach and would highly recommend him. — M.B.

I was very pleased by the work done on my behalf by Meaghan Kirby, an attorney at Garrison Law. She is personable, a great communicator, very responsive, and clearly at the top of her game. She was able to negotiate the best possible outcome for me, and gave me all the possible scenarios if I decided to take action that was not in my best interest. I felt represented and advocated for and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is in a dispute with an employer. — L.P.

If you feel like you're out of your depth, but you know in your gut something that happened at work is just not right, Garrison Law should be your first call. They shoot straight, provide objective interpretation of your situation, and give valuable guidance. We worked with Meaghan Kirby and she was exceptional in her thought process and consideration of our needs. In the end, her recommendation kept us from making the situation worse and resulted in a favorable outcome. Thank you Meaghan and Garrison Law. — C.M.

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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