News & Updates

Last week, our partners Nina Pirrotti and Amanda DeMatteis and associate Meaghan Kirby attended the 2025 convention of the National Employment Lawyers Association in Baltimore. Nina and Amanda each presented […]

Garrison Law has been recognized by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA Guide 2025 for “Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs.” Chambers and Partners selected only four Connecticut plaintiff-side firms for this […]

A Connecticut federal judge has approved a $60.5 million settlement in an antitrust class-action case involving six aerospace engineering firms who suppressed their employees’ wages by agreeing not to hire […]

View the podcast transcript here Garrison Law Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently featured on the latest episode of “From Lawyer to Employer,” a Shipman & Goodwin LLP podcast. Here, she […]

Dan Schwartz:  What are some of the flaws that you see on how companies respond to, say, an initial employee complaint? How do they take what should be perhaps a […]

Dan Schwartz:  So what have you seen on elements that might be missing from training for managers that might come back to haunt them later in a lawsuit? Nina Pirrotti: Okay. […]

Dan Schwartz:  I do want to ask you in the time we have remaining on something else, because in some prior episodes on this podcast, we’ve been talking about accommodations […]

Dan Schwartz: So, in your experience, what are the most common inconsistencies that you end up seeing about how companies enforce those policies and how those inconsistencies might strengthen actually […]

In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz welcomes back acclaimed plaintiff-side employment attorney Nina Pirrotti, from Garrison Law, for a frank discussion about where employers often go […]

On March 27, 2025, our partner Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Advanced Labor & Employment Law Symposium, organized by the Connecticut Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section. This annual […]

Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article on Connecticut Senate Bill 1035, which proposes to limit the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in […]

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum and associate Meaghan Kirby led a webinar entitled “Non-Compete Agreements: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape.” The webinar was presented by the […]

Garrison Law is pleased to announce that Associate Meaghan Kirby will serve as the president of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), beginning this year. Meaghan follows in the footsteps […]

Garrison Law is proud that the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® has awarded us the ranking of Tier 1. Garrison Law received this highest available ranking in four categories: […]

Garrison Law is proud that all six of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers® for our dedication to protecting the rights of Connecticut’s employees. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a CT Mirror article about Connecticut non-compete agreements. The article discusses when non-competition, or non-compete, agreements are enforceable. In the state, […]

Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently featured in a Super Lawyers article on how a DUI charge can affect one’s employment. The article, entitled “How Does a DUI Impact […]

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Garrison Law founding partner Joe Garrison was honored with the Connecticut Bar Association’s Edward F. Hennessey Professionalism Award at this year’s Celebrate With the Stars […]

On March 27, 2024, Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Advanced Labor & Employment Law Symposium, organized by the Connecticut Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section. Josh […]

Garrison Law is pleased to announce that our partner Josh Goodbaum has joined the Advisory Board of the NYU Center for Labor and Employment Law. The NYU Center for Labor […]

On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Garrison Law partner Amanda DeMatteis and associate Meaghan Kirby participated in the Connecticut Bar Association’s “Navigating the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act” webinar, presented by […]

Garrison Law Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently featured on an episode of “From Lawyer to Employer,” a Shipman podcast. Here, she joined host Daniel Schwartz to discuss recent developments in […]

Garrison Law partner Nina Pirrotti was recently quoted in a Law360 article about the increasing harassment of public-facing employees. The article, entitled “3 Tips To Help Protect Workers From An […]

Garrison Law is incredibly proud to announce that our founding partner Joe Garrison has been selected to receive the Connecticut Bar Association’s Edward F. Hennessey Professionalism Award for 2024. Each […]

Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a New Haven Independent article about a local severance agreement dispute involving the use of non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses. The article, […]

Garrison Law is proud to announce that we have been ranked Tier 1 in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®. Garrison Law received a Tier 1 ranking in seven […]

Garrison Law is pleased to announce that all seven of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers® for their dedication to protecting the rights of employees in Connecticut in […]

Garrison Law partner Nina Pirrotti was recently quoted in a Law360 article about the recent wave of proposed class action lawsuits involving pay transparency. The article, entitled “Spate of Pay […]

Last week, Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2023 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit: The Collaborative Blueprint. The event took place at UConn Law. Along […]

Garrison Law is pleased to announce the addition of a new associate attorney to our firm. Meaghan C. Kirby represents Connecticut employees, both inside and outside of the courtroom. In […]

Garrison Law attorneys Steve Fitzgerald, Josh Goodbaum, and Betsy Ingraham have filed a lawsuit on behalf of five electricians against Amazon.com Inc., Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc., and RC Andersen […]

As it appears on Super Lawyers By Canaan Suitt, J.D. | Last updated on September 25, 2023 Featuring practical insights from contributing attorney Nina T. Pirrotti Understanding your options for […]

As it appears on Super Lawyers  By Super Lawyers staff | Reviewed by Canaan Suitt, J.D. | Last updated on September 22, 2023 Featuring practical insights from contributing attorney Nina […]

As it appears on Super Lawyers By Super Lawyers staff | Reviewed by Canaan Suitt, J.D. | Last updated on September 20, 2023 Featuring practical insights from contributing attorney Nina […]

As it appears on Super Lawyers By Super Lawyers staff | Reviewed by Canaan Suitt, J.D. | Last updated on September 20, 2023 Featuring practical insights from contributing attorney Nina […]

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – the largest newspaper in Wisconsin – quoted Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum last week in a column about a reported romantic relationship between a supervisor […]

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized every attorney at Garrison Law for our work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Steve Fitzgerald was named the 2024 “Lawyer of the […]

Last week, Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was an invited participant at a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and several physicians and policymakers about how non-competition agreements not […]

Last week, Garrison Law partners Josh Goodbaum and Amanda DeMatteis each presented at the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut’s Warren W. Eginton Justice Institute. Josh’s panel discussed […]

On July 14, Garrison Law filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of AARP and the AARP Foundation in the pending lawsuit EEOC v. Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH). EEOC’s lawsuit […]

Garrison Law is pleased to announce that partner Nina Pirrotti has been elected as a Fellow into the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Class of 2023. She is one […]

Last week, the attorneys and staff of Garrison Law, along with our families and friends, gathered to celebrate the retirement of our partner Ethan Levin-Epstein from his incredible career of […]

Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum will be a speaker at the Connecticut Legal Conference (CLC) on June 5, 2023. Along with Allison P. Dearington (speaker) from Jackson Lewis PC, and […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Employment Law Blog One of my most popular segments on this blog has been the ongoing “dialogue” between Nina Pirrotti, an employee-side employment law […]

Garrison Law partner Joshua Goodbaum and associate Jordan Wheeler recently published an article in the American Bar Association’s digital publication After the Bar, which is designed to guide newer lawyers […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a CT Mirror article discussing Connecticut non-compete agreements. The article covers Connecticut and federal legislative and regulatory […]

On March 30, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Advanced Labor & Employment Law Symposium organized by the Connecticut Bar Association Labor & Employment […]

NJ.com recently covered Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti partner Steve Fitzgerald’s $11.6 million jury verdict on behalf of a railroad worker injured on the job. You can read the full […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti is proud to announce that, after a week-long trial in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, firm partner Steve Fitzgerald received […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article about an alleged violation of Connecticut’s employee free speech statute. Former Wadsworth […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Josh Goodbaum appeared today on the Wall Street Journal’s podcast As We Work. The Valentine’s Day-themed episode addressed consensual workplace relationships – a […]

On Wednesday, February 15th, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum will serve as a panelist at the Quinnipiac University School of Law for its Health Law Journal’s […]

On February 7, 2023, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum testified to the Labor and Public Employees Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly regarding a proposed bill […]

Nichols Kaster PLLP, acting as lead counsel with Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti serving as their local counsel, filed a lawsuit last year on behalf of plaintiffs Chris Carrigan, Michael […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in an article published by the American Bar Association (ABA) about what to consider before dating a law firm […]

A lawsuit has been filed against New Haven’s primary ambulance service provider, American Medical Response (AMR), alleging sexual harassment, discrimination, and a hostile work environment which some employees described as […]

As it appeared on Fox 61 WTIC-TV NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A former AMR New Haven EMT claims in a lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted and the company didn’t […]

On November 22, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted final approval to a $1.29 million settlement between Yale University and thousands of Yale employees represented […]

As It Appeared In The Register Citizen MIDDLETOWN — An amendment to a federal lawsuit filed by an education official claims anonymous statements sent to the Board of Education show […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti gave a presentation at the American Bar Association’s 16th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on November 12, 2022. Nina was […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C Partner Nina Pirrotti presented in a panel at the CBIA Employment Law Conference in Farmington, Connecticut, on November 3, 2022. The CBIA Employment Law […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti spoke on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s program “Psychological Issues in the Workplace 2022” on October 25th, 2022. “Psychological […]

On October 21, 2022, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti gave a virtual talk to the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Nina’s program, entitled […]

As it appeared on PLI PLUS  Way back when, before COVID-19 was even a thought (think of it!), I got my first taste of what it was like to work […]

Caila French and Jazmin Johnson, who recently filed a Title IX lawsuit against Trinity College in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut, were brimming with enthusiasm as they approached their […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is pleased to announce that all eight of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their dedication to protecting the rights of […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is excited to announce that Partner Nina Pirrotti has recently been featured on the cover of the 2022 edition of Connecticut Super Lawyers Magazine. […]

On October 27, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum will interview legal journalist and author Emily Bazelon about recent developments at the U.S. Supreme Court. The interview […]

At its annual meeting on September 15, the Board of Directors of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association (NHLAA) selected Garrison, Levin-Epstein partner Joshua Goodbaum as the new Treasurer of […]

On September 9, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum presented oral argument before the Connecticut Supreme Court. Josh represented defendant Wayne King as assigned counsel through the […]

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized every attorney at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Two of the firm’s partners […]

The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) recently appointed Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum as Chair of its Employment Law Committee. The CTLA is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to […]

Partner Nina Pirrotti and her extraordinary client traveled to San Francisco so that her client could receive the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)’s highest honor, Courageous Plaintiff, at NELA’s annual […]

As it appeared on WTNH News 8 MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) – A former Middletown school administrator has taken legal action against the district’s former superintendent. During his tenure, Dr. Enza […]

As it appeared in the Hartford Courant Former Middletown Associate Superintendent of Schools Enza Macri claims in a lawsuit that the Board of Education and city knew that they were […]

In 2021, a bill establishing the federal holiday of Juneteenth was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden. Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when […]

In 2019, Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti partnered with AARP Foundation Litigation to file a class action lawsuit against Yale University concerning a wellness program under which Yale forced more […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum delivered the Annual Employment Law Update at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2022 Connecticut Legal Conference on June 13. The seminar provided […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum has joined the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). With over 1,000 members, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers […]

Attorney Jordan Sala is continuing her role as an officer of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association (“GBBA”). At the GBBA Annual Meeting on May 12, 2022 her election as Secretary […]

The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) recently announced that it has selected Joseph Garrison, partner and founder of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., as an honoree at the 2022 […]

On May 4, 2022, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Joshua Goodbaum will present to the Federal Bar Association on Workplace Romance and Changes in the Law of Sexual Harassment, […]

A female emergency medical technician for American Medical Response of Connecticut (AMR), represented by Nina Pirrotti, Joshua Goodbaum, and Jordan Sala, has recently filed a lawsuit against the company.  Anna […]

Yale University employees represented by Connecticut employment lawyers Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. and Washington-based AARP Foundation have agreed to settle a 2019 class action lawsuit against the university.  […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Employment Law Blog It had been far too long since I last caught up with Nina Pirrotti, who represents employees and whom I’ve had […]

On March 3, 2022, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Joshua Goodbaum testified to the Labor & Public Employees Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly in support of HB 5249: […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti recently discussed remote workers returning to the office with NBC Connecticut’s Jane Caffrey. After two years of many employees working remotely […]

A recent Yale Daily News feature on the future of affirmative action quoted Garrison, Levin-Epstein partner Joshua Goodbaum on the use of race in employment law decisions.  Prompted by the […]

Judge Jonathan Silbert was recently interviewed by the New Haven County Bar Association as part of their new “Legends of the Bar” series. This series features interviews with legal legends […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti is happy to announce the addition of two new attorneys to our firm. Betsy Ingraham and Jordan Sala have recently joined the firm to help […]

The Connecticut law Tribune published an article on February 2, 2022, describing the recent expansion at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti.  Garrison Levin-Epstein specializes in plaintiff-side employment law and has […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti appeared on NBC Connecticut with Dan Corcoran on January 27th to discuss the continuing Great Resignation. Nina has also appeared on […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti congratulates our colleague Elisabeth (Lizzie) Lee, who is leaving the firm at the end of 2021 to become a career law clerk to the Honorable […]

As it appeared on NBC Connecticut  By Dan Corcoran and Julia Skrobak The so-called “great resignation” might no longer be as great, according to new figures from the U.S. Department […]

The Board of Governors of the Connecticut Bar Association has appointed Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C partner Joshua Goodbaum to the CBA’s Awards Committee and Nominating Committee.  The 20-member […]

As it appeared on WTNH News 8 By Laura Hutchinson (WTNH) — It’s the season for shopping. Whether you’re doing the buying or hoping to be in a position to […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti recently appeared on WTIC-TV FOX 61, a local FOX news affiliate, to discuss the Great Resignation. This segment covered the record […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum was recently featured in the October 29, 2021, edition of Wirtschaftswoche, a popular weekly newsmagazine that covers the business world in […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti is set to speak on a panel for the Practising Law Institute (PLI) program, Psychological Issues in the Workplace 2021, on […]

As it appeared in the October edition of Practising Law Institute (PLI) Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community. Discrimination and Retaliation Cases during the Pandemic: Whodunnit? COVID-19 or […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti and Shipman & Goodwin LLP Partner Dan Schwartz recently sat down with WTNH News 8’s Dennis House on ‘This Week in […]

 As it appeared on WTNH News 8 Sports betting went online at the casinos Thursday, and it will go online at other locations across Connecticut as soon as Oct. […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article discussing a sexual assault case where a woman received $100,000 in emotional […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was quoted in a recent Connecticut Law Tribune article discussing employee surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article explains that more […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently quoted in an article discussing an age discrimination employment case in which the defendant employer’s motion for a summary […]

On September 22, 2021, the Editorial Board of the Connecticut Law Tribune published an editorial calling for legislative reform of Connecticut non-compete law. The Connecticut employment lawyers at Garrison, Levin-Epstein […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti appeared on NBC Connecticut on September 15th to discuss a new wage transparency law with Dan Corcoran. You can watch the […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti appeared on NBC Connecticut to discuss rising starting salaries for recent college graduates. You can find the full segment here. On […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently featured in a Connecticut Law Tribune article discussing an employment lawsuit alleging that a McDonald’s employee was fired for […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured on NBC Connecticut to discuss why so many employees are contemplating leaving their jobs this year. You can watch […]

As it appeared in the Shoreline Times MADISON — Three female officers have filed lawsuits, alleging a pattern of sexual discrimination and retaliation within the town’s police department, where they […]

Best Lawyers in America© has recognized all six partners at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Best Lawyers® is one […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Amanda DeMatteis was featured in a Law360 article, discussing the interplay between employers mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and employee rights under the Americans […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured in a Connecticut Law Tribune article, discussing her passion for helping employees in Connecticut who have faced workplace harassment […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Amanda DeMatteis and Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference. The virtual event – usually held at the […]

U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Connecticut Robert A. Richardson paid tribute to Joseph Garrison, his mentor and the founding partner of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., in […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune Two Connecticut lawyers and one Texas employment attorney speak out on workplace vaccination policies and whether they see litigation from the issue. […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. has been named the 2021 Connecticut Litigation Department of the Year for Labor & Employment at the Connecticut Law Tribune’s annual Connecticut Legal Awards. […]

As it appeared in the New York Post, Partner Nina Pirrotti comments on romantic relationships between supervisors and subordinates.  A married NYPD sergeant knocked up his rookie cop driver — […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune, Partner Nina Pirrotti represents a former Guilford-based dental hygienist who has sued her former employer alleging age discrimination in state court. By […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum was featured in an April 27 article in Law.com’s Connecticut Law Tribune about a Connecticut federal judge’s dismissal of a Title […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured in a Law360 article discussing her participation in an April 27 New York City Bar Association Panel. You can […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum was featured in an April 7 article in Law.com’s Connecticut Law Tribune focusing on cutting edge legal issues that are likely […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured in a March 10 article in Law.com’s The Recorder discussing the increase of digital sexual harassment claims in the work-from-home era. You […]

As it appeared on the Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz Today, I bring back one of my favorite recurring features – my conversations with employee-side attorney Nina Pirrotti. As […]

Update on September 22, 2021: Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. joins the Connecticut Law Tribune’s call for reform of Connecticut non-competes. On March 4, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured today in a New York Times article providing insight into the pending sexual harassment investigation against New York Governor […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partners Nina Pirrotti and Josh Goodbaum were elected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Nina and Josh are two of […]

On February 10, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Joshua R. Goodbaum submitted the following public testimony regarding the firm’s support of HB 6379: An Act concerning Workers’ Rights: […]

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Attorneys Joseph Garrison and Joshua Goodbaum recently contributed to The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, Sixth Edition. You can find their contributions in Chapter 39 of the guide here.  This […]

As it appeared on WTNH News 8 By Laura Hutchinson (WTNH) — Connecticut is beginning to notify people in Phase 1B who will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. As […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum was featured in a November 30 article in the Connecticut Law Tribune providing tips to employment lawyers in the age of […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured in a December 1 article in the Connecticut Law Tribune discussing scenarios that could play out in the workplace […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®  has ranked our firm in several practice categories in its annual […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum was featured on WTNH Channel 8 News on October 19 to discuss the rights of Connecticut employees who are faced with […]

Five Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partners have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2020. This is the third year Lawdragon has released […]

All six partners from Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. have been recognized by Super Lawyers® for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees in 2020. Super Lawyers® […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Joshua Goodbaum contributed an article to the September/October Issue of Connecticut Lawyer. The article discusses the extent to which the June 2020 decision […]

As it appeared on WTNH News 8 by: Leah Myers NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The legal team of a woman police officer at Central Connecticut State University says she […]

As it appeared on New Britain Herald by JUSTIN MUSZYNSKI @MUSZYNSKIBP NEW BRITAIN — A female police officer at Central Connecticut State University has received a $1.75 million settlement in […]

As it appeared in the Hartford Courant By MICHAEL HAMAD HARTFORD COURANT Lawyers for a female police officer at Central Connecticut State University said she has obtained a settlement of […]

As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune New Haven attorney Nina Pirrotti has clinched a $1.75 million settlement for her client, known as Jane Doe, who alleged she was […]

Best Lawyers in America© has recognized all six partners at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Best Lawyers® is one […]

Best Lawyers / Connecticut’s Best Lawyers 2020 Most adults spend a third of their lives at work, according to the World Health Organization. What happens when you’re made to feel uncomfortable […]

As it appeared on Best Lawyers By Best Lawyers Most adults spend a third of their lives at work, according to the World Health Organization. What happens when you’re made […]

As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune As more and more litigants turn to alternative dispute resolution, experts expect the trend to continue even after the current health crisis […]

Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti P.C. Partner Joshua R. Goodbaum will be a featured speaker for the webinar “What You Need to Know as Employers Reopen the Workplace,” presented by […]

As it appeared on The Hartford Courant By NINA PIRROTTI HARTFORD COURANT A reader writes about the state beginning chapter two of the novel we have been all been living […]

As it appeared on Bloomberg Law Madison Alder Reporter Judiciary explores changes for future emergencies, but action not likely soon Some lawyers, groups want a broad expansion of remote access […]

As it appeared in Law360 By Danielle Nichole Smith Law360 (June 8, 2020, 5:05 PM EDT) — Yale University workers urged a Connecticut federal judge to let them move forward […]

As it appeared in The New York Times To the Editor: In these uncharted waters known as the coronavirus, it can be daunting for an employee to figure out the […]

As it appeared on WTNH News 8 Phase one of reopening Connecticut is officially underway this week and as a percentage of Connecticut heads back to work, not everyone is […]

A lawyer explores all the facts surrounding a COVID-19-related job termination to figure out where the truth lies. As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune By Nina Pirrotti Lawyers who […]

As it appeared on Connecticut Law Tribune Must race merely be a “motivating factor,” or does it need to be a “determinative factor”? By Joshua R. Goodbaum Covid-19 has unsettled […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune The Justice Department has weighed in on a Connecticut case that addresses whether transgender students can take part in girl’s sports. By […]

As it appeared in the Hartford Courant By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN HARTFORD COURANT As jobless claims in Connecticut soar amid the intensifying spread of COVID-19, tens of thousands of workers […]

The lawyers and staff at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. send our best wishes to everyone as we face this unprecedented COVID-19 challenge. Our brick and mortar office is […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Of Counsel Judge Jonathan E. Silbert (ret.) is credited for helping reach a compromise in the Church Street South Litigation, Noble et al v. […]

As it appeared on Law360 By Kevin Stawicki Law360 (March 2, 2020, 6:43 PM EST) — Yale University’s policy to slap $1,300 fines on workers who refuse to hand over […]

On February 12, 2020, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti filed a Superior Court complaint on behalf a longtime private mortgage banker at Wells Fargo.  Our client – a 15-year veteran […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is pleased to announce Attorney Amanda M. DeMatteis has been named Partner at the firm. Attorney Amanda DeMatteis represents individuals in litigation, particularly employment, […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Stephen Fitzgerald and Joshua Goodbaum obtained a $1,804,454.80 jury verdict against Hartford Healthcare Medical Group on behalf of their client Dr. Paul Preissler, […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers has ranked our firm in several practice categories in its annual […]

Six attorneys from Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. have been recognized by Super Lawyers® for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees in 2019. Super Lawyers® is […]

As it appeared on Journal Inquirer By Journal Inquirer Staff MANCHESTER — Two former employees of Maggie McFly’s at the Buckland Hills mall have filed a lawsuit against the restaurant, […]

As it appeared in the Associated Press and Washington Post SOUTHBURY, Conn. — Two former employees of a Connecticut-based restaurant chain say in a lawsuit that they were subjected to […]

As it appeared in The Connecticut Mirror and Greenwich Time by KATHLEEN MEGAN In an effort to draw attention to Connecticut’s new, tougher sexual harassment and sexual assault law, two […]

As it appeared on WTNH/WCTX Click here to watch the video By Mark Davis HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two young women from Manchester say their case of sexual harassment is a perfect example of […]

As it appeared in the Norwich Bulletin HARTFORD – State Senator Mae Flexer stood alongside attorney Josh Goodbaum, and Gianna Aconfora and Maizzy Douchette, two victims of workplace sexual harassment, […]

As featured in the Hartford Courant  Two Connecticut women are suing Maggie McFly’s and the former manager of the chain’s Manchester restaurant, alleging a pattern of sexual harassment and abuse. […]

As featured in Patch Employees of a restaurant in Manchester have filed a discrimination suit against its parent company. By Chris Dehnel MANCHESTER, CT — Two former employees of the […]

Suit details sexual harassment from restaurant manager and termination from the company for false reasons Hartford, CT (October 3, 2019) – Two former employees of Maggie McFly’s, a restaurant chain […]

As it appeared on Human Resource Executive A class-action suit against the Ivy League school could have wider implications for employee-wellness programs. By: Carol Patton In July, the AARP Foundation […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina T. Pirrotti was named Best Lawyers 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law -Individuals in New Haven, Connecticut. As one of […]

As it appeared on the New Haven Register Ed Stannard NEW HAVEN — Christine Turecek, a cook at Jonathan Edwards College, is a 10-year cancer survivor, proud of how she […]

As it appeared on Connecticut Public Radio By NICOLE LEONARD Lisa Kwesell started getting emails and notices mailed to her home last year about her employer’s new wellness program, which […]

As it appeared on WTNH 8 by: Vanessa Wojtusiak NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The AARP Foundation issued a press release in regards to a class-action lawsuit that was filed […]

As it appeared on WNPR By NICOLE LEONARD The AARP Foundation and a New Haven law firm have filed a class action lawsuit against Yale University over how the college […]

As it appeared on the New Haven Register By Ben Lambert NEW HAVEN — A group of Yale employees have sued the university, alleging weekly fines levied for not participating […]

As it appeared in Connecticut Law Tribune Yale University’s wellness program is facing a class action claiming its $1,300 annual fine for those who refuse to disclose their private medical […]

As it appeared in the PlanSponsor The lawsuit says the so-called “incentive” Yale offers for participating in the wellness program are in fact a “penalty” that violates non-participants’ right, and […]

As it appeared on Stamford Advocate By Ben Lambert NEW HAVEN — A group of Yale employees have sued the university, alleging weekly fines levied for not participating in a […]

More than 5,000 workers at Yale University were forced to either share their private medical information with their employer or pay an expensive fine, according to a class action lawsuit […]

As it appeared on Axios … We’ve reported before that there’s not much evidence employee wellness programs actually do much to reduce health care costs. Now, AARP is taking the […]

As it appeared in MedCity News The complaint alleges that the program, which involves workers undergoing certain medical examinations and divulging health info in lieu of a weekly fine is […]

As it appeared on HRMorning.com by Rich Henson The AARP Foundation announced it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Yale University employees, alleging that Yale’s employee wellness […]

As it appeared in FierceHealthCare.com by Paige Minemyer AARP has filed suit against Yale University, alleging its employee wellness program forces workers to reveal sensitive health information to the college […]

As it appeared in Politico … The AARP Foundation has filed a class action lawsuit against Yale alleging that its employee wellness program, which requires workers to take certain medical […]

As it appeared on ClassAction.org by Erin Gilmore Yale University faces a proposed class action lawsuit over the mandatory fees charged to union members who opt out of the university’s […]

As it appeared on Law360 By Emily Brill Law360 (July 16, 2019, 8:57 PM EDT) — A trio of Yale University workers sued the school in Connecticut federal court Tuesday […]

As it appeared on the AARP Foundation website Employees forced to pick either privacy or penalties, AARP Foundation says by Kenneth Terrell, AARP As many as 5,400 workers at Yale […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison, Stephen Fitzgerald, Nina Pirrotti, and Joshua Goodbaum have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2019. […]

As it appeared on The Bristol Press Written by Charles Paullin NEW BRITAIN – An officer of the Central Connecticut State University Police Department has filed a lawsuit in federal […]

As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune and Yahoo Finance A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges a female CCSU police officer was raped three times by a fellow officer. […]

As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune As a civil rights lawyer and former prosecutor devoted to empowerment, I rejoiced when the #MeToo movement went viral in October 2017. […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers has ranked our firm in several practice categories in its annual […]

Six attorneys from Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees in 2018. Super Lawyers is […]

As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune Too often the worst fears of these survivors are reinforced by those in power who fail to credit their allegations and take meaningful action […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison and Stephen Fitzgerald have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2018. This is the first […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison and Joshua Goodbaum once again have contributed a chapter in The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, edited by Nancy J. Fannon […]

Best Lawyers of America has recognized all five partners at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Best Lawyers is one […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum moderated and spoke on a panel at last week’s 2018 National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Annual Convention – Connect • Build […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti partner Joshua Goodbaum has been elected to serve as a Delegate in the CBA House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is the policy-making body […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti obtained a $1 million sexual harassment settlement against a major Connecticut employer on behalf of a client who was sexually assaulted […]

Earlier this month, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. attorneys Joshua Goodbaum and Amanda DeMatteis had the honor of co-moderating a question and answer session with three federal judges. “Three […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison, Nina Pirrotti, and Associate Amanda DeMatteis have recently accepted invitations to become Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The ABF […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently interviewed by NPR in connection with Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty’s failure to promptly discipline her former chief of staff after being […]

As it appeared on the Hartford Business Journal PATRICIA DADDONA Training to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace often takes a back seat to other priorities, employment lawyers say, but […]

Over the last few weeks, the attorneys and staff of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. have been collecting toys for “The Gr8 Holiday Give.” An annual event sponsored by […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. recently hit a major milestone. For the past 40 years, the employment law firm has helped the people of Connecticut with their legal needs. […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report has selected us among its “Best Law Firms” in the New Haven area. Garrison, […]

The employment attorneys at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti have recently been honored by several esteemed legal organizations for their work and devotion to their clients. Best Lawyers in America […]

Last week, the Connecticut Supreme Court partially struck down the federal “fluctuating” workweek rule for Connecticut’s workers, stating the system of denying employees their full overtime compensation can no longer […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune ROBERT STORACE, The Connecticut Law Tribune The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the federal fluctuating workweek used to calculate overtime pay for a […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum has been elected as the Chair to the Labor & Employment Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. The Labor & […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina T. Pirrotti was elected to the Executive Board of the National Employment Lawyers Association. NELA is the country’s largest organization of lawyers […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina T. Pirrotti recently spoke on a panel discussion entitled “Effective Use of 30(b)(6) Depositions” during the National Employment Lawyers Association/New York Spring […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Associate Amanda DeMatteis was recently elected as president of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association. DeMatteis, who formerly served as CELA’s vice president, represents individuals […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Nina T. Pirrotti recently joined a think tank discussion entitled “Title IX Advocacy in the Trump Era: A Coordinated Response,” during an invitation-only conference […]

A federal appeals court has affirmed that Pan Am Railways, Inc. must pay $260,000 in punitive and compensatory damages to a railroad worker who was subjected to retaliation after filing […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum and Associate Amanda DeMatteis were recently a part of a Connecticut Bar Association panel discussion entitled “CHRO: How to Bring or […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina T. Pirrotti recently spoke at a panel discussion entitled “Examining Sanctionable Conduct: Rule 11 From a Plaintiff Employment Lawyer’s Perspective,” during the […]

As it appeared on NBC Connecticut By Justin Schecker A New Haven teacher is suing the Board of Education over what she calls inadequate accommodations for her disability. “I was […]

As it appeared on WTNH.com By Noelle Gardner NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Paula Langlois has multiple sclerosis. The six-year veteran of Fair Haven Middle School gets around in a […]

As it appeared in the New Haven Register By Esteban L. Hernandez, New Haven Register NEW HAVEN >> Fair Haven School teacher Paula Langlois wants access to her school like […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Stephen J. Fitzgerald was recently named by Best Lawyers in America as the 2017 Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law – Individuals […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti founding partner, Joe Garrison, authored an article in the May 2016 issue of Judicature, a scholarly journal for judges published by the Duke Law Center […]

As it appeared on WTNH.com By Noelle Gardner NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — “I’m in pain everyday. I have MS and I come to school for my kids and I […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein partners Joe Garrison and Josh Goodbaum have published a chapter in the newly-released Fourth Edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, edited by Nancy J. Fannon and […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., celebrates our former partner, the Honorable Robert A. Richardson, who was sworn in as a new U.S. Magistrate Judge of the District Court for […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report has selected us among its “Best Law Firms” in the New Haven area.  Garrison, Levin-Epstein […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune Joshua R. Goodbaum, The Connecticut Law Tribune The new chief of critical care at a small, cash-strapped Connecticut hospital discovers that some […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein is proud to announce that all six of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 issue of Connecticut Super Lawyers. Joe Garrison and Rob Richardson were each […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti is proud to announce that our associate attorney, Joshua Goodbaum, has been selected by the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of its 2015 “New Leaders of the […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., is proud to announce that all five of its partners have been selected for the 2015-16 edition of Best Lawyers in the category of Employment […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune Joshua R. Goodbaum , The Connecticut Law Tribune The U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent term was one for the history books. With Obamacare, […]

Joe Garrison, the founding and senior partner of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., has been honored by the Connecticut Law Tribune with its Professional Excellence Award. According to the Tribune: “The […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., is proud to announce that the Connecticut Law Tribune has named us the Best Litigation Department of the Year for Employment Law in 2015.  We […]

The Connecticut Law Tribune published an editorial this week calling for the State to enact a law to protect tipped workers.  (For a PDF of the editorial, click here.)  As the editorial explains, “Connecticut has […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune How to Avoid Potential Pitfalls from a Plaintiff’s Employment Lawyer’s Perspective Nina T. Pirrotti and Joshua R. Goodbaum , The Connecticut Law Tribune […]

In an opinion released on February 24, the Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed a jury verdict for Garrison, Levin-Epstein client Jeffrey Nelson in his defamation and tortious interference case against his […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune States consider specific statutes to bar abusive conduct Nina T. Pirrotti and Joshua R. Goodbaum, The Connecticut Law Tribune Download PDF here

As it appeared in Connecticut Law Tribune Alleged harassment cases are ripe for fast-track approach Joseph D. Garrison and Jonathan E. Silbert, The Connecticut Law Tribune Download PDF here

As it appeared in the New Haven Register By Mary E. O’Leary, moleary@nhregister.com, NEW HAVEN >> The woman, whose charges set off a probe into alleged record tampering at James Hillhouse […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein is proud to announce that all five of our partners have been selected as 2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers, repeating their performance from 2013.  Joe Garrison was named the […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein partners Joe Garrison, Ethan Levin-Epstein, Rob Richardson, and Steve Fitzgerald have each been selected as 2014-15 Best Lawyers. Rob Richardson and Steve Fitzgerald were each selected as “Lawyer […]

As it appeared on The Huffington Post By Tyler Kingkade The University of Connecticut will pay nearly $1.3 million to settle a lawsuit brought forward by five sexual assault victims, […]

The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) has inducted Judge Jonathan Silbert into its ranks.  NADN is a professional association whose invitation-only membership consists of attorneys distinguished by their hands-on […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have ranked us as Tier 1 lawyers in: Criminal Defense – Non-White-Collar; Criminal Defense – White-Collar; Employment Law – […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune New Haven attorney Nina Pirrotti is well known in employment law circles. She’s spoken at numerous American Bar Association and Connecticut Bar […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti is proud to announce that Nina Pirrotti, along with co-counsel Gloria Allred and Nathan Goldberg of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg in Los Angeles, has […]

As it appeared in The Hartford Courant By KATHLEEN MEGAN, kmegan@courant.com, The Hartford Courant HARTFORD — Three current students and one recent graduate filed a federal lawsuit Friday against the […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Mirror By: JACQUELINE RABE THOMAS Four students from the University of Connecticut today filed a federal sex discrimination lawsuit in Hartford against the university for how […]

As it appeared the Connecticut Post BRIDGEPORT — The former manager of the Holiday Inn on Main Street claims he was fired for refusing to raise room rates for guests […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune Click here to download the PDF CHRISTIAN NOLAN, The Connecticut Law Tribune Rebecca Smith v. PFS Fitness LLC: A fitness center worker […]

As it appeared in the New Haven Register By William Kaempffer, Register Staff wkaempffer@nhregister.com / Twitter: @kaempffer1 NEW HAVEN — A Superior Court judge has ordered judicial oversight of all promotions in […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune Download the PDF Here Judge’s mediation resolves claims of nine plaintiffs firms Christian Nolan The Connecticut Law Tribune Pratikkumar Parikh v. Autumn […]

As it appeared in Reuters Friday, 27 Jan 2012 11:24am EST Competitive Technologies, Inc. announced that it has settled all disputes with its former Chairman and CEO John B. Nano. […]

As it appeared on WCCT TV By Gregory B. Hladky, CT.com A pilot named Jeffrey Nelson who flew planes out of Oxford’s small airport was laid off in 2007 and […]

As it appeared in The Day By Matt Collette Publication: The Day |Published 09/02/2010 12:00 AM | Updated 09/02/2010 04:36 AM Groton – Former assistant superintendent of schools Dottie Hoyt has filed […]

As it appeared in the Hartford Courant WHISTLE-BLOWER April 02, 2010|By EDMUND H. MAHONY, The Hartford Courant HARTFORD — — A former Pfizer scientist who claims that she has been paralyzed […]

As it appeared in the New York Times By ANDREW POLLACK and DUFF WILSON A federal jury has awarded $1.37 million in damages to a former Pfizer scientist who claimed she was sickened by a […]

As it appeared in The Associated Press By Yvonne Nava |  Friday, Apr 2, 2010  |  Updated 8:45 AM EST Three, years ago, Becky McClain, of Deep River, went after Pfizer, saying a genetically […]

As it appeared in the Connecticut Post By Frank Juliano, STAFF WRITER, CTPost.com Published 12:52 am, Wednesday, January 27, 2010 MILFORD — An investigator hired by the school board found no […]

As it appeared in the New York Times By ADAM BRYANT Two former executives of Texaco Inc. who had been taped discussing the destruction of documents demanded in a racial-discrimination lawsuit […]