Steve Alquesta Joins the Bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

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Jan 8 2026

New Haven, CT — January 8, 2026

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that, earlier this week, our associate attorney Steven R. Alquesta was officially sworn into the bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. This significant professional milestone expands Steve’s ability to represent our employee clients in federal court.

Presiding at the ceremony was the Honorable Kari A. Dooley, for whom Steve previously served as a law clerk. Our partner Amanda DeMatteis moved for Steve’s admission.

Steve joined Garrison Law following a two-year clerkship with Judge Dooley, bringing valuable federal court experience to the firm’s advocacy on behalf of employees. We congratulate Steve on this achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to our clients and the firm.

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