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

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Aug 15 2024

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 Year” award.

Josh Goodbaum was named the 2025 New Haven “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Labor and Employment. Josh previously received this honor, which is given to just one lawyer for each specialty in each metropolitan area, in 2022 and 2023. In addition, Josh was named a Best Lawyer in the category of Employment Law – Individuals.

Amanda DeMatteis was named the 2025 New Haven “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law – Individuals. Amanda was also recognized as a Best Lawyer for her work in the categories of Litigation – Labor and Employment; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants.

Our other partners earned recognition for their work in the following categories:

Steve Fitzgerald: Employment Law – Individuals; Litigation – ERISA; Litigation – Labor and Employment; and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Nina Pirrotti: Employment Law – Individuals; and Litigation – Labor and Employment

In addition, counsel Betsy Ingraham was recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in the practice areas of Litigation – Insurance; and Personal Injury Litigation.

Best Lawyers® is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession, recognizing the top 5 percent of lawyers in America. Since 1983, selection for Best Lawyers® has been widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor. Unlike many other recognitions, this distinction cannot be bought.

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    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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