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.