Launch of Polauf Law
I launched my own independent practice in January 2025, developing employment handbooks and obtaining Connecticut Department of Labor approval for customized frontloading wage-deduction forms under the state paid sick leave law. My work was featured in the Hartford Business Journal in March 2025, and I formed Polauf Law LLC in May 2025. Polauf Law reflects my commitment to advising, litigating, and safeguarding the interests of clients navigating Connecticut’s employment law environment.
Practice Scope
Since then, I’ve handled nearly two dozen matters—advice and counsel for employers and employees, plus plaintiff representation—across Connecticut. My practice blends litigation and advisory work, often intersecting in employment disputes. I am rooted in New Haven and serve clients in all eight counties; my prior experience at Hartford and Stamford firms included defending employers in NLRB proceedings and federal court and drafting handbooks and workplace policies for employers of all sizes.
Representation Philosophy
I advise and represent both employees and employers in my practice, because it lets me fully use my skillset and help a broader range of people seeking guidance on employment law. I enjoy being able to support clients on both sides of employment issues—whether that’s defending employers in NLRB or federal cases, or advising employees through disputes and workplace matters. This approach gives me a well-rounded perspective that benefits everyone I work with. While conflicts are rare, on occasion I must decline a representation that may create a conflict due to a prior representation.