As an attorney representing employees and employers in Connecticut, I bring a uniquely balanced perspective to workplace legal matters. I recognize that modern employment regulation affects both parties—creating challenges for employers while providing necessary protections for employees. My public service and private practice background has shaped this approach: I deliver high-quality legal solutions with big-firm insight—but at rates that make expert employment counsel accessible to individuals and businesses alike.

The complex landscape of employment regulation affects everyone involved. Employees often must navigate statutory claims when traditional remedies for contractual violations or other workplace harms are difficult to pursue. Employers face regulatory challenges that can distract from their core business operations.

By representing clients on both sides, I understand employment disputes comprehensively from all perspectives. This balanced approach allows me to provide more effective representation, whether you’re an employer defending against claims or an employee seeking rightful remedies.

Your long-term interests guide my work. Whether drafting policies for employers or pursuing remedies for employees, I create solutions designed to withstand the test of time. Having worked at respected firms like Ford & Harrison and Kaufman Borgeest, I deliver the quality you expect from large firms, but with personal attention and competitive rates only possible in an independent practice.

For Employers

I help Connecticut businesses navigate the complex landscape of employment law with practical, forward-thinking solutions.

My experience representing employees gives me valuable insight into potential vulnerabilities in your policies and practices—helping you address workplace and personnel issues before they become significant legal and financial liabilities. My employment practice covers all aspects of defense and mitigation for employers, both preemptive (through advice and counsel) and reactive (through litigation representation). Employers should not be held liable for frivolous or fabricated causes of action, and their business should succeed or fail based on their ability to exercise their independent judgment, not because of a lawsuit or because they were subject to civil penalties for unintentional and quickly resolved compliance oversights. When you receive my advice and counsel, I help ensure that such liabilities are a non-issue.

For Employees

If you’ve experienced workplace violations, I provide knowledgeable advocacy to protect your rights.

My experience advising employers provides strategic advantages in understanding how companies operate and make decisions and protecting your statutory and contractual rights. When an employer violates its contractual obligations to an employee or violates statutory protections, those breaches give rise to a cause of action and permit you to recover damages. I can help you identify your damages and remedies, advise you on how to recover, and represent you as you seek to do so in litigation. Good employees may be subject to bad treatment; however, you can enforce your rights in court if necessary, and I can help you.

Compliance & Risk Management

I provide comprehensive solutions to help establish strong legal foundations:

• Employee handbooks that align with the core priorities of businesses while ensuring compliance with federal and Connecticut employment laws, including adherence to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CTFMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII and Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, Connecticut Human Rights Law, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Connecticut Paid Sick Leave, Connecticut Paid Leave, and Connecticut wage laws. Additionally, the handbooks must address all other state leave entitlements, legally mandated notices of rights, and any other relevant statutes and regulations
• Workplace Policies addressing critical operational areas to withstand regulatory changes and require only minor tweaks over time
• Employment Contracts, as well as non-competes, separation agreements, release agreements, confidentiality agreements, and all manner of employment contracts, independent contractor agreements for non-employees

Advice & Counsel

My approach combines litigation expertise with day-to-day practical guidance:

• Employee Rights & Advocacy helps workers understand their legal protections and options when facing workplace issues
• Employee Discipline & Termination counsel based on independent professional judgment and verifiable knowledge of applicable law
• Management Training on union campaigns and NLRB election procedures that prepare employers to handle union interactions and campaigns effectively and without running afoul of the NLRA

Litigation & Administrative Proceedings

I represent both employees and employers in various adversarial contexts:

• Discrimination, Harassment, Hostile Work Environment, Retaliation, Interference, and Breach of Contract and all manner of causes of action under applicable employment statutes, contract, or common law, including causes of action by employees and litigation defense for employers through aggressive pleadings and well-crafted motions
• Wage & Hour Claims pursuing allegations of state and federal wage law violations for workers and defending against such claims for employers, specifically the FLSA and Connecticut state law, on an individual and class-action basis
• Administrative Proceedings before the CHRO, EEOC, and DOL to pursue or contest charges and complaints at all stages, from answers to fact-finding to investigations

I charge fees on an hourly or contingency basis, depending on the type of service offered to employers and employees.

All final fee structures will be consistent with this schedule, but I utilize individual engagement agreements with each client to set the final terms for a particular representation. I will work with clients seeking either limited or full-scope representation, depending on the nature of the legal matter. All clients remain responsible for all filing or court fees and related litigation expenses.

I aim for complete cost transparency and work with clients to establish terms that suit their needs and circumstances. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about billing, my fees, or your ability to pay; I will work with you to reach a suitable arrangement or, at the very least, do my best to refer you to legal service providers who can.