CT Superior Court

Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Native American Law Student's Association

Anthony W. Pignatiello
The Upton Law Firm, LLC
1 Liberty Square, Suite 208
New Britain, CT 06051
860-893-0513
toney.pignatiello@uptonlegal.com


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Effective advocator and former business owner with extensive corporate and military experience. Accomplished team builder and strong communicator skilled in research, presentation, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving. Legal and corporate certifications in:
• WestLaw Advanced Case Law Research
• Advanced Statutory Research
• Secondary Sources
• Six Sigma Black Belt in Corporate Process Improvement

EDUCATION

Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, MA
Juris-Doctor

University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT
Bachelor of General Studies, Occupational Safety and Health

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

The Upton Law Firm, LLC, New Britain, CT
Attorney
Provide legal representation to clients in the area of personal injury and criminal law matters through extensive legal research, drafting and amending pleadings, general motions, memoranda of law, and responses to opposing counsel; conduct initial client interviews and meetings; investigations; maintain client relationships; track billable hours; prepare for and participate in depositions; prepare for trial.

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College, DuBois, WY
Extensive training on voire dire, opening statements, direct examination, cross examination, and closing arguments designed to incorporate psychodrama techniques into trial advocacy.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army, Worldwide - 3/1991 – 11/2001


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Connecticut Bar Association, member since 2010
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, member since 2010
National Native American Law Student Association, member since 2010
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, member since 2013