PRACTICE AREAS: 4
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5

Firm Details

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. has long been recognized as a preeminent law firm in Connecticut for the representation of individuals in employment disputes. Most recently, our law firm earned Tier 1 rankings in several categories in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®. Our attorneys include the former president of the National Employment Lawyers Association, a past and the current president of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association, and the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in “Employment Law – Individuals” in New Haven.

We represent individuals – from corporate executives to hourly workers – in every aspect of employment law, including:

  • Discrimination (on the basis of race, sex, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, among others) and harassment, including sexual harassment;
  • Wrongful termination, including wrongful discharge in violation of public policy;
  • Retaliation against whistleblowers;
  • Free speech and other retaliation;
  • Overtime compensation, unpaid wages and commissions, and other wage and hour issues;
  • Non-competition agreements; and
  • Contract and severance negotiations.

Over the years, the civil rights lawyers of Garrison, Levin-Epstein have taken on virtually every large employer in Connecticut.

    Although Garrison, Levin-Epstein only represents individuals in employment litigation, we are also available to counsel employers in a variety of non-litigation contexts, including advising them on their rights and obligations and conducting internal investigations of employee allegations of misconduct.

    PRACTICE AREAS: 4
    THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
    At Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., we represent individuals who require legal help in several different practice areas. Our team is dedicated to help those who have experienced wrongful treatment in the workplace or suffered a personal injury or workers' compensation injury. Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. also offers mediation and arbitration services to our clients. Whatever help our clients require, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. works hard to help them receive justice.
    Joshua Goodbaum
    Partner
    At Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., we represent individuals who require legal help in several different practice areas. Our team is dedicated to help those who have experienced wrongful treatment in the workplace or suffered a personal injury or workers' compensation injury. Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. also offers mediation and arbitration services to our clients. Whatever help our clients require, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. works hard to help them receive justice.
    Joshua Goodbaum
    Partner
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    Awards & Focus

    Top Listed state Awards
    • Top Listed in Connecticut in Employment Law - Individuals with 4 lawyers
    Top Listed city Awards
    • Top Listed in New Haven in Employment Law - Individuals with 4 lawyers
    • Top Listed in New Haven in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 4 lawyers
    Awards
    • 2024 Best Law Firms® - Garrison Law received a Tier 1 metropolitan ranking in several categories for the New Haven area.
    • Connecticut Law Tribune - 2021 Labor & Employment Litigation Department of the Year
    • 2021 U.S. News & World Report and Best lawyers - Garrison, Levin-Epstein received a Tier 1 regional ranking in several categories for the New Haven area.
    • 2020 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers - Garrison, Levin-Epstein received a Tier 1 regional ranking in several categories for the New Haven area.
    • 2019 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers - Garrison, Levin-Epstein received a Tier 1 regional ranking in several categories for the New Haven area.
    • 2015 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers - Garrison, Levin-Epstein received a Tier 1 regional ranking in several categories for the New Haven area.
    • Connecticut Law Tribune - 2015 Best Litigation Department of the Year for Employment Law
    • 2014 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers - Garrison, Levin-Epstein received a Tier 1 regional ranking in several categories for the New Haven area.

    Jurisdictions

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