Aaron Cruz
About Aaron Cruz
Aaron Cruz is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Aaron Cruz is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Hartford, CT
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