James H. "Jim" Rotondo
About James H. Rotondo
James H. Rotondo is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. James H. Rotondo is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Day Pitney LLP
Education: Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Hartford, CT
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