Stamford- Norwalk, Connecticut family law lawyer represented the Plaintiff and Defendant in a divorce.


The parties were married in 2007 and have four minor children born issue of the marriage. The plaintiff commenced this action for dissolution on June 3, 2020.

By way of a memorandum of decision filed on November 9, 2022, following a trial at which both parties and ... More...    $0 (08-20-2024 - CT)

New Haven, Connecticut criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization.

Beginning in approximately September 2018, hmad Khalil Elshazly, 25, of West Haven, Connecticut, a U.S. citizen, expressed a desire to travel to Syria and the surrounding area to f... More...    $0 (11-30-2022 - CT)

New Haven, Connecticut pro se Plaintiff, representing himself without a lawyer, sued Defendant on a 42 U.S.C. 1983 civil rights violation theory.


Following the pretrial conference held on August 31, 2022, the Court enters the following orders for the reasons discussed at the pretrial conference:

Pleadings

1. By 5 pm on September 1, 2022, Mr. Caprio... More...    $0 (08-31-2022 - CT)

Hartford, Connecticut personal injury car wreck lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant on auto negligence theories.

The plaintiffs, M and H, sought to recover damages for personal injuries
they sustained when a vehicle driven by the defendant F and owned by
the defendant T rear-ended the vehicle in which the plaintiffs were
traveling. The defendants admitted that th... More...    $0 (05-02-2022 - CT)

Hartford, CT - Constance Koulmey sued James Sweeney on a personal injury civil assault and battery theory claiming she was injury when hit by a bowl of pasta thrown at her by the Defendant.

Sweeney admitted throwing the bowel but denied that Plaintiff was injured.

Defendant offered to pay Plaintiff $25,000 to settle her claim before trial.

10/21/2015 P SUMMONS Cli... More...    $0 (06-09-2018 - CT)

Hartford, CT - Hartford Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RUBEN TORRES, also known as “Rube,” “Ru,” and “T,” 26, of Hartford, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 78 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release,... More...    $0 (03-30-2018 - CT)

New Haven, CT - East Windsor Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Heroin

Jhovany Valdes, 41, of East Windsor, was sentenced on November 21, 2017 by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 63 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking heroin.

According to court documents and statements made in court... More...    $0 (11-21-2017 - CT)

The issue that we must resolve in this appeal is whether the trial court properly granted the state’s motion to forcibly medicate the defendant, Lishan Wang, in order to restore his competency to stand trial. The defendant was charged with murder and various other offenses in connection with the shooting death of Vajinder Toorin the town of Branford on April 26, 2010. Over the next several years, ... More...    $0 (09-07-2016 - CT)

Rivernider and Ponte organized and ran two related fraudulent schemes. 
The first, which Rivernider began in 2005, was called the “No More Bills”
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(“NMB”) program.  Through the NMB program, the defendants solicited funds
from clients who were promised a 10% monthly return that would be used to pay
off the client’s debts.  After receiving financial information from investors, t... More...    $0 (07-10-2016 - CT)

The defendant, Victor O., appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to correct an allegedly illegal sentence, which was imposed upon his conviction of, inter alia, sexual assault in the first degree in violation of General Statutes (Rev. to 2001) § 53a-70 (a) (2), as amended by Public Acts 2002, No. 02-138, § 5 (P.A. 02-138).1 He claims that the trial court improperly failed to sentence... More...    $0 (04-16-2016 - CT)

from the judgment of conviction, rendered after a jury trial, of murder in violation of General Statutes § 53a54a and tampering with physical evidence in violation of General Statutes § 53a-155 (a) (1). On appeal, the defendant claims that the trial court improperly (1) denied his motion to sever for trial the two charges against him and (2) denied his motion to suppress certain statements that h... More...    $0 (03-28-2016 - CT)

Hartford Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gang-Related Narcotics Trafficking

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that MICHAEL MORRISON, also known as “Nazzie,” 26, of Hartford, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Alker Meyer in New Haven to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised release, for ... More...    $0 (03-08-2016 - CT)

This breach of contract action, filed by the plaintiff, R.S. Silver Enterprises, Inc., against the defendants, Henry Pascarella and Riversedge Partners, returns to this court following our remand to the trial court for resolution of a jurisdictional challenge to the plaintiff’s standing to prosecute this action, as pleaded in thedefendants’ twenty-firstspecial defense. R.S. Silver Enterprises, In... More...    $0 (02-01-2016 - CT)

The defendant, Victor O., appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to correct an allegedly illegal sentence, which was imposed upon his conviction of, inter alia, sexual assault in the first degree in violation of General Statutes (Rev. to 2001) § 53a-70 (a) (2), as amended by Public Acts 2002, No. 02-138, § 5 (P.A. 02-138).1 He claims that the trial court improperly failed to sentence ... More...    $0 (01-14-2016 - CT)

The charges in this case arise from Litvak’s conduct as a 4  
securities broker and trader at Jefferies & Company (“Jefferies”), a 5  
global securities broker‐dealer and investment banking firm.1   6  
In January 2013, the government filed an indictment charging 7  
Litvak with eleven counts of securities fraud, see 15 U.S.C. §§ 78j(b), 8  
78ff (Counts 1–11), one c... More...    $0 (01-03-2016 - CT)

The charges in this case arise from Litvak’s conduct as a securities broker and trader at Jefferies & Company (“Jefferies”), a 
global securities broker‐dealer and investment banking firm. In January 2013, the government filed an indictment charging 7  
Litvak with eleven counts of securities fraud, see 15 U.S.C. §§ 78j(b), 78ff (Counts 1-11), one count of fraud against the United St... More...    $0 (12-25-2015 - CT)

Vengeance has no place in the orderly administration of justice by a civilized society. It certainly can never serve as the justification for the death penalty in today's world. My review of the text and legislative history of the public act under consideration, No. 12-5 of the 2012 Public Acts (P.A. 12-5), leads me to the inescapable conclusion that vengeance was the motivating factor underlying ... More...    $0 (12-15-2015 - CT)

The plaintiff, Kenosia Commons, Inc., appeals from the judgment of the trial court rendered infavorofthedefendants,CynthiaDaCostaandCandra DaCosta, in this summary process action. On appeal, the plaintiff claims that the trial court improperly concluded that by virtue of Cynthia DaCosta’s ownership of shares of stock in the plaintiff corporation she is not subject to summary process proceedings pu... More...    $0 (12-07-2015 - CT)

Defendant was found guilty of capital felony and sentenced to death. While Defendant’s appeal was pending, the legislature passed Public Act 12-5, which repealed the death penalty for all crimes committed on or after April 25, 2012. On June 12, 2012, the Supreme Court affirmed Defendant’s judgment of conviction but reversed his death sentence and remanded for a new penalty phase hearing, concludin... More...    $0 (11-30-2015 - CT)

The plaintiffs, Amelia Cales and Rebecca Cales, appeal from the judgment of the trial court dismissing their appeal from the decision of a Victim Compensation Commissioner (commissioner) affirming the decision of the defendant, the Office of Victim Services. On appeal, the plaintiffs claim that the trial court improperly dismissed their appeal on the ground that it lacked subject matter jurisdicti... More...    $0 (11-23-2015 - CT)

The defendants David Nyberg and CSM North, LLC (CSM),1 appeal from the judgment of the trial court awarding a prejudgment remedy in favor oftheplaintiffs,StanleyValencis,ACSYS,Inc.(ACSYS), and MIG Ventures, LLC (MIG), in the amount of $1,517,389.40.2 On appeal, the defendants claim that (1) the court improperly granted the application for a prejudgment remedy without taking into account the defen... More...    $0 (10-19-2015 - CT)

In 2011, the named defendant, the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of New Haven (board), granted an appeal forfour variances and an application for a special exception, with conditions, as requested by the defendant applicant, P.T.R., LLC.1 The plaintiffs, 347 Humphrey Street, LLC, Rosemarie Morgan, and Thomas Morgillo,2 thereafter appealed from that decisiontotheSuperiorCourt.Thetrialcourtsus... More...    $0 (10-05-2015 - CT)

New Haven, CT - New Haven Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Crack Cocaine

James Bowman, also known as “Jimmy Jam,” 36, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine.

BOWMAN is one of more than 100 individua... More...    $0 (10-02-2015 - CT)

The named plaintiff, Gregoria Campos, in her individual capacity and in her capacity as administratrix of the estate of her late husband, Jose Mauricio Campos (decedent), and the Campos’ three children, Mauricio Campos, Jose Ernesto Campos and Jose Eduardo Campos(Campos children),brought this action against the defendants, Robert E. Coleman and LQ Management, LLC (LQ Management).2 The plaintiffs a... More...    $0 (09-28-2015 - CT)

New Haven, CT - Norwalk Man Admits Running Ponzi Scheme

James E. Neisen, 55, of Norwalk, waived his right to indictment and pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to one count of wire fraud stemming from his operation of a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $1.6 million.

According to court documents and statement made in court, NEILSEN was a certified public acc... More...    $0 (09-24-2015 - CT)

New Haven, CT - Hartford Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison for Role in Coast-to-Coast Drug Trafficking Ring

Ernest Oprecht, 32, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 54 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for his role in a narcotics trafficking ring.

This matter stems from a joint law en... More...    $0 (08-26-2015 - CT)

The appellant Anthony J. Silvestri1 appeals from the judgment of the Appellate Court affirming the judgment of the trial court in favor of the appellees, John Couto and Jane Couto.2 The trial court had found Silvestri personally liable for, inter alia, breach of contract, breach of implied warranty, and violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA),GeneralStatutes§ 42-110aetseq.T... More...    $0 (08-12-2015 - CT)

New Haven, CT - New Haven Crack Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Lamar Jones, also known as “Cream,” 31, of New Haven, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine.

According to court documents and statements made in court, thi... More...    $0 (08-04-2015 - CT)

Cara Munn and her parents brought suit against the Hotchkiss
School after Munn contracted tick‐borne encephalitis on a schoolorganized
trip to China. At trial, a jury found Hotchkiss negligent and
awarded the Munns $41.5 million in damages, $31.5 of which were noneconomic
damages. On appeal, the school argues that it did not have a
legal duty to warn about or protect agai... More...    $0 (08-03-2015 - CT)

New Haven, CT - Jameel Wilkes, also known as “Biggs,â€� 36, of New Haven, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 127 months of imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine. WILKES is one of more than 100 individuals charged as a result of “Operation Bloodline,â€� a joint law enforcement investigation targeting narcotics... More...    $0 (06-25-2015 - CT)

Hartford, CT - Cynthia Olsen, individually and as the administrator of the estate of Andrew J. Olsen, deceased, sued Dr. Dariush Owlia and Dr. Stephen Bryant on medical negligence (medical malpractice) wrongful death theories claiming that her husband died as a result of substandard healthcare he received from the defendants. Andrew Olsen died at age 67 on January 24, 2008 while being treated by D... More...    $1200000 (06-27-2015 - CT)

Walter A. Forbes appeals from a February 27, 2014 order of the United
States District Court for the District of Connecticut (Thompson, J.) denying his
motion for a new trial under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 33. Forbes,
former chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors at CUC
International, Inc. (“CUCâ€�) and former chairman of CUC’s successor, Cendan... More...    $0 (06-23-2015 - CT)

Bridgeport, CT - Jamie Coleman, also known as “City,� 24, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Alker Meyer in Bridgeport to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised release, for his role in a crack cocaine trafficking ring.

Accordingto court documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a year-long joint law enforcement ... More...    $0 (06-23-2015 - CT)

Hartford, CT - Rashaud Jones, also known as “Buck,� 32, of Hartford and Windsor, has been convicted of multiple narcotics and firearm offenses. On March 2, after a week-long trial before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford, a jury found JONES guilty of all counts in a seven-count indictment.

According to the evidence disclosed during the trial, this matter stems from a jo... More...    $0 (03-04-2015 - CT)

Hartford, CT - TYRONE CRUMP, also known as “KT,� 29, of Hartford, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 48 months of imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine.

This matter stems from “Operation Vinefield,â€� a joint law enforcement investigation headed by the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Violent Crimes Ta... More...    $0 (10-29-2014 - CT)