About Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti PC
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; andContract 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.
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Featured Awards
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 7
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- Top Listed in Connecticut in Employment Law - Individuals with 4 lawyers
- 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
- 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.
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