I have been a lawyer for the past 31 years, primarily focusing my practice in the areas of state and federal criminal law.  I have tried over 35 cases to verdict, including murders, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, robbery and white collar cases.  The most important quality to have as an effective defense attorney is a stellar reputation with your peers, which include judges, prosecutors and other attorneys.  If you ask anyone in the CT defense bar about my reputation they will tell you that I am an honest, hard working and effective advocate. My criminal practice emphasizes attorney-client collaboration. I wholeheartedly believe the client must be fully engaged in the defense of a case which requires two-way communication with the attorney. As counsel, I encourage clients to stop by the office, call me on the phone or send a text/email.