Here is a list of only some examples of cases that I have handled, the results of which I am quite proud. However, these examples are not any indication of a possible result in your case and you should not expect such a result merely because of what you read here. All cases are different.
Civil
A $80,000 out-of-court pre-lawsuit settlement from an insurance company for the driver of a car that was hit by a snow plow coming the other way. The client, in his early 20s, had a five-inch scar on the top of his head.
A $90,000 out-of-court settlement with a hospital for its failure to attempt to re-implant several lost teeth after the child reported to the emergency room.
A $90,000 pre-trial settlement with a local doctor due to a nerve injury within the client's head.
A total $37,500 settlement between the defendant and the client's underinsured carrier.
Criminal
A plea to two years to serve when the client faced almost 18 years in jail.
A disposition to one year to serve when client had eight years of possible jail time.
A reduction of DWI charges that kept the client out of jail.
A two and a half year sentence in a Part A embezzlement case alleging white collar theft. The client was originally offered a six year sentence.
A reduction of all charges and eventual dismissal for violating a protective order with no jail time.
Appeals
State v. McDaniel, 104 Conn. App. 627 (2007) — An appeal of the trial courts' denial of a motion to suppress.
Angiolillo v. Buckmiller, 102 Conn. App. 697 (2007) — Successfully defended plaintiff's appeal of trial court's granting of motion for summary judgment.
State v. Munoz, 104 Conn. App. 85 (2007) — An appeal of the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress.
State v. John B., 102 Conn. App. 453 (2007) — An appeal of the trial court's denial of a motion for a new trial based, in part, on prosecutorial misconduct.
Jackson v. Bridgeport Housing Authority, 44 Conn. L. Rptr. 95 (2007) — Trial court's denial of motion to reargue denial of motion to strike special defenses.
Jackson v. Bridgeport Housing Authority, 43 Conn. L. Rptr. 865 (2007) — Trial court's denial of motion to strike special defenses.
Jackson v. Bridgeport Housing Authority, 2007 WL 1532759 — Trial court granting motion to strike special defenses.
State v. John B., 99 Conn. App. 675 (2007) — An appeal of the definition of "dangerous or deadly instrument" for the purposes of the assault statute.
Doe v. Town of Fairfield, et al, 2006 WL 3200433 — Trial court granted motion to seal certain pleadings in case against the Town of Fairfield.
State v. Ritrovato, 85 Conn. App. 575 (1999) — An appeal of the trial court's ruling on the rape shield statute. Parts of this conviction were overturned. 280 Conn. 36 (2006).
State v. Hall, 82 Conn. App. 435 (2004) — An appeal of the trial court's rulings concerning expert testimony in a criminal case.
Charitable Giving
Lastly, I think that the health of our society is measured by how we care for those that need the most help. When friends, family and government are not enough, these agencies step in to fill the void. Consider assisting them in any way you can, by volunteering or making a contribution.
The Law Office of Christopher Duby LLC will match any client's donation to any of these charities up to $500 when made at any time.
The Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen at http://www.downtowneveningsoupkitchen.com runs a New Haven food assistance program where those in need can get a nutritious meal.
Hartford Food System at http://www.hartfordfood.org runs a Hartford-area food bank that also helps those that are underfed.
The Connecticut Food Bank at http://wwwctfoodbank.org is in New Haven and assists the undernourished as well.
The American Red Cross is always there for us, be it disaster relief, a blood drive or first aid training programs. The New Haven chapter is at www.arcst.org; Bridgeport is at www.mfcarc.org; Milford at www.ctredcross.org/milford and Derby at www.valleyredcross.org
Though I represent defendants in DWI/DUI cases, I believe that Mothers Against Drunk Driving play an important and vital role in public awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. It also runs many victim impact panels so that those clients can see firsthand the damage drunk driving can cause and, hopefully, never have this problem again. They are found at www.madd.org/ct
Some in our society have been hurt or harmed or are involved in the court system and cannot afford access to a lawyer. New Haven Legal Assistance at http://www.nhlegal.org, Connecticut Legal Services at http://www.connlegalservices.org and Greater Hartford Legal Aid at www.ghla.org are there to help.
The Community Health Center Association of Connecticut at http://www.chact.org is the umbrella organization for Connecticut's local community health centers. This is where those without insurance can get medical and dental care and most centers are in under-served areas. As anyone who has been sick knows, medical care is expensive and these agencies always need our help.
The Regional Network of Programs at http://www.regionalnetwork.org and The APT Foundation at http://www.aptfoundation.org both help those with substance abuse problems and other needs.
The Save The Music Foundation is charity associated with VH1 and it helps keep alive music programs in public schools in this age of tight municipal budgets. It is at http://www.vh1.com/partners/save_the_music/.
It is impossible to say thanks to the armed force vets that protect us and our freedoms. One way to try to do so is to donate to The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans at http://www.nchv.org/donate.cfm helps those returning from war when they need it most.
Tree hugger or not, the environment needs its guardian. The Connecticut Fund for the Environment at http://www.cfenv.org lobbies the legislature, raises money and awareness and sends out a great newsletter about Connecticut environmental issues.
The CT Women's Consortium at http://www.womensconsortium.org helps women with their psychological, substance abuse and other health needs.
It started out as a way to keep family farmers alive and, over the years, evolved into a means by which to protect the small, non-corporate farm and organic food production. Plus, Farm Aid at www.farmaid.org puts on a great concert at the end of every summer and reminds us that non-factory food is what our bodies were designed to eat.
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