Firm Overview

Suisman Shapiro: the Largest Law Firm in Southeastern Connecticut

For over 70 years residents and businesses have relied on our firm.

Since Charles Suisman, Max Shapiro and Louis Wool established themselves as skilled eastern Connecticut attorneys in the 1930’s and collaborated in the 1950’s to form our firm, we have been protecting the interests of average citizens. As our firm has grown, our attorneys have continued to offer innovative, effective solutions for legal problems. Residents and businesses in Connecticut have responded – Suisman Shapiro is now the largest firm in southeastern Connecticut.

Even when Mr. Suisman was joined by partners Max Shapiro and Louis Wool in the 1950’s, a general practice attorney could still handle most matters capably. Since then the law has changed. In order to offer comprehensive and effective counsel for today’s more complex legal environment each of our attorneys now focuses on specific practice areas.

Personal injury claims and civil litigation are handled by Robert Tukey, John Collins and board-certified trial lawyer Matthew Auger. If you are involved in a disputed motor vehicle/auto accident injury claim, a claim or lawsuit involving another type of accident, or a contract dispute and would like to speak with one of our trial attorneys, contact our New London office and make an appointment for a free consultation.

Family law attorneys Martin Schoepfer, Jeffrey Hill and Michael Blanchard protect the interests of clients involved in the sensitive areas of divorce, custody and division of property, crafting solutions that are both financially and emotionally reasonable.

Attorneys James Berryman and Robert Keville represent workers injured on the job, handling federal and state workers’ compensation and Social Security disability claims, litigation and appeals. If you have a concern about workers’ comp or SSDI, contact our office to arrange a free consultation.

Aggressive and effective criminal defense representation is provided by trial lawyers Michael Blanchard and Martin Schoepfer against charges ranging from DUI and fraud to homicide/murder.

Business and commercial law, real estate, probate and estate planning services are provided to businesses and individuals in eastern Connecticut by attorneys Raymond Baribeault, Jeanette Dostie, Eileen Duggan and Lawrence Greenberg.

At Suisman Shapiro, we serve clients from Putnam to Clinton, from Middletown to Stonington, including New London County, Windham County and Middlesex County, and the communities of Groton, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Essex and Willimantic from our New London offices.

Suisman Shapiro: The Largest Law Firm in Southeastern Connecticut
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Over the years, Suisman Shapiro has grown into the largest law firm in southeastern Connecticut.

At Suisman Shapiro we serve clients from the eastern Connecticut communities of Groton, Norwich, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Essex, and Willimantic; and throughout New London County and Middlesex County. The firm's lawyers assist clients at our offices in New London with personal injury claims, criminal defense, divorce, and other legal issues.