Bridgeport, CT

Ross Cellino

As a family man and a trial attorney, I pride myself on winning cases and serving the community. With over 35 years of experience, I understand the function of a jury, how juries arrive at conclusions, and the role that the jury plays in administering justice. I know how to win cases. Those who have suffered an injury should expect and demand an attorney who has the experience and proven track record to win over a jury. My team of attorneys at Cellino Law have proven their abilities by the results achieved in court. Cellino Law’s attorneys meticulously prepare each case so that the client receives the maximum amount of compensation possible. My attorneys build a relationship with each client and handle a case from inception to conclusion. The insurance companies and their defense attorneys know that if they are not prepared to meet my firm’s settlement demands, Cellino Law attorneys are prepared to try the case in front of a jury. As a result, our clients receive favorable settlements because insurance companies know our team is willing to take a case to trial and fight for them. The proven success in the courtroom has allowed us to attract and retain accomplished and experienced trial lawyers in the field of personal injury law to best serve the client. I am passionate about giving back to the community and supporting local organizations, including animal and children’s causes, that make New York a great place to live. I promise that you can trust Cellino Law to work hard for you!

Charles (Chuck) A. Deluca

Charles A. Deluca has litigated cases for individuals, businesses, and insurance carriers since 1977, focusing on major tort litigation, products liability, insurance coverage, transportation, professional liability, and business litigation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005 and named Stamford’s “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times. He is also recognized in Connecticut Super Lawyers® and has held the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV for 30 years. He is a past president of the Fairfield County Bar Association and the Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association, and has served on the Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice’s Civil Commission, chairing the e-discovery subcommittee.

Attorney James A. Welcome provides comprehensive legal advocacy for clients throughout Connecticut, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, immigration law, and criminal law. He offers in-depth representation for trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. He has been recognized as a 'Top 40 Under 40' lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association and holds a Superb Rating on Avvo. He has been included in the Super Lawyers® list as a top Immigration Attorney from 2013-present. With over two decades of experience, he handles each case personally from start to finish. His staff is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and he serves clients across Connecticut, New York, and in certain immigration cases, nationally and internationally. He is also involved in community service and is a member of several legal associations.

Paul C. Gusmano

Attorney Gusmano was chosen for inclusion in 'Connecticut Magazine and New England Super Lawyers Magazine as a Super Lawyer in Personal Injury from 2013-2014.' Paul C. Gusmano joined the firm in February 1991. Gusmano currently concentrates in the area of civil/personal injury litigation and serves as the firm's managing attorney. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court, Gusmano is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He has served on the Board of Directors of various non-profit organizations, as well as various bar association committees. Gusmano also serves as an attorney trial referee for the Connecticut Superior Court, having been appointed by the Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Gusmano received Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science and English from Rutgers University in 1987. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Bridgeport / Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1990, while studying law at Queens College / Oxford University. Gusmano is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization whose membership is limited to attorneys who have obtained settlements or judgments of $1 million or more.

Michael T. Ryan

Michael T. Ryan has been an attorney with the firm since 1982, successfully defending clients in a wide range of civil cases including professional liability, legal malpractice, construction claims, civil rights, wrongful death, governmental liability, products liability, and railroad liability. He has defended class action lawsuits, tried over twenty cases to verdict, and handled numerous appeals. He is a member of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He served as President of the Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association (2007-2008) and on the Public Service and Trust Commission for the Connecticut Judicial Branch. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and named Stamford’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in 2020.

Michael J. Rosnick

Michael J. Rosnick focuses primarily on personal injury litigation and workers’ compensation claims. He has extensive experience litigating motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, fall down cases, and dog bite attacks. He has appeared before the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Connecticut Appellate Court.

Valerie B. Calistro

Valerie B. Calistro is the Managing Partner of Ventura Law, specializing in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Mass Torts, and Complex Litigation. She also represents victims of sexual assaults and traumatic brain injuries. She has successfully handled thousands of civil cases, many exceeding a million dollars, in Connecticut and New York state and federal courts. She is proficient in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.