Meriden, CT

Elwyn Brewster Quirk

Attorney Elwyn Brewster Quirk is a graduate of Western New England University, School of Law, where she was recognized as Best Oral Advocate and Commencement Speaker. She clerked at the Hartford Superior Criminal and Civil Courts before entering private practice in personal injury and workers' compensation. She opened her own firm in Meriden, Connecticut, in 2010. She is an alumna of Boston College and Trinity College. Attorney Quirk is admitted to practice before Connecticut Superior and Federal District courts and is actively involved with the New Haven County Bar, Hartford County Bar, and George W. Crawford Black Bar Associations, serving as an officer and president for the New Haven County Bar Association and a Board of Director for the Meriden Economic Board.

Jeremiah J. O’Connor

Attorney Jeremiah J. O’Connor is the managing member of Thompson & O'Connor, LLC. He has been practicing since 1992, focusing on personal injury, criminal defense, and workers' compensation. He graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1989 and also holds a B.A. and Master’s Degree in Philosophy from the University of Denver. He has 30 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation, successfully trying numerous cases. He is licensed to practice in all Connecticut Courts and the United States District Court for Connecticut.

Jonathan A. Cantor

Jonathan A. Cantor is a dedicated and highly skilled attorney with 20 years of experience representing injury victims in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Focusing on car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and workplace injuries, Jon has built a reputation for providing compassionate, competent, and tireless advocacy to those in need. Jon is passionate about making a difference in the lives of injury victims, offering both personalized legal guidance and relentless representation to ensure clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve.

Jeffrey D. Brownstein

Attorney Jeffrey D. Brownstein is a motivated and passionate Connecticut attorney committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for his clients. He is professional, diligent, confident, and persevering. With over 31 years of experience, he handles a wide array of practice areas including civil, criminal, DUI, family, divorce, personal injury, workers compensation, insurance subrogation, small claims, landlord/tenant disputes, employment, employment discrimination matters and appellate advocacy. He is admitted to the Connecticut Bar and Federal District Court of Connecticut.

Jennifer L. Zito

Jennifer L. Zito is a solo practitioner and founder of The Law Office of Jennifer L. Zito, LLC, established in 1994. She has over 35 years of experience, specializing in criminal defense, school/university Title IX, and Code of Conduct cases nationwide, and civil litigation on a limited basis. Attorney Zito is recognized as one of Connecticut’s 'Super Lawyers' and a 'Top Attorney' in Connecticut and New England since 2009. She holds an 'AV Preeminent' Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has received numerous awards, including The Thomas J. Ullmann Champion of Liberty Award (2022) and the National Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award (2012). She served as President of The Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is an appointed Commissioner on Connecticut's Sentencing Commission, co-chairing its Mental Health Subcommittee.

Robert M. Axelrod

Robert M. Axelrod is a highly accomplished trial lawyer and Attorney Zito's semi-retired, former partner, now serving Of Counsel to the firm. He is a gifted and experienced criminal defense lawyer and civil litigator, formerly based in Meriden, Connecticut. He has successfully tried multiple murder cases and lender liability cases, securing multi-million dollar verdicts. Notable cases include _State of Connecticut v. Haiman Clein_, _The United States v. Heather Tallchief_, and _Ricci v. Key Bank of Maine_. He currently resides in Texas and practices law part-time, also known as an antique firearms dealer and licensed appraiser.