Carl M. Porto

Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell, P.C.

Hamden, CT

57+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Carl

Carl M. Porto earned his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1967 and returned to the New Haven area to practice with the firm, focusing mainly on civil and criminal litigation. He was the firm’s managing partner for over 50 years. He now focuses his practice in healthcare, business transactions, zoning and land use, and limited litigation and personal injury law. He has been recognized by the New Haven County Bar Association as one of the Legends of the Bar (2021).

Licensed States

Education

B.A.

Boston University

J.D.

University of Connecticut

Awards & Recognition

Legends of the Bar

2021

Hamden Chamber of Commerce Notable Citizen Award

2004

Professional Associations

Board of Directors, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.Grace Hopper College, Yale UniversityQuinnipiack Club of New HavenHamden Hall Country Day SchoolHamden Chamber of CommerceBank of New HavenCitizens Bank of Connecticut and Rhode IslandStart BankNew Haven Symphony OrchestraShubert Performing Arts CenterNew Haven Country ClubThe First Tee of ConnecticutSt. Raphael’s Hospital FoundationUniversity of Connecticut Health CenterConnecticut Bar Association Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of LawConnecticut Judicial Review CouncilFederal Master’s Program, Connecticut U.S. District CourtConnecticut Bar Association House of DelegatesAmerican Arbitration AssociationNew Haven County Bar AssociationConnecticut Bar Association Committee on Automobile ReparationConnecticut Bar Association Committee on ProfessionalismConnecticut Bar Association In-House Counsel Study CommitteeConnecticut Bar Association Multidisciplinary Study CommitteeJames W. Cooper Fellow, Connecticut Bar FoundationConnecticut Bar Association Task force on UPL in Connecticut Administrative AgenciesConnecticut Bar Association Multijurisdictional Practice Task Force