Business Details
Trusted Legal Defense in Connecticut
At Solimene & Secondo, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation tailored to our clients' unique needs. Our firm specializes in civil litigation and insurance defense, with a focus on general liability, liquor liability, subrogation, and workers' compensation cases. We measure success not only by our results but by the ethical and professional manner in which we achieve them. Our attorneys maintain the highest standards of professionalism while providing cost-effective solutions in a competitive legal environment. Centrally located in Connecticut, we serve employers, insurance companies, and their insureds with a commitment to resolving cases efficiently and effectively.Our proven track record and ability to analyze evolving legal trends give clients confidence in our representation. We prioritize clear communication and long-term relationships, ensuring clients receive the legal services they expect. Our team's expertise spans multiple practice areas, including premises liability, professional liability, and complex workers' compensation claims. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, allowing us to secure favorable outcomes at any stage of litigation. Our attorneys have successfully argued cases in Connecticut's Appellate and Supreme Courts, demonstrating our depth of experience and dedication to client success.
Services
Civil Litigation
Insurance Defense
General Liability
Liquor Liability
Subrogation
Workers Compensation
Premises Liability
Professional Liability
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored legal strategies for insurance defense and civil litigation.
- Our attorneys have a proven track record in Connecticut courts.
- We prepare every case for trial to secure favorable resolutions.
- We provide cost-effective representation with creative fee arrangements.
- Our team handles complex cases across eight Connecticut workers' compensation districts.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice focuses on defending clients in complex legal disputes with a trial-ready approach. We handle cases from inception through resolution, prioritizing efficient outcomes while maintaining aggressive courtroom preparedness. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of Connecticut law and decades of combined trial experience.
Liquor Liability
We defend Connecticut businesses against liquor liability claims under the Dram Shop Act and related statutes. Our attorneys have secured favorable verdicts in high-stakes cases involving alleged reckless alcohol service and premises liability, with appellate court experience strengthening our defense strategies.
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation defense covers all eight Connecticut districts and appeals processes. We represent employers and insurers in complex claims, leveraging statutory knowledge to minimize liability while ensuring compliance with state regulations through strategic case management.
Subrogation
We specialize in subrogation matters combining workers' compensation and civil litigation expertise. Our team maximizes recovery potential for insurers through thorough case analysis and negotiation, resolving lien claims efficiently while protecting client interests in multi-party disputes.
Premises Liability
We defend property owners against premises liability claims by meticulously investigating incident details. Our approach focuses on factual analysis of alleged hazards, leveraging technical knowledge of safety standards to build defensible positions that have consistently delivered favorable jury outcomes.
People
Elycia Solimene
Partner
Partner with extensive trial experience in insurance defense and civil litigation. Focuses on strategic case management and appellate advocacy to protect client interests in complex legal matters across Connecticut.
Dominic Secondo
Partner
Co-founding partner specializing in workers' compensation defense and subrogation claims. Provides strategic leadership in high-stakes litigation while maintaining direct client engagement throughout case resolution processes.
Craig Abbott
Partner
Litigation partner with demonstrated success in premises liability and professional malpractice cases. Brings technical legal analysis to complex disputes while prioritizing cost-effective client solutions.
Cynthia Coccomo
Partner
Experienced trial attorney focusing on liquor liability and construction defect claims. Recognized for appellate court arguments that shape favorable legal precedents for Connecticut businesses.
Christopher Lisi
Partner
Insurance defense specialist handling professional liability and subrogation matters. Advises licensed professionals on risk management while securing dismissals in high-exposure licensing board proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law does Solimene & Secondo specialize in?
We focus on civil litigation and insurance defense, including liquor liability, workers' compensation, subrogation, premises liability, and professional liability cases throughout Connecticut.
How does your firm approach case preparation?
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, allowing strategic resolution opportunities while maintaining courtroom readiness to protect client interests at all stages.
Do you handle appeals in Connecticut courts?
Yes, our attorneys regularly represent clients before the Connecticut Appellate Court and Supreme Court, particularly in dram shop and workers' compensation matters.
Can we discuss alternative fee arrangements?
We welcome discussions about creative fee structures. Our goal is to provide cost-effective representation tailored to each client's specific needs and case complexity.
How do you handle multi-district workers' comp claims?
Our team manages claims across all eight Connecticut workers' compensation districts, providing consistent representation through initial hearings and appellate proceedings when necessary.
