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Employment Lawyers in East Haven, CT: 2026 rankings

128 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in East Haven: Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, PC, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 177 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 128.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 1,251 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 128 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

128 East Haven employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 128 rated law firms.

Top 10 employment lawyers in East Haven at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in East Haven at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, PC654.8★ (177)New Haven, 4 mi away—Top score
2Morgan & Morgan644.8★ (1,251)New Haven, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Romero Law Group PLLC634.6★ (125)Hauppauge, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Unite Law LLC634.9★ (76)City of Milford (balance), 10 mi away——
5The McMinn Employment Law Firm, LLC624.8★ (111)Bridgeport, 18 mi awayEvenings—
6New Haven Personal Injury Attorney At Law, Brandon J. Broderick615.0★ (183)New Haven, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Golden Law LLC614.9★ (154)Farmington, 30 mi away——
8Carter Mario Injury Lawyers614.8★ (452)City of Milford (balance), 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC615.0★ (349)Bridgeport, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Offices of Anthony J. Pantuso, III614.5★ (20)New Haven, 4 mi away——

All 128 employment lawyers in East Haven, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in East Haven

    Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    405 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06510
  2. Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews, the most in East Haven.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    157 Church St Ste 0601, New Haven, CT 06510
  3. Based in Hauppauge, 37 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    490 Wheeler Rd #277, Hauppauge, NY 11788
  4. Based in City of Milford (balance), 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Schooner Ln #1C, Milford, CT 06460
  5. 61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    240 Bradley St, New Haven, CT 06510
  6. Based in Farmington, 30 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032
  7. Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    59 Elm St Ste 207, New Haven, CT 06511
  8. Based in North Haven, 5 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 185 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12 Montowese Ave, North Haven, CT 06473
  9. Based in Branford, 3 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
  10. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2320 Main St Ste 2B, Bridgeport, CT 06606
  11. Based in West Hartford, 34 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    71 Raymond Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107
  12. Based in Shelton, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4 Research Dr Ste 402 Suite 402, Shelton, CT 06484
  13. Based in City of Milford (balance), 10 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    167 Cherry St #227, Milford, CT 06460
  14. Based in Bridgeport, 18 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 191 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3543 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606
  15. Based in East Patchogue, 36 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 Station Rd Ste 5, Bellport, NY 11713
  16. Based in City of Milford (balance), 11 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    472 Wheelers Farm Rd Ste 300, Milford, CT 06461
  17. Based in Wilton, 29 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    148 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897

Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 128 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

employment lawyers in East Haven, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Carter Mario Injury Lawyers574.8★ (238)27 mi
27Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.574.8★ (534)39 mi
28Pervez & Rehman, P.C.574.9★ (34)37 mi
29Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law574.9★ (283)37 mi
30Maya Murphy, P.C.564.7★ (188)27 mi
31Kurien Ouellette LLC565.0★ (20)35 mi
32Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC565.0★ (43)18 mi
33Balzano & Tropiano564.9★ (226)4 mi
34Madsen Prestley & Parenteau, LLC564.6★ (24)35 mi
35Law Offices Of Anthony J Pantuso III564.8★ (26)38 mi
36Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney At Law565.0★ (88)30 mi
37Holmes Law Offices563.5★ (22)21 mi
38Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC565.0★ (124)35 mi
39Richard L Pate Law Offices565.0★ (7)27 mi
40Gilbert, Blaszcyk & Milburn LLP564.3★ (41)35 mi
41Hartford Personal Injury Attorney At Law, Brandon J. Broderick564.9★ (142)35 mi
42Richard Pellegrino Attorney at Law555.0★ (50)27 mi
43Carter Mario Injury Lawyers554.9★ (131)38 mi
44Martocchio & Oliveira LLC555.0★ (392)22 mi
45Paes & Paes LLC555.0★ (3)24 mi
46Law Office of Ruben E. Acosta, LLC554.6★ (10)35 mi
47James S. Brewer Attorney at Law555.0★ (3)25 mi
48Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law545.0★ (82)39 mi
49Aeton Law Partners545.0★ (4)4 mi
50Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC543.9★ (20)35 mi

Also serving East Haven

20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked employment lawyers serving East Haven
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Action Law Group5.0★ (40)In East Haven
Affordable Legal Services LLC4.7★ (15)In East Haven
Amendola & Nesi1.0★ (1)In East Haven
Amendola Andrew M3.5★ (13)In East Haven
Attorney Nesi, Nicholas R4.2★ (9)In East Haven
Bob Jones5.0★ (1)30 mi
Cohen and Acampora5.0★ (1)In East Haven
El Abogado Judio - East Haven CT5.0★ (2)In East Haven
King's End PLLC5.0★ (2)26 mi
Klimpl Benefits Law5.0★ (2)34 mi
Laudano David J5.0★ (1)15 mi
Law Offices of Patricia A. Cofrancesco3.3★ (22)In East Haven
Law Offices of Zullo, Zullo, and Jacks, LLC4.5★ (28)In East Haven
Livingston Adler Pulda Meiklejohn & Kelly4.5★ (2)35 mi
New Haven Injury Attorney Lance Coughlin5.0★ (73)In East Haven
Robert J Romano, Sports Attorney1.0★ (2)3 mi
Romero Law Group PLLC5.0★ (1)26 mi
Simmons Jannace DeLuca, LLP4.5★ (2)37 mi
Weiss & Weiss LLC5.0★ (2)23 mi
Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello P.C.4.0★ (1)4 mi

How we ranked East Haven employment lawyers

We scored 128 East Haven employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn East Haven data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in East Haven: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in East Haven?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in East Haven, CT is Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, PC with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 177 Google reviews. Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Romero Law Group PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 128 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in East Haven?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 128 employment lawyers serving East Haven, CT. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in East Haven are open 24/7?

30 ranked employment lawyers in East Haven post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan & Morgan (#2), Romero Law Group PLLC (#3) and New Haven Personal Injury Attorney At Law, Brandon J. Broderick (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in East Haven work on weekends?

35 of 128 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morgan & Morgan (#2), Romero Law Group PLLC (#3) and New Haven Personal Injury Attorney At Law, Brandon J. Broderick (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do East Haven employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 128 rated employment lawyers in East Haven is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 1,251 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside East Haven count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the East Haven city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in East Haven, CT charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in East Haven, CT ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in East Haven?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for East Haven

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 128 employment lawyers serving East Haven.