Associate
Associate Attorney Carolyn Lenoci supports the firm’s litigation team by preparing detailed memoranda, case law summaries, and legal briefs to inform strategy and support client advocacy. In housing law, Carolyn focuses on filing and defending against summary process actions. In criminal law, she assists in researching statutes and procedural guidelines and preparing arguments for a favorable disposition without trial.
Carolyn was born in Easton, Connecticut. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Haven, where she received her B.A. in criminal justice. She then received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where she served as publication editor of the Quinnipiac Health Law Journal.
While at Quinnipiac, Carolyn honed her defense skills in the Civil Justice Clinic, as a legal intern under the now United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut, Sarah Russell. While at the Clinic, Carolyn represented individuals sent back to prison from home confinement based on allegations of minor infractions and without due process.
Carolyn gained additional public interest experience while serving as a Sappern Fellow at the New Haven County Courthouse, where she assisted pro se parties applying for temporary restraining orders. She thereafter gained a unique perspective as an extern for United States Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti.
PRACTICE AREAS
Business & Commercial Litigation
EDUCATION
University of New Haven, B.A.
Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., Summa Cum Laude
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Connecticut
ARTICLES & PRESENTATIONS
DUI Chemical Testing in Connecticut
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