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Brian J. Woolf, Esq.

Managing Attorney

Phone: 860-290-8690

Fax: 860-290-8697

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Attorney Brian J. Woolf, Esq. has more than 45 years of legal experience, and during his storied career, he has represented numerous defendants in criminal cases and helped many people recover compensation for serious and catastrophic injuries. He provides legal assistance to criminal defendants in the following areas and more:

Brian Woolf was born in Johennesburg, South Africa, and he graduated from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, in 1972. He earned a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1974, and he graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1977. During his career, he has earned numerous awards and accolades, including being named one of the Top Attorney in North America and receiving recognition for Outstanding Service to the Criminal Defense Bar by the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Connecticut Bar Association, and other organizations.

Bar Admissions:

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2010
  • U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2006
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2004
  • Massachusetts, 2000
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1995
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1995
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, 1978
  • Florida, 1978
  • Connecticut, 1977
  • Member, Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel
  • Appointed by the Board of Federal Judges District of Connecticut (2012-Present)

Education:

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut, 1977 J.D., with Honors
  • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1974 Masters Degree
  • Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, Bachelor of Arts

Published Works:

  • The Connecticut Business Opportunity Investment Act : An Overview of its Regulatory Requirements, Connecticut Bar Journal, 1980
  • State Judges and Prosecutors Need Help, The Hartford Courant - Other Opinion, 1996
  • Where Is Our Criminal Justice Headed, The Hartford Courant - Other Opinion, 1999
  • Lieberman Entitled to Hedge His Bets, The Hartford Courant - Other Opinion, 2000
  • Keep Divorce Cases Sealed, The Hartford Courant - Other Opinion, 2003
  • Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, The New Technology on Expert Testimony, An Evolving Science and It's Utilization by Creative Counsel - Thomson Reuters/Aspatore (2010)

Honors and Awards:

  • President's Circle, Top Attorney
  • Elite Lawyer, 2018 - Present
  • Super Lawyers, 2018 - 2024
  • Avvo, Top Attorney
  • Top Contributor Award, 2018-2020
  • Top Attorneys in North America, 2017 - 2018
  • Marquis Who's Who Award
  • Young Leadership Community Service Award, Greater Hartford Jewish Federation, 1979

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Connecticut Bar Association Member, Executive Committee on Criminal Justice
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
  • Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Member
  • Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association's Liaison Committee with the Connecticut Department of Correction Chairman
  • Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, Connecticut Chapter, 1980-1990 Member
  • West Hartford Democratic Town Council Election Campaign Chairman, 1981
  • Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, 1981 - 1985 Ex-Officio Board Member
  • Conference of State Bank Supervisors, 1982 - 1985 Regional Chairman
  • U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman Election Campaign Committee National Finance Co-Chairman, 1990
  • Julia Tasjian, Secretary of the State of Connecticut Campaign Committee Chairman, 1994

Past Employment Positions:

  • The Richard Roberts Group, Inc., Avon Connecticut, Executive Vice President and Principal, 1985
  • Connecticut Department of Banking and Securities, Commissioner. Appointed by Governor William A. O'Neil, 1980 - 1985
We are available by appointment during evening and weekend hours, if necessary. Call 860-290-8690.
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