Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC - New London
105 Huntington St, New London, CT 06320
Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC is a Connecticut employment law firm with offices in Hartford and New London. The firm represents employees, executives, and whistleblowers rather than corporations or employers. More than 25 years of focused experience supports clients facing workplace violations under state, federal, and local laws. The attorneys combine detailed legal knowledge with the resources needed to challenge powerful organizations and protect individual rights.
Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC handles discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage disputes, and whistleblower claims. The firm addresses First Amendment issues, government employee disputes, class actions, tenure denials, compensation, benefits, and severance negotiations. Representation may involve unpaid wages, overtime, bonuses, pensions, commissions, stock options, employment contracts, or unlawful treatment based on protected characteristics. Each matter receives focused analysis based on the employee’s position and concerns.
Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC represents clients during negotiations, administrative proceedings, trials, and appeals. The attorneys investigate workplace conduct, review employment records, assess available claims, and explain practical options. The firm seeks compensation, reinstatement, improved severance terms, or other appropriate remedies. Experience before Connecticut state and federal courts helps the attorneys manage complex evidence, procedural requirements, and employer defenses throughout every stage of a dispute.
Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC has achieved several multimillion-dollar verdicts and numerous favorable settlements for employees. The firm has handled precedent-setting cases before the Connecticut Supreme Court, including matters that strengthened protections involving discrimination and employee speech on public concerns. The legal team includes partners William G. Madsen, Jacques J. Parenteau, Todd Steigman, and Claire Howard, along with attorney Jennifer Messina. The firm’s exclusive employment law focus supports informed advocacy for Connecticut workers seeking greater accountability, fair treatment, and workplace justice.