Anthony W. Pignatiello

Anthony W. Pignatiello is an attorney with Leighton, Katz & Drapeau whose current practice is devoted to personal injury law. Pignatiello represents people injured in work-related and non-work-related incidents and brings earlier civil litigation and criminal defense experience to that work. His practice focuses on helping injured clients pursue claims, develop evidence, and navigate the legal process following serious accidents or other harmful events.

Pignatiello completed his undergraduate education at the University of Connecticut and earned a J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover. His legal training provided the foundation for a practice that has included civil litigation, criminal defense, and plaintiff personal injury work. That background supports his ability to evaluate evidence, prepare claims, negotiate contested issues, and present client positions in court when necessary.

Pignatiello concentrates on representing injured people and has pursued additional trial-skills training through programs associated with the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut state courts, the US District Court for the District of Connecticut, and the US Supreme Court. His litigation background supports representation in injury matters requiring investigation, legal analysis, negotiation, and trial preparation.

Anthony W. Pignatiello brings a plaintiff-focused approach to personal injury matters involving workplace and non-workplace injuries. Pignatiello’s earlier experience in other areas of litigation gives him perspective on disputed facts, evidence, and courtroom strategy. He works to prepare claims carefully, explain legal options, and advocate for injured clients through negotiations and contested proceedings while keeping the practical impact of an injury central to the representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Leighton, Katz & Drapeau, LLC
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 100
• Member, American Plaintiff’s International Trucking Lawyer’s Association (APITLA)
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyer’s Association
• Member, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
• Member, Greater New Britain bar Association
• Member, Manchester Bar Association
• Member, Association of Entrepreneurial Attorney’s
• Member, Native American Law Student’s Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Connecticut
  Bachelor’s Degree

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