Charles K. Norris

Charles K. Norris is an attorney at Chinigo, Leone & Maruzo LLP in Norwich, Connecticut. He represents clients in workers’ compensation and personal injury matters and also handles estate planning, probate, commercial law, real estate, and litigation. Norris assists people injured in car and motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and workplace accidents. His broad civil practice helps clients address claims, disputes, property matters, and planning needs through practical legal guidance.

Norris earned a B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 1989 and a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1993. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem-solving that supports his litigation and advisory work. His background also includes service as a Norwich police officer and in the US Army Reserve, experiences that contribute to his understanding of public institutions, community concerns, and the importance of responsible service.

With decades of trial experience, Norris has represented clients before judges and juries in Connecticut Superior Courts throughout eastern Connecticut. He has also litigated matters in the US District Court for the District of Connecticut and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut state, federal, and probate courts, as well as before the US Supreme Court. This experience supports his work in injury claims, workers’ compensation disputes, and other civil cases.

Charles K. Norris is a board-certified workers’ compensation specialist through the Connecticut Bar Association and holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has served as president of the New London County Bar Association and as a court-appointed trial referee, fact finder, and arbitrator. Norris also serves as judge of the Norwich Probate Court. His legal practice and public service reflect a long-standing commitment to careful advocacy and the needs of individuals and families in eastern Connecticut.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Chinigo, Leone & Maruzo LLP
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Past President, New London County Bar Association
• Member, Norwich Ethics Commission
• Member, Norwich Charter Revision Commission
• Member, Norwich Board of Education
• Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Lawyer Pilot Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Norwich Probate Judge

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Connecticut
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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