Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Connecticut
Moriarty Paetzold & Sherwood Attorneys At Law is an established Connecticut law firm that leverages decades of combined legal experience to deliver strategic solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Our attorneys specialize in criminal defense, personal injury claims, and commercial real estate transactions, combining deep expertise with a client-first approach. With a history of success in state and federal courts, we provide tailored legal advice and zealous advocacy to address complex legal challenges.Our team includes seasoned professionals recognized for their litigation skills, forensic science knowledge, and contributions to real estate and environmental law. We prioritize personalized representation, ensuring clients receive guidance and support throughout every stage of their legal matters.
Services
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate
Federal Criminal Defense
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal advice tailored to individual client needs.
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in state and federal courts.
- We specialize in complex criminal defense, including digital evidence expertise.
- We provide strategic real estate transaction and litigation services for businesses.
- Our client-first approach ensures dedicated support throughout every legal process.
What people say
Personalized legal advice
Successful outcomes
Experienced attorneys
Dedicated support
Zealous advocacy
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice focuses on state and federal cases, including digital evidence challenges and complex litigation. With decades of trial experience, we protect clients' rights through strategic defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances. Our team's forensic science expertise enhances our ability to challenge evidence and achieve favorable outcomes.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and medical malpractice. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and litigate cases to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We prioritize client communication throughout the claims process.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles commercial transactions, leasing agreements, and land use disputes. We represent developers, business owners, and individuals in negotiating contracts, resolving title issues, and litigating property disputes. Our experience includes complex commercial leases with national retail chains.
People
Thomas P. Moriarty
Partner
With over 30 years of experience, Thomas Moriarty specializes in personal injury and commercial real estate law. He has successfully represented clients in tort cases and contract disputes, serving as a court-appointed trustee and trial referee.
William H. Paetzold
Partner
A seasoned criminal defense attorney, William Paetzold has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts. He founded the Digital Evidence Innocence Initiative and combines forensic science expertise with legal strategy to defend clients against criminal charges.
David F. Sherwood
Partner
David Sherwood focuses on real property, land use, and environmental law. With academic credentials including a PhD from Yale, he represents clients in real estate transactions and litigation before municipal commissions and state courts.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, personal injury claims, and real estate law, including commercial transactions and land use disputes.
Do you handle cases outside Connecticut?
While based in Connecticut, our attorneys have represented clients in federal courts and multi-state cases involving criminal defense and commercial litigation.
How do you approach client communication?
We prioritize direct communication, keeping clients informed throughout their case with regular updates and accessible legal counsel.
What experience do you have with real estate transactions?
Our firm has negotiated commercial leases for major national retailers and represented developers in complex property transactions across Connecticut.
Can you handle complex criminal defense cases?
Yes, our attorneys have extensive trial experience, including digital evidence defense and appeals in state and federal courts.
