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Alan Scott Pickel founded The Pickel Law Firm, LLC in 2003, and he serves clients throughout the state of Connecticut as well as in New York. Practicing law since 1990, Alan has devoted his legal career to helping people with challenging personal injury and family law cases. He is not afraid to take on big corporations and insurance companies and will always protect your rights.
His sheer determination and vast experience in litigating cases have allowed him to win six- and seven-figure settlements in personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases. He will also work with your insurance company.
Due to his extensive experience in family law, as well as his professionalism in the courtroom, Alan is regularly chosen to be a Special Master by judges in the Middletown Regional Custody Docket in the Stamford/Norwalk jurisdiction, as well as in Fairfield and Bridgeport. In this role, Alan is able to guide couples toward a resolution in high-conflict family law cases involving child custody, child support, alimony and asset allocation. He is determined to reach a successful outcome whether he is acting as Special Master or as your attorney. He will always put your family first and help you through this difficult time.
The Connecticut courts have also regularly appointed Alan as an Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator, or Fact Finder. Alan can rule on disputes for the courts as well as issue legally binding orders in these positions.
Attorney Pickel can be reached at [email protected]
Areas Of Practice
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Divorce
Family Law
Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Workers Compensation
Bar Admissions
Connecticut, 1990
New York, 1991
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1991
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1991
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1991
Education
Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
• J.D. - 1990
• Honors: cum laude
• Honors: Andrews Scholar
Syracuse University
B.S. - 1987
Representative Cases
McGinty v. McGinty, 66 Conn.App. 35, 783 A.2d 1170, 2001, 2001819059
Tevolini v. Tevolini, 66 Conn.App. 16, 783 A2d 1157, 2001, 2001819055
Professional Associations and Memberships
Stamford Bar Association, Member
Fairfield County Bar Association
Westchester County Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
Connecticut Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
New York State Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Member
American Association for Justice, Member
Justinian Society, Member
State of Connecticut Superior Court, Special Master, 1997 to Present
State of Connecticut, Attorney Trial Referee, 2000 to Present
State of Connecticut, Fact Finder/Arbitrator, 2000 to Present
Languages
Spanish
English
Attorney Steven A. Landis is a member of the State Bars of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. He joined the firm in 2017 and has been heavily involved in the firm's personal injury and family law practice. He devotes his time to ensuring that the individual needs of all of his clients are met and passionately representing their interests.
Since joining The Pickel Law Firm, LLC in July of 2017, Steven has resolved multiple seven and six-figure personal injury cases, including motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, bicycle accidents and premise liability matters. He works tirelessly to keep all of his clients informed of what is happening in each case and works diligently to achieve the best possible outcome.
Aside from motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall cases, Steven has represented and tried actions throughout Connecticut involving bad faith by insurance companies, contract disputes and family court cases.
In addition to his practice, Steven serves as a member of the Fairfield County Bar Foundation and is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Steven received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Quinnipiac University in 2011. He earned his Juris Doctor - magna cum laude - with a concentration in Civil Advocacy and Dispute Resolution from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2014. While at Quinnipiac Law, he served as the President of the Mock Trial Honor Society Competition, 2013 Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition Championship Team, 2014 National Criminal Justice Trial Competition Semifinalist Team and the Society of Dispute Resolution.
Attorney Landis can be reached at [email protected]
Areas Of Practice
Personal Injury Litigation
Family Law
Real Estate Litigation
Contract Litigation
Fraud Litigation
Corporation Litigation
Professional Awards
2020: Connecticut Rising Stars, Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2021: Connecticut Rising Stars, Personal Injury, Super Lawyers
2022: Connecticut Rising Stars, Personal Injury Super Lawyers
2023: Connecticut Rising Stars, Personal Injury Super Lawyers.
*Super Lawyers in a commercial publication, for information on how recipients are selected click here.
Bar Admissions
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Education
Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut
• J.D. - 2014
• Honors: magna cum laude
• Honors: President of the Mock Trial Honor Society
• Honors: Member of the Northeast Regional Championship Team for the 2013 National Trial Competition
• Honors: 2013 Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition Championship Team
• Honors: 2014 National Criminal Justice Trial Competition Semifinalist Team
• Honors: Member, Society for Dispute Resolution
• Major: Civil Advocacy and Dispute Resolution
Quinnipiac University
• B.A. - 2011
• Major: History
Past Employment Positions
Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, P.C.
JAMES P. MOONEY, ESQ.
Attorney
Attorney Mooney has been a practicing attorney for over 40 years, and now is proud to serve of counsel to the Pickel Law Firm, LLC. He has handled a variety of matters including representation of both corporate clients and individuals in personal injury cases. He has litigated hundreds of civil matters including car and truck accidents, product liability, wrongful employment termination, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunity, dental malpractice, and wrongful death claims.
Attorney Mooney has extensive successful trial experience with more than one hundred jury and court trials.
In the past, Mr. Mooney spent several years serving as a panel counsel for a special investigation unit of a major insurance company and now brings that experience to better serve individual clients in his capacity with the Pickel Law Firm.
He is licensed as an attorney in the State of Connecticut and was also approved to practice before the United States District Court for Connecticut, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit as well as the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He has served as an attorney trial referee at both the Milford and New Haven Superior Courts.
After graduating magna cum laude from Boston University he attended the Western New England University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor.
Attorney Mooney can be reached at [email protected]
Ashley T. Rivera
Attorney
Attorney Ashley T. Rivera is a dedicated attorney licensed to practice in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. With a solid foundation in personal injury, civil litigation, and workers compensation, she brings a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of the legal landscape to her practice. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University, followed by a Juris Doctorate from Western New England University School of Law. Additionally, she holds a certification in divorce mediation, further enhancing her ability to provide comprehensive legal services.
In addition to hands-on legal experience, she has made a scholarly contribution to the field with a published article on environmental law and climate change. Passionate about both her professional and personal pursuits, she is committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and fostering positive client relationships.
Attorney Rivera can be reached at [email protected]
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- Workers Compensation
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation
Bar Admissions:
- Connecticut, 2023
- Massachusetts, 2023
Education:
- Nova Southeastern University, B.S., 2017
- Major in Criminal Justice
- Minor in Political Science
- Western New England University, J.D., 2023
- Public Interest Concentration
Professional Admissions:
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- American Bar Association
CONNECTICUT PERSONAL INJURY AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS.
