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Frederick J. Trotta, Sr.
Partner
New Haven Office
265 Church Street
Suite 802
New Haven, CT 06510
P 203.672.5427
F 203.672.5480

"I bring pragmatism and a collaborative mindset to my practice; I'm intent on fully understanding my client's case and offering the best path forward."

Frederick Trotta, Sr. practices in the areas of medical malpractice, transportation and personal injury. He handles matters for a wide range of clients, including healthcare providers, insurance carriers, product manufacturers, and national emergency medical transportation services, student transportation and trucking companies. His extensive experience and common sense approach enable him to resolve disputed matters for clients pursuing or defending a wide variety of claims.

Fred provides clear insight and handles complex matters responsibly and efficiently with the goal of developing a collaborative partnership with his clients. Working closely together, Fred guides them through legal challenges with the understanding that litigation is costly and practicality is essential. He approaches matters fully attentive to nuances and, when appropriate, will seek the wisdom of other skilled attorneys with applicable experience. Matters which are to be defended, are defended completely; claims chosen to be resolved are closed with attention to the best possible terms and in the shortest possible time.

Fred’s appreciation for diverse perspectives and experiences extends beyond his work to his community as well. He is involved in many civic activities including the Guilford Police and Fire Commissions, the Connecticut State Police Commissioners Association and, previously, the Guilford Charter Review Commission as Chairman. Fred is a member of the Amity Club of New Haven. The group provides educational scholarships and supports worthy service projects across the greater New Haven area. He is also a member of the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He supports the work of many non-profit organizations that foster stronger communities and benefit the health, safety and well-being of youth.

Fred is a member of the American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA). His accomplishments have been recognized by numerous organizations. He has been awarded with the Distinguished Service Award from Western New England College. Fred is also a member of Who’s Who in Practicing Attorney’s and is peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been selected by Super Lawyers® in the areas of General Litigation – Personal Injury, and Transportation/Maritime since 2007. He is recognized in the 2024 and 2025 publications of The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Fred has also been recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association for the past 6 years.

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Kathryn J. Coassin
Partner
Kathryn J. Coassin
203.672.5425
coassin@halloransage.com
Joan M. Tsang
Associate
Joan M. Tsang
203.672.5487
tsang@halloransage.com
Neringa Pangonyte
Legal Assistant
Neringa Pangonyte

pangonyte@halloransage.com
Rhonda Rooney
Medical Paralegal
Rhonda Rooney
203.672.5482
rooney@halloransage.com
Rosangela Vallejo
Litigation Specialist
Rosangela Vallejo
203.672.5484
vallejo@halloransage.com

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Medical Malpractice
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Education

Western New England College
1983, BA, Political Science
University of Bridgeport School of Law
1986, JD

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Connecticut, 1987
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