Lawrence R. Pellett
Board-Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist & Of Counsel
When it comes to workers' compensation, I don’t just know the law—I helped shape it. My clients deserve nothing less than expert strategy and precision.
About Lawrence R. Pellett
Lawrence R. Pellett has served as Of Counsel at The Nicholas Law Firm in Torrington, Connecticut, since 2019, bringing over 40 years of legal experience to clients across the state. As a board-certified workers' compensation specialist since 2001 by the Connecticut Bar Association and a board-certified civil trial advocate since 1995 by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Larry has dedicated his career to advocating for injured workers, handling complex workers' compensation claims, personal injury cases, civil litigation, and insurance law matters.
From 1985 to 2004, Larry practiced general civil litigation and workers’ compensation at Feeley, Nichols, Chase, McDermott & Pellett, P.C. Between 2004 and 2018, he was a partner at McGann, Bartlett & Brown, LLC, where his practice focused on workers’ compensation and related civil litigation and appeals. His approach is characterized by thorough preparation, strategic litigation skills, and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients with precision and empathy.
For more information on workers' compensation specialists in Connecticut, visit the Connecticut Bar Association.
Education
- Lehigh University - B.S. in Business and Economics, 1979
- Pepperdine University School of Law - J.D., 1983
Achievements & Professional Associations
- Board Certified as a Workers' Compensation Specialist by the Connecticut Bar Association since 2001
- Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1995
- Admitted to Connecticut Bar, 1984
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
- Over 40 years of experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, civil litigation, and insurance law
- Former Partner at Feeley, Nichols, Chase, McDermott & Pellett, P.C. (1985–2004)
- Former Partner at McGann, Bartlett & Brown, LLC (2004–2018)
- Member, Connecticut Bar Association
- Recognized for expertise in litigation and appeals
Representative Reported Workers' Compensation Cases
- Anderton v. Waste Away, LLC, 4435 CRB-4-01-9
- Bellman v. Christy’s Market, 4387 CRB-6-01-5
- McCurrey v. Nutmeg Express, 4342 CRB-5-01-1
- Davis v. The Forman School, 54 Conn. App. 841
- Granata v. Waldbaum’s, 03742 CRB-03-97-12
- Sharp v. Shoreline Care Limited Partnership, 45 Conn. App. 917
- Orzechowski v. Echlin, Inc., 2086 CRB-3-94-4
- Wheeler v. Brake Systems, Inc., 2015 CRB-4-94-4
- Amwax Corp. v. J. Eric Chadwick, et al., 28 Conn. App. 739
- Paternastro v. Edward Coon Company, 217 Conn. 58
- Vincent v. Litchfield Farms, 21 Conn. App. 524
