In practice since 1984, Pat Tomasiewicz has a passion for the law and cares deeply about the people he represents. An experienced litigator, Pat Tomasiewicz is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in civil trial work, an elite designation held by less than 4% of practicing attorneys. His work has earned him the prestigious designation of Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer, a peer-based honor, since 2007.
Practicing in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, hospital liability, wrongful death, criminal law, family law, workers’ compensation and appeals, Pat Tomasiewicz has tried many cases to successful outcomes, generated numerous equitable settlements, and advocated on behalf of the disabled, the accused and the gravely injured. He has tried cases in felony murder, police brutality, sexual abuse, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Whether it be skillfully working out a settlement or taking the case to trial, Pat Tomasiewicz has the experience, education and passion to get the job done.
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In 1985, Attorney Karpe began practicing law in Colorado representing clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. He returned to Connecticut to begin practicing law in his home state. Upon admission to the Connecticut bar, Attorney Karpe practiced with a couple of small Connecticut law firms before embarking on a solo practice which he centered on personal injury, workers’ compensation, real estate and criminal defense. At that time, he held several special public defender contracts in which he successfully defended clients charged with serious felonies such as assault, kidnapping, rioting in a correctional facility and sexual abuse. Attorney Karpe also has insurance defense experience with a Fortune 100 company overseeing the litigation of very large cases with exposures in excess of $500,000 and up through policy limits.
Attorney Karpe has multi-jurisdictional and multi-faceted experience for effectively representing clients in personal injury, workers’ compensation, professional liability, family law and criminal law cases.
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Dean Hanafin joins our firm from the Office of the State’s Attorney where he prosecuted criminal matters ranging from infractions and misdemeanors to serious felony cases. His experience includes larceny, and financial crimes, assault, drug offenses, and serious motor vehicle cases. Attorney Hanafin brings to our firm the courtroom and trial skills that he developed as a prosecutor. He now applies these skills in effectively representing our clients in the areas of worker’s compensation, personal injury and criminal defense.
Attorney Hanafin received his law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law where he received recognition for his achievements in trial advocacy, civil remedies, white collar crime, and criminal litigation. During law school, Attorney Hanafin worked in the School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic where he represented clients in Providence Superior and District Courts.
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Mary started at Fazzano & Tomasiewicz, LLC, in 1984. She has been the firm’s office manager since December, 2007. She is committed to managing the day-to-day operations of the practice, as well as providing training, mentoring and leadership to the paralegal staff. Mary ensures that all functions of the office promote client well-being and satisfaction.
Mary has also been Attorney Tomasiewicz’ lead litigation paralegal since 1997, concentrating on the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury. In concert with her case management duties, Mary has also actively participated in several jury trials with Attorney Tomasiewicz.
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PATRICIA A. BEGLEY – A special acknowledgement to Pat Begley, Sr. Legal Assistant, who retired in 2014 from Fazzano & Tomasiewicz, LLC, after 32 years of dedicated service in the fight to obtain fair and equitable settlements on behalf of our clients. Her knowledge, her spirit and her unparalleled efforts will be greatly missed.
MONIQUE THIBODEAU – Paralegal
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SUSAN EMOND – Legal Assistant
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DAWNE GAGNON – Legal Assistant
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DONNA MCLEAN – Paralegal
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ANGELA MOLNAR – Paralegal
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