Atty. Brittany S. Cates

Atty. Brittany S. Cates

Brittany S. Cates regularly represents physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers and institutions in litigation matters, including medical malpractice, premises liability, and products liability.

New Haven New Haven 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Brittany S. Cates at a glance

Brittany S. Cates is a Partner based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Faxon Law Group. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2005), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (2006), Massachusetts (2007), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2011). Educated at Southern New England School of Law (J.D., 2005) and The George Washington University (B.A., 2002). Active member of New Haven County Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association (Executive Committee, LGBT Section) Connecticut Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brittany S. Cates regularly represents physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers and institutions in litigation matters, including medical malpractice, premises liability, and products liability
  • She was named a “Rising Star” lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine
  • While in law school, Brittany interned at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia located in The Hague, Netherlands
  • She was part of the trial team responsible for prosecuting individuals who committed grave violations of human rights during the Balkan wars in the 1990s

Practice Areas Explained

Brittany S. Cates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brittany S. Cates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brittany S. Cates

Where is Brittany S. Cates's law office located?
Brittany S. Cates's law practice is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm is Faxon Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brittany S. Cates handle?
Brittany S. Cates focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Brittany S. Cates practiced law?
Brittany S. Cates has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Brittany S. Cates go to law school?
Brittany S. Cates earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Brittany S. Cates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern New England School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
The George Washington University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2006
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2011

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