Atty. Daniel Petroskey
Daniel Petroskey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Daniel, who practices law in Waterbury, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025.
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Daniel Petroskey is a personal injury attorney based in Waterbury, Connecticut, practicing at DeFronzo & Petroskey PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association (2004) and New York, New York State Bar Association (2006). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 2003) and Colby College (B.A. in History, 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Daniel Petroskey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Daniel, who practices law in Waterbury, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 Waterbury 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 venue, 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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