Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving New Haven, CT · 28+ Years Experience
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About Erek M. Sharp at a Glance
Erek M. Sharp is a Partner based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Murtha Cullina LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Maine (1998), Massachusetts (1999), New York (2003), and Connecticut (2012). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Maine (B.A., 1995). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Erek M. Sharp
- Mr. Erek M. Sharp is a lawyer practicing employee benefits and executive compensation, pension plans, employee benefits and 5 other areas of law
- Erek received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Erek practices at Murtha Cullina LLP in New Haven, CT
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Erek M. Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erek M. Sharp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Haven.
Employment Law in New Haven
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Employment Contracts in New Haven
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Haven
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 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.
New Haven Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Haven-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Haven Choose Erek M. Sharp
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Erek M. Sharp's practice in the field of employment and employment contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Erek M. Sharp brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maine, Massachusetts, and New York, Erek M. Sharp can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and employment contracts, Erek M. Sharp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Haven
A New Haven-based practice means Erek M. Sharp attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Erek M. Sharp Handles in New Haven
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