Atty. Jerome William Paun
Jerome Paun has been practicing law since 1980, beginning his career as a labor lawyer representing unions and their members in employment matters. In the late 1990s, he expanded his practice to include criminal defense at the request of union members, eventually focusing solely on defending clients against Connecticut criminal charges, DUI and motor vehicle offenses, and juvenile delinquency cases.
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Jerome William Paun is a Member based in Willimantic, Connecticut, practicing at The Law Office of Jerome Paun. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1980), and Connecticut (1986). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D. Labor, 1979) and State University of New York College at Brockport (B.S. State, 1972). Active member of Connecticut and American Bar Associations National Employment Lawyers Association National Lawyers Guild. Serands clients in Willimantic, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jerome Paun has been practicing law since 1980, beginning his career as a labor lawyer representing unions and their members in employment matters
- In the late 1990s, he expanded his practice to include criminal defense at the request of union members, eventually focusing solely on defending clients against Connecticut criminal charges, DUI and motor vehicle offenses, and juvenile delinquency cases
- As a solo practitioner, he takes pride in personally representing each of his clients with dedication and care
- Jerome has been recognized among the top 100 Connecticut criminal defense attorneys by the American Society of Legal Advocates and The National Trial Lawyers since 2014
- He has earned a "Superb" 10.0 rating on Avvo.com and received their "Clients' Choice" awards annually since 2013
- Jerome believes in the importance of defending constitutional rights to protect individual freedoms and prevent government overreach
- Drawing on decades of experience, he employs effective negotiation strategies and, when necessary, vigorously defends his clients in court
- His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in political science from the State University College at Brockport and a Juris Doctor from SUNY Buffalo Law School, where he honed his litigation skills on the Moot Court Board
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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 Willimantic 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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