Atty. John A. Farnsworth
John is a special counsel in the litigation and arbitration team at Withers Bergman LLP. He is a trial lawyer in the firm’s commercial litigation team.
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John A. Farnsworth is a business and litigation attorney based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Withers. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1998), Massachusetts (1998), and New York (2006). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1997) and Brandeis University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John is a special counsel in the litigation and arbitration team at Withers Bergman LLP. He is a trial lawyer in the firm’s commercial litigation team
- He practices in the areas of complex trust and probate litigation in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels
- Outside of the courtroom, John advises directors, officers, shareholders, investors, trustees and beneficiaries on corporate governance and fiduciary issues and conduct in an effort to minimize litigation risk
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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