Atty. Samuel M. Michael Nassetta
Samuel Nassetta is an attorney at the firm, concentrating in state and federal criminal defense and civil litigation. Attorney Nassetta has handled hundreds of cases in Connecticut in which his clients have been charged with serious felonies.
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Samuel M. Michael Nassetta is an Associate based in New London, Connecticut, practicing at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2020). Educated at Quinnipiac University (J.D., 2020) and UConn (B.A., 2017). Serands clients in New London, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Samuel Nassetta is an attorney at the firm, concentrating in state and federal criminal defense and civil litigation
- Attorney Nassetta has handled hundreds of cases in Connecticut in which his clients have been charged with serious felonies
- In addition, he has experience representing those charged with federal crimes.Attorney Nassetta received his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Connecticut and his J.D from Quinnipiac University School of Law
- Prior to transferring to UConn to complete his undergraduate degree, Nassetta attended Assumption College where he played varsity hockey
- During law school, Nassetta served as a Legal Aid Intern for the Columbus House Shelter in New Haven, CT, where he worked with clients on custody cases and misdemeanor charges
- He also interned with the Division of Public Defender Services in New London, Stamford and New Britain, Connecticut
- He currently lives in New London and enjoys snowboarding, running, and traveling in his free time.In a recent jury trial in Norwich Superior Court, Attorney Sam Nassetta’s client was charged with Operating Under the Influence
- Attorney Nassetta argued that the defendant in this case had an undiagnosed anxiety disorder
- The jury came back with a not guilty verdict within 45 minutes.In a significant legal victory, Attorney Samuel M. Nassetta successfully defended his client against serious charges, including Strangulation in the 2nd degree, Risk of Injury to a Child, and Assault in the 3rd degree
- During the weeklong trial, both the Norwich State Office and Nassetta relied heavily on expert testimony
- The state called an expert in strangulation and Nassetta presented expert testimony in both strangulation and forensic pathology
- After just 42 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a not guilty verdict on all counts, exonerating Nassetta’s client and underscoring the importance of thorough defense in the face of serious accusations.In March of 2025, a jury aquitted a Navy Command Master Chief represented by Attorneys Sam Nassetta and Bryan Fiengo. “Everything was riding on this verdict,” Nassetta said. “Our client would not have remained employed
- There’s no doubt he would have gone to prison.”Also in 2025, Attorney Nassetta secured a not-guilty verdict for a Ledyard chiropractor accused of a felony cruelty allegation
- Attorney Nassetta said that this accusation unfairly tarnished his client’s reputation for years
- Calling the trial “a relationship dispute turned criminal,” Nassetta said the matter should have been resolved in family court rather than through felony prosecution
- A New London Superior Court jury acquitted the chiropractor.Attorney Nassetta has been recognized by Super Lawyers ®as a “Rising Star” in the area of criminal defense
- no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state are chosen for this honor
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel M. Michael Nassetta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 London 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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