Atty. Stephen M. Sedor

Atty. Stephen M. Sedor

Stephen M. Sedor focuses his practice in the areas of education law, employment litigation and labor disputes.

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About Stephen M. Sedor at a glance

Stephen M. Sedor is a employment, litigation, and education attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Kainen, Escalera & McHale PC. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Quinnipiac University (J.D., 1995) and Clarkson University (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen M. Sedor focuses his practice in the areas of education law, employment litigation and labor disputes
  • He defends public and private sector employers in lawsuits involving wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, First Amendment and retaliation claims, unfair labor practice charges, restrictive covenants and other disputes
  • Stephen provides general counseling and advice to public and private sector employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters
  • Stephen also focuses his practice on representing boards of education and municipalities on a full range of collective bargaining matters
  • He represents clients during collective bargaining and binding interest arbitrations, prohibited practice charges and other labor disputes
  • He frequently appears before the Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations and the Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
  • Stephen's practice also involves representing local boards of education on general education matters, student discipline cases, teacher termination and employee discipline matters, residency issues and other matters involving boards of education
  • In addition to Stephen's litigation practice, he has argued before the Connecticut Supreme Court

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Sedor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen M. Sedor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen M. Sedor is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Stephen M. Sedor is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Connecticut →

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 Hartford 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen M. Sedor

Where is Stephen M. Sedor's law office located?
Stephen M. Sedor's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Kainen, Escalera & McHale PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Sedor handle?
Stephen M. Sedor focuses on employment, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
Where did Stephen M. Sedor go to law school?
Stephen M. Sedor earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (—, 1992).
How can I contact Stephen M. Sedor for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen M. Sedor directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen M. Sedor received?
Stephen M. Sedor's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Education Law; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Quinnipiac University
- 1995
Clarkson University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Employment Law Management and Labor Law Management since 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Stamford Lawyer of the Year in the "Labor Law - Management" category in 2016 by The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Stamford)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Stamford)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Stamford)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Stamford)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Stamford)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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