Atty. Theodore Heiser
Attorney Theodore (Ted) Heiser is a Director in the firm’s civil litigation department, practicing in the areas of personal injury and employment law. Prior to joining Suisman Shapiro, Ted was a founding member of Sullivan Heiser in Clinton, CT.
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Theodore Heiser is a personal injury attorney based in New London, Connecticut, practicing at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1995), Maryland (1995), and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Gettysburg College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in New London, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Theodore (Ted) Heiser is a Director in the firm’s civil litigation department, practicing in the areas of personal injury and employment law
- Prior to joining Suisman Shapiro, Ted was a founding member of Sullivan Heiser in Clinton, CT
- He has tried numerous matters to verdict in the state and federal courts of Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey
- Ted’s extensive trial experience includes cases of wrongful death, personal injury, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, trade secrets and non-competes, partnership disputes, and many other matters
- Ted handles all aspects of personal injury law including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, liquor liability, and premises liability
- His employment litigation background includes lawsuits involving discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender and gender status, age, disability, and religious affiliation
- Ted represents employees and employers with respect to wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, free speech, and other civil rights claims arising out of the employment relationship, as well as civil rights violation by municipal and state agencies, including the police
- He also handles litigation involving restrictive covenants including non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements
- Ted has been named as a top rated Employment & Labor attorney by Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers since 2013
- He was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America's 2023 Edition for Personal Injury Litigation
- Ted is rated AV Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review ratings, its highest designation
- He is an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association and currently serves as a member of the CBA’s Connecticut Lawyer Advisory Committee
- Ted is a 1991 graduate of Gettysburg College and a 1995 graduate of the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America where he was a member of the Law Review
- Ted is admitted to the bars of Connecticut, Maryland and the District of Columbia
- He is also admitted to practice in the federal courts in Connecticut and Maryland
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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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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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