Atty. Timothy P. Pothin

Atty. Timothy P. Pothin

Tim Pothin has been trying cases in the State and Federal Courts for over three decades. His career began as a prosecutor.

New Haven New Haven 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy P. Pothin at a glance

Timothy P. Pothin is a Partner based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Faxon Law Group. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1986) and New York (1986). Educated at University of Bridgeport (J.D., 1985) and University of Florida (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Board-certified in both Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC) Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Connecticut Bar Foundation, Fellow: James W and Cooper. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tim Pothin has been trying cases in the State and Federal Courts for over three decades
  • His career began as a prosecutor
  • In private practice, he has tried dozens of complex civil and criminal cases to verdict
  • Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Tim handles medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, products liability and wrongful death

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy P. Pothin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy P. Pothin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Timothy P. Pothin is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy P. Pothin

Where is Timothy P. Pothin's law office located?
Timothy P. Pothin's law practice is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm is Faxon Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy P. Pothin handle?
Timothy P. Pothin focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Timothy P. Pothin practiced law?
Timothy P. Pothin has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Timothy P. Pothin go to law school?
Timothy P. Pothin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Timothy P. Pothin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Timothy P. Pothin received?
Timothy P. Pothin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Bridgeport
- 1985
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1986

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