Attorney Profile - Curriculum Vitae

CHRISTOPHER G. SANTARSIERO
ADDRESS	Office - 100 Grand Street Suite 2C Waterbury, CT (203)756-5640 Fax: (203)756-5641
PROFILE	Licensed attorney in private practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut and United States District Court for the State of Connecticut. Extensive experience in the preparation and presentation of workers' compensation and other personal injury claims. Exceptional knowledge of rules of evidence, trial practice and workers' compensation procedures. Able to communicate clearly and concisely with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
EXPERIENCE	Lead or sole counsel in at least 25 jury trials with a minimum trial length of three days. Currently prepare for three to five jury trials per year. Since 1992 have prepared and prosecuted to conclusion, either by trial or settlement, over 250 workers' compensation claims. Interviewed witnesses, propounded and responded to interrogatories, requested production and admissions, took and defended depositions, briefed motions, filed proposed findings of fact, prepared and argued requested instructions at trial. Examined and cross-examined fact witnesses and expert witnesses from multiple disciplines. Managed a private law practive, including all aspects of administration. Competent in Windows, WordPerfect, Word and Adobe computer software. Consistent use of laptop computer to maintain contemporaneous notes.
EDUCATION	Quinnipiac University, School of Law, J.D. - 1989 - 1992 New York University, M.A. - 1984 - 1986 Fordham University, B.A. - 1980 - 1984
WORK HISTORY	PRINCIPAL, Law Offices of Christopher G. Santarsiero, LLC Waterbury, Connecticut July 2000 to Present ASSOCIATE, Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Nicholas, LLC, Torrington, Connecticut August 1999 to July 2000 ASSOCIATE, Moynahan, Ruskin, Mascolo & Minnella Waterbury, Connecticut December 1992 to August 1999