Waterbury, Connecticut · Practicing since 1974
The Connecticut personal injury & bankruptcy Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci, LLC protect the rights and represent the interests of individuals, families, and businesses in Waterbury and throughout the state.
We are a small, personalized law firm built on trust with our clients, and we specialize in litigating complex, nuanced cases. If you’ve been hurt in an accident or are dealing with a complex real estate, bankruptcy or business law situation, you have rights — and we will fight for you every step of the way.
Since 1974
Practicing law in Waterbury & across Connecticut
Direct to your attorney
Never a case manager or paralegal
CT Supreme Court
Lead counsel in two leading banking cases
$3.25M
Largest published settlement on the record
§ 01 The Firm
There are countless big-box firms to choose from; some even have names that sound familiar. But bigger is not always better. People who go this route often find they are treated like a case number, not an actual person. Their calls are not returned. Questions go unanswered. It doesn’t have to be that way.
At The Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci, LLC, we operate a different type of law firm. When you choose us, you will work directly with your attorney — not a case manager or paralegal. We will spend a great deal of time helping you understand your legal position, your rights and all of your options. Together we will discuss the best way to achieve your goals based on your unique circumstances.
Attorney Antonacci has practiced law in Connecticut since 1974. We have helped accident victims win millions of dollars in compensation, helped families discharge hundreds of thousands of dollars through personal bankruptcy, saved many homes from foreclosure, and protected numerous Connecticut companies during complex litigation. Through creative legal strategies, we find solutions where others only see roadblocks — and we do not stop fighting until we get the best possible result for each individual client.
§ 02 Practice Areas
Our Waterbury law offices practice in a select few areas. We have dedicated our careers to protecting the rights of the hardworking people of this state from negligence, financial hardship, and unfair business practices.
If you’ve been hurt in an accident that could have been prevented, we will fight to get you what you deserve. We can make arrangements to pay for medical treatment while the case is in progress, and we often avoid trial while still securing maximum compensation.
Financial troubles are some of the most stressful in life, but we can help you turn a new page by litigating your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case. We have helped hundreds of people discharge their debts — and helped homeowners stay out of foreclosure and keep their homes.
A dedicated attorney can save you thousands of dollars or more in your real estate transactions. We handle all commercial and residential matters — and have protected our clients’ rights through multi-million dollar investment deals, closings, and more.
You’ve worked hard for your business — let us help protect it for the future. We focus on practicality and financial sustainability, taking a no-nonsense approach to high-stakes business cases across Connecticut’s wide range of industries.
§ 03 Verdicts & Settlements
Published verdicts and settlements from the firm’s own casework. Every case is unique — these are ours.
A 39-year-old woman reported to the emergency room three times over five days with chronic headaches. Hospital staff failed to review an MRI taken six weeks earlier indicating a possible increase in inter-cranial pressure; no referral was made for an eye evaluation. The pressure caused atrophy of the optic nerve resulting in permanent blindness. Our office conducted the initial medical reviews indicating a viable malpractice action; the case settled for a total of $3.25 million against all defendants.
A four-year-old girl was bitten between her chin and lips while attempting to feed the homeowner’s basset hound. A structured settlement annuity with a value of $425,000 was set up to provide for the child’s college education.
A cocker spaniel attacked a two-year-old visitor, requiring plastic surgery, reconstruction of a tear duct, and repair of lacerations to his left eyelid and eyebrow. A structured settlement was negotiated and approved by the Probate Court.
A sudden unsafe lane change on I-91 northbound in Wallingford spun the family’s vehicle into the Jersey barrier, injuring a grandmother and children — one daughter’s laceration required 18 stitches. After suit and depositions, the cases settled for a total of $305,000.
After his SUV rolled onto the opposite lanes of I-84 in fog, the driver stepped out to warn oncoming traffic and was struck when two vehicles crashed into his SUV, knocking him down and running him over. Despite liability issues, the case settled for $180,000 after suit and depositions.
A six-year-old girl was bitten on the face in her own yard by a wandering dog. Through a private investigator, the dog warden, and subpoenaed veterinary payment records, we established ownership — sufficient to settle for the full face value of the homeowner’s policy as a $150,000 structured settlement.
A driver reversed for a missed parking space without looking, violently colliding with a handicap van. The crash aggravated the van driver’s previously pain-free surgically treated spine, requiring active pain management and epidural injections.
A visitor slipped on construction debris in an unlit stairwell with no railing and uneven risers, suffering injuries requiring surgery. The case settled after depositions at mediation.
A guest slipped on an accumulation of wet magnolia leaves, suffering fractures of the third and fourth metatarsals and a Lisfranc joint fracture. The matter was referred to local counsel and settled for $65,000.
A 63-year-old man slipped on black ice, suffering a large hematoma, facial contusion, a permanent scar, headaches and dizziness — and months of distress over a lump later confirmed benign. Settled for $55,250.
Boxes piled mid-aisle to cover tile damage were invisible behind crowds and carts. The store created a dangerous condition without adequate warning; after suit, a deposition and a pretrial, the case settled for $42,500.
Verdicts & settlements as published by the firm. Every case is different; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
§ 04 Precedent
Attorney Antonacci was lead counsel in the Connecticut Supreme Court case making banks in Connecticut subject to the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Featured in
“The CUTPA Conundrum — High Court Ponders Whether CUTPA Applies To Banks”
The Connecticut Law Tribune
Normand Josef Enterprises v. Connecticut National Bank
Supreme Court of Connecticut — lead counsel
“The most important commercial law case in the last 10 years.” — The Connecticut Law Tribune
Naugatuck Savings Bank v. Fiorenzi
Supreme Court of Connecticut — lead counsel
One of two leading Connecticut Supreme Court banking cases argued by the firm.
Member of the bar since
1974
§ 05 The Attorney
Practicing attorney for thirty-eight years with emphasis on bankruptcy, banking law, real estate, development, construction, personal injury and commercial litigation. Lead counsel for commercial banks with lending portfolios in excess of $800 million. Author of published articles in the Connecticut Real Estate Journal.
Connecticut, 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1974
University of Connecticut School of Law — J.D., 1974, Honors
University of Connecticut — B.A., 1971, High Honors
Bankruptcy Law · Chapter 7 · Cram Down
Personal Injury · Foreclosure
Real Estate · Condominium Association Law
40% of practice devoted to litigation
“Stellar, absolutely the best. Exceptional, informative, supportive. We have recommended you to others and will continue to. The process was easy in that we were informed and organized in a way that was efficient & timely.”
§ 06 Bankruptcy, plainly answered
There is a lot of misinformation out there about bankruptcy. We simplify the process, shed light on your situation, and help find the best option for you — starting with a free consultation.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
These are the two most common filings, but they are very different. In Chapter 7, your debts are discharged completely. In Chapter 13, they are restructured into an affordable three- or five-year repayment plan.
No. Bankruptcy is a valuable consumer protection designed to give you a fresh start, not ruin your life. Connecticut law lets you exempt certain property from creditors — we will make sure you keep what you are entitled to.
In many cases, filing for Chapter 13 can help you catch up on your mortgage and get out from under water. If you continue making your agreed-upon payments, the creditor cannot foreclose on your home.
Once you file for bankruptcy, a stay is automatically placed on your case: creditors are forbidden from contacting you, and any wage garnishments are put on hold.
Not all. Medical bills, credit-card bills, home loans, and unsecured personal loans can generally be discharged; student loans, child support, alimony, and most taxes cannot.
Bankruptcy affects your credit, but it is often the first step toward recovery — by the time you file, your credit is already suffering. Discharging unpayable debt is how you start building it back.
§ 07 From the firm
Featured in The Connecticut Law Tribune
“High Court Ponders Whether CUTPA Applies To Banks”
Firm blog — June 22, 2020
Common car-accident injuries can lead to serious complications if not treated properly — and you may be entitled to compensation.
Published author
Attorney Antonacci is the author of published articles in the Connecticut Real Estate Journal.
§ 08 Contact
We are dedicated to protecting the health, finances, and legal rights of our clients in Waterbury and throughout the rest of the state. Call us today to schedule your free consultation — we want to get to know you and your case.
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Office
301 Highland Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06708
In the middle of Chase Park, with ample free parking.
Hours
Weekdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Evening and weekend appointments can be arranged.
Consultations
Free of charge
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Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, The Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci, LLC, provides legal advice and representation to clients throughout New Haven County and surrounding communities.