59 Elm Street, New Haven CT 06510
T 203-624-9500

Timothy P. Pothin

Partner

"Victims of life-altering events confront each day with the kind of courage that inspires us to do our very best work."
Education

University of Florida, 1980

University of Bridgeport School of Law, 1985


Awards & Recognitions

AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Connecticut Super Lawyer, consecutive years

New England Super Lawyer, consecutive years


Admissions

States of Connecticut and New York

U.S. District Court (District of Connecticut)

U.S. Court of Appeals (Second Circuit)


Memberships

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


What's on my iPod

Eddie Vedder, Marvin Gaye, Cold Play


Last read

Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard


What I do when not
practicing law

Cook great meals, hit the gym, or play tennis


Favorite food

Beef tenderloin


Favorite movie/TV character

The Hustler with Paul Newman


One thing I cannot live without

Coffee ice cream


Favorite vacation spot

Charleston, S.C.


Favorite sports team

NY Giants


I am a fanatic about

A clean car


Quote I live by

This above all: to thine own self be true.


Tim Pothin has been trying cases in the State and Federal Courts for more than twenty-six years. 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.

With years of experience across several practice areas, Tim is a respected member of the trial bar known for his adaptive courtroom style and his strong advocacy skills. As a forward-thinking and meticulous lawyer, he believes that preparation and attention-to-detail ensures the best possible outcome for each client. Giving clients hope and confidence, Tim has brought many difficult cases to verdict and has successfully prosecuted several wrongful death cases resulting in large recoveries for his clients.

Tim was a trial advocacy instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy for several years and has lectured on the admissibility of expert testimony for the National Business Institute. AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, Tim is also a James Cooper fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Like his partners, he believes strongly in public service and is an active member on the Board of Directors of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association.

Education

University of Florida, 1980

University of Bridgeport School of Law, 1985


Awards & Recognitions

AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Connecticut Super Lawyer, consecutive years

New England Super Lawyer, consecutive years


Admissions

States of Connecticut and New York

U.S. District Court (District of Connecticut)

U.S. Court of Appeals (Second Circuit)


Memberships

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


What's on my iPod

Eddie Vedder, Marvin Gaye, Cold Play


Last read

Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard


What I do when not
practicing law

Cook great meals, hit the gym, or play tennis


Favorite food

Beef tenderloin


Favorite movie/TV character

The Hustler with Paul Newman


One thing I cannot live without

Coffee ice cream


Favorite vacation spot

Charleston, S.C.


Favorite sports team

NY Giants


I am a fanatic about

A clean car


Quote I live by

This above all: to thine own self be true.


Timothy P. Pothin

203-624-9500

tpothin@
strattonfaxon.com

59 Elm Street
New Haven CT 06510