
T 203-624-9500
Timothy P. Pothin
Partner
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.
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