Sawyer Law Firm


			The Sawyer Law Firm, LLC has been in New London representing individuals and businesses since 1995. The firm concentrates in real estate closings, general litigation (including eminent domain, environmental and personal injury), small business and personal representation, will preparation, probate contests and child protection. The firm has been involved in thousands of real estate closings and has represented its clients from the local trial courts to the United States Supreme Court. "We pride ourselves in providing honest, purposeful and informative legal services", says attorney Scott Sawyer. Scott Sawyer, Attorney and Owner: Scott Sawyer is a unique commodity in the sea of a thousand lawyers. He can relate to being both a client and an attorney. He enjoys real estate closings as well as his trial work. "I recognize the financial and emotional toll upon a client when the legal system intrudes into their lives, whether buying or selling a home or business, or deciding whether to commence, prosecute, defend or settle a lawsuit. I was a client for seven years and I hope by advising individuals and businesses to make rational choices based on sound economic and legal reasoning much of the discomfort of being a client can be avoided." While results can't be guaranteed, Attorney Sawyer's desire is to make the client comfortable through the process to the best of his ability. Scott Sawyer began his legal career by 'putting up a shingle.' As is the case with many young solo-practitioners, he had a general practice and found himself focusing on many areas of the law. Over the years Scott has added attorneys and refined his personal practice to real estate closings, personal injury, environmental litigation, eminent domain defense and valuation proceedings and also represents many local businesses. The first case Scott tried as an independent attorney was against the United States Department of Transportation. The case involved an environmental whistleblower. The whistleblower was completely stymied by a military chain of command when attempting to report an environmental cleanup site. For more information, go to: http://www.oalj.dol.gov/public/wblower/decsn/97caa02d.htm Scott protects those who go against the grain of government. He is currently representing the citizens of New London who are involved in eminent domain and environmental cases against the city and state. Attorney Sawyer was at the argument table for the seminal eminent domain case which was heard by the United States Supreme Court.

			Attorney Sawyer and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal discuss the merits of the eminent domain case on "Beyond the Headlines." Click here to view: Opening Arguments Blumental - Case View Sawyer - Court View Case Overview

			Education: St. Bernard High School, Uncasville, CT Connecticut College, New London CT (BA) Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT (MA) Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey (JD) Memberships/Interests: Community Film Series - provided years of free classic film to the public Corporate Sponsor, Garde Arts Center Connecticut Bar Association New London County Bar Association Connecticut College Alumni Association New London Rotary International Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce American Legion, Sons of the American Legion B.P.O.E. Elks #360, Judge of the Subordinate Forum St. Bernard High School, Board of Advisors New London Landmarks, Past Member Board of Directors Former Chairman, City of New London, Ethics Committee Harley Owners Group, national and local member Local Counsel, Institute for Justice For more information go to: http://www.ij.org Scott, his wife Corinne and two children reside in Stonington, Connecticut

			Nick Grimaldi, Associate Attorney: Nick is originally from Stamford, Connecticut. After graduating from Stamford High School, he attended Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. While at Ursinus, he was also a member of Psi Chi (Psychology Honors Society), a four-year recipient of the Ursinus Merit Scholarship, and received Dean's List honors. In 1996, Nick was a member of the first Centennial Conference Championship Football Team at Ursinus. In addition to his academic achievements, Nick was a Student Mentor for Middle School children and a four-year varsity letter recipient in football. In May of 2002, Nick graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law, and became a member of the Connecticut Bar in the fall of 2002. After relocating to Southeastern Connecticut in 2003, he quickly grew fond of all that this area offers. At the Sawyer Law Firm, Nick primarily practices Juvenile Law, but also enjoys handling real estate closings and foreclosure sales. Nick also researches and drafts a variety of motions and legal memoranda to support Attorney Sawyer. Nick lives in Waterford, Connecticut. Ilene Caisullo, Paralegal: Ilene has been a paralegal for over 23 years. She has been with the Sawyer Law Firm since 1997. She takes pride in, and is committed to, returning all of her calls by the end of the day. Over her career, Ilene has handled thousands upon thousands of real estate closings and often resolves many potential pitfalls before they even occur. Ilene lives with her husband, Rich, and three labrador retrievers in Waterford, Connecticut.