Attorney Profiles

JACK D. GARAMELLA practices in the areas of Litigation and Business, primarily including the areas of Commercial Litigation, Negligence, Healthcare, and Trade and Commodities Law. Mr. Garamella received some notoriety for his million dollar plus verdict in a product liability case in 1984 and has tried hundreds of cases to both judge and jury during his career. His business litigation experience includes financial, construction, development, environmental law, and various medical issues. He has advised on trading, transporting, and end use of commodities, both hard - petroleum products and metals - as well as soft - sugar and grains.  He is a member and former director of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice in addition to the State and local bars. He is a past president of the Danbury Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court as well as before State and Federal courts.

Mr. Garamella has been active in civic matters in Danbury since he began practicing. Active with youth, he has coached and supported youth sports of all types. Mr. Garamella has been presented the Danbury Jaycees Distinguished Service Award. He served as trustee and board member of Danbury Hospital and treasurer of the Stanley L. Richter Memorial Park Authority. He has acted as a Special Master in family matters for the Judicial District of Danbury since 1986. He serves as an arbitrator for various organizations in civil matters. He is a former chairman of the Brookfield Board of Ethics.

Mr. Garamella is a Danbury native and currently resides in Brookfield with his wife. They have three adult sons.