Christopher Cerami

Christopher Cerami advocates on behalf of people who have suffered physical injuries to obtain the compensation necessary to treat their injuries and rebuild their lives and tirelessly defends the rights of those involved in the criminal justice system.

Born in Bethpage, NY, Chris and his family moved to Orange, Connecticut, where he completed his early education. Chris graduated from the University of New Haven, Magna cum laude, and attended the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he honed his defense skills in the criminal law clinic.

Upon graduation and admission to the bar, Chris opened a solo practice in New Haven, Connecticut. From the very beginning, Chris prided himself on finding a way to help clients that other lawyers had given up.

Seeking to expand the legal resources available to his clients, Chris decided to join the firm in 2019. Since joining the Firm, Chris has fiercely advocated on behalf of his clients and is always willing to take the matter to trial when necessary. In the past two years alone, Chris has participated in four jury trials, several bench trials and countless individual hearings. Chris believes that a client’s right to be heard before a judge of a jury is paramount.

Most recently, Chris successfully obtained acquittals as to all allegations of violent sexual assault in the matter of State v. Clarke over the course of two separate jury trials. He has negotiated settlements in multiple personal injury matters including a multimillion-dollar award for a client whose husband perished as a result of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Chris also successfully obtained a defense verdict after a bench trial on behalf of a tenant whose landlord was seeking more than $90,000.00 based on the tenant allegedly breaking her lease and damaging the landlord’s property. It is of note that he also convinced the State’s Attorney to drop criminal charges filed against the tenant based on a claim by the landlord that certain items within the home were stolen by the tenant. In 2025, Chris was formally recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top 40 Plaintiff’s Attorney’s under 40 years old.

Outside of the office, Chris has always had a passion for performance arts and contributed to his educational expenses, performing standup comedy at various venues across the state, including a fundraising event for the New Haven County Bar Association. Chris spends his free time on his passions including classic films, listening to vinyl records and historical non-fiction.

PRACTICE AREAS

Personal Injury Law

Criminal Defense

Employment and Labor Law

MEMBERSHIPS

Connecticut Bar Association

EDUCATION

B.A. University of New Haven, Magna Cum Laude

J.D. University of Connecticut School of Law

BAR ADMISSIONS

State of Connecticut

Luz C.

15:34 24 Oct 25

Going through a divorce is never easy, but attorney Mark Middlen, made the process far less overwhelming. He was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about protecting my best interests every step of the way.

Maureen K.

21:32 21 Oct 25

Attorney Tom Bucci was instrumental in helping us prepare our Last Will and Health Directives. He has a multitude of experience in many areas of the law and we have been pleased to seek his counsel throughout the years.
Tom Bucci is always professional, exhibiting kindness and empathy in all of his dealings with you. I would highly recommend Attorney Bucci to anyone in need of an excellent lawyer.

J R.

19:12 28 Aug 25

I cannot say enough about Attorney Mark Middlen and his firm. He represented me through a highly contested and lengthy divorce, where the opposing side was often unprofessional, disrespectful, and even attempted to tarnish his reputation with untruthful allegations. Despite these challenges, Attorney Middlen never wavered—he demonstrated exceptional diligence, skill, and commitment to my case.

What impressed me most was his professionalism and composure. Even under pressure, he maintained his integrity and focused on securing the best possible outcome for me. His thoughtful strategy, tireless work ethic, and calm, steady presence gave me confidence throughout the entire process.

This is not just a lawyer who gets results—this is someone who fights with both intelligence and integrity. I know this is only the beginning of an extended partnership, because I trust no other firm with the outcome of my life. If you want a legal team that truly stands above the rest, I highly recommend Attorney Middlen and his firm.