Angelo A. Ziotas is one of Silver Golub & Teitells senior partners and lead trial attorneys. He has specialized in the trial of civil matters in Connecticut for nearly 30 years and has represented plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases, serious personal injury claims and business disputes.
In trials throughout Connecticut, he has had more than 40 successful verdicts and his clients have received jury verdicts exceeding $1 million in medical malpractice actions, motor vehicle collisions, elevator accidents and an insurance bad faith suit. These verdicts include one of the largest in Connecticut history, when a Stamford jury awarded $38.5 million to compensate a young boy who suffered severe neurological injuries during childbirth. In his most recent trial, he represented the family of a young mother, killed by a negligent tractor-trailer driver. The defendants settled after three weeks of trial, while the jury was deliberating, and paid a total of $19.75 million, representing one of Connecticuts largest wrongful death settlements.
Since October 2018, he has negotiated settlements of more than $75 million for his clients. These settlements include over $41 million for two clients who were victims of egregious medical malpractice.
Because of his history of success, he has become a go to lawyer for the people who know who to hire. He has represented many other lawyers, including the families of some of Connecticuts leading defense attorneys, when they have needed help.
Mr. Ziotas is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He was board certified as civil trial attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 1998 and has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the specialties of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation since 2006. He has also been included in Connecticut Super Lawyers every year since its inception in 2006, including its list of “Top 50” Connecticut Super Lawyers and “Top 100” New England Super Lawyers.
He is a past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and is on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice.
He has lectured on trial practice, medical malpractice, traumatic brain injuries and other personal injury topics at seminars over the last 25 years.
Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Serious Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
Connecticut
Rhode Island
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Education
University of Connecticut School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude
Connecticut College, New London, Major in Biology, Minor in Biochemistry
Honors and Awards
American Association of Justice Above and Beyond Award
Experienced Civil Litigator
In trials throughout the state of Connecticut, Mr. Ziotas has served as lead counsel for several clients who have received jury verdicts of over one million dollars, including medical malpractice actions, motor vehicle collisions, elevator accidents and an insurance “bad faith” suit. These results include one of the largest jury verdicts in Connecticut history, when a Stamford jury awarded his clients $38.5 million in order to compensate a young boy who suffered severe neurological injuries during childbirth.
In addition to these verdicts, he has negotiated settlements of more than $100 million for firm clients, including $14.75 million for a victim of egregious medical malpractice, $10.4 million for a young child who suffered a severe brain injury during a near drowning at a Town supervised summer camp and $8.5 million for a small Connecticut business to compensate for losses caused by a component part manufacturer.
He has lectured on trial practice, traumatic brain injuries, and other personal injury topics at numerous seminars sponsored by CTLA. In addition to CTLA, Mr. Ziotas has served as the chairman of a litigation group for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), involving over 100 pharmaceutical claims filed nationally.
Mr. Ziotas resides in New Canaan with his wife and two children and is an active member of the Community serving on several local Boards.
Classes/Seminars Taught
Trial Practice, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Other Personal Injury Topics, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Professional Associations and Memberships
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors; Secretary, 2011-present; Parliamentarian, 2010-2011)
American Association for Justice (Chairman, Litigation Group, 1993-1997)
Connecticut Bar Association
Fairfield County Bar Association
In the News
Nine Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Selected by Their Peers for The Best Lawyers in America 2020
The Art and Science of Trial Law
$18.75M settlement for family of Stamford woman killed in Greenwich
As Jury Deliberated, Connecticut Lawyers Reached $20M Settlement in Wrongful Death Case
SGT Partners Ziotas & Dreyer on ‘The Art of Jury Selection’ at CTLA CLE Seminar
Seven Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2017
Blog: Winning the Defective Premises Case
SGT Partner Ziotas Co-Chairs Upcoming CTLA Seminar: Winning the Defective Premises Case
Correction to Recent Articles about Lanza Estate Lawsuits
Court Cites Doctor’s Inappropriate Testimony, Reverses Med-Mal Decision
Lawmakers Debate Extending Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases
Latest Newtown Lawsuits Name Shooter’s Mother
Bar Groups Track Right-To-Die Legislation, Other Bills
New CTLA President Focuses on Birth Injuries
Trial Lawyers Association Announces Election of New President
Murder Victim’s Family Wins $9 Million Claim
Carnival Ride Injuries Expose Many To Lawsuits
Record Medical Malpractice Verdict Upheld
$38 Million for Brain-Damaged Baby
SGT Brings Suit on Behalf of Child Suffering Severe Near-Drowning Brain Injury
Company Firm
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP
Firm Mailing
1 Landmark Sq Fl 15
Stamford
Connecticut
06901-2616
United States of America
Fellow Since
September 25, 2020
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance-Plaintiff
- Medical Malpractice-Plaintiff
- Personal Injury-Plaintiff
- Product Liability-Plaintiff
Chapter
- Connecticut
Committee(s)
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