THOMAS CARTELLI
Meet Thomas Cartelli!
Fortuna & Cartelli, P.C.
134 Washington Street
Middletown, CT 06457

Legal Representation You Can Trust With Thomas Cartelli

Employment
  • 1989 to Present: The Law Firm of Fortuna & Cartelli PC, Middletown, CT
  • 1996 to Present: Managing Partner of General Practice Law Firm
Professional Licenses and Associations
  • Licensed to practice law in Connecticut, Florida and Colorado. Admitted to Federal Bar Second Circuit
  • 1997 to Present: Connecticut Bar Association
  • 1995 to Present: Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
  • 1989 to Present: Middlesex County Bar Association, Board of Directors 1997-1999, Chairman of Entertainment Committee 1991-2014.
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Special Honors

Special Masters Appointment - Middlesex County Superior Court appointed position to assist in mangaging court caseload by meeting with legal counsel for plaintiff and defendant to evaluate, mediate and negotiate the settlement of personal injury cases.

Legal Counsel Appointment - Assigned by Administrative Judge of Middlesex County Superior Court to take physical control of, manage and wind-down a Middlesex County law firm which was being operated by an attorney whose license was suspended. Duties included notifying and counseling clients of disbarred attorney, securing and managing client files, legal records and law firm financial accounts and records.

Annual presentation with Middlesex County Assistant State Attorney at Clinton Connecticut Police Department Citizens Police Academy. Purpose of presentations is to educate and counsel members of the public on law, policies and procedures that regulate and control the daily operations of Superior Courts in the State of Connecticut.
Education
  • University Of Bridgeport, School of Law, Bridgeport, Connecticut
  • Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 1989
  • American Jurisprudence Award - Criminal Procedure
  • Outstanding Legal Scholarship Award - Evidence
  • University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
  • Bachelor of Science, Business / Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies, May 1986
  • Cross Country Team Captain
Public Service
  • 20 Hours Pro Bono legal services per year
  • Member Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
  • Member Xavier High School Alumni Association
  • Guest Speaker Xavier High School Career Night
  • Cal Ripken Baseball League Coach, 2007-2012
  • Member Essex, Connecticut Lions Club, 2010 - Present
  • President Farm Hill Estates Lot Owners Association, 2013-2015
  • Middletown 5K Road Race Committee, 2009-Present; President 2013-2014

Personal Interests

  • Coaching youth baseball and softball teams
  • Member of the YMCA Triathlon Club
  • Participation in Connecticut and United States Triathlon Series
  • IronMan, Lake Placid: 2007, 2008, 2019, 2021
  • IronMan World Championship, Kona Hawaii: 2019, 2022
  • Attending therapy dog events / fundraisers / visits with spouse
  • Volunteer work with family church

Established in 1954

The Law Firm of Fortuna & Cartelli PC was established by Carl P. Fortuna, Sr. and S. J. Cartelli in 1954.

Since 1954, the Law Offices of Fortuna & Cartelli PC have successfully represented both injured parties as well as defendants, offering quality and aggressive legal representation and becoming Connecticut's personal injury and criminal defense law firm.

If you have questions regarding your legal rights, contact us.

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Phone: (860) 347-5607
Fax: 860-344-1365
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