
- United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., Legislative Intern
- Garbacik, Denorfia, Foti, and Forgione, Partner
- City of Waterbury, Assistant to the Corporation Counsel
Mr. Foti is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate of the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has successfully completed the requirements of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for litigation. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Waterbury Bar Association, where he is a member of the governing body, as well as the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, where he is a member of their Board of Governors and Case Review Committee, and Advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Foti limits his practice to plaintiff personal injury litigation in both State and Federal Courts as well as professional malpractice litigation.
Prior to joining Moore, O'Brien, Jacques and Yelenak in 1998, Mr. Foti practiced as a litigator in criminal, family, commercial as well as personal injury matters. For several years, Mr. Foti served as City Counsel to the City of Waterbury Police Department, where he trained police personnel and wrote policies concerning the use of deadly force, high speed pursuits and search warrant issues. He has been certified by the Connecticut State Police as a Municipal Police Trainer.
While at Moore, O'Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Mr. Foti has tried many cases to verdict in both State and Federal Courts. Along with each attorney at Moore, O'Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Attorney Foti has fought for victims of drunk driving cases and negligence. Mr. Foti was active in expanding the notice restriction in Dram Shop cases against bars that serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals and was the attorney who handled the State Supreme Court case of Allen vs. Cox where liability for a domestic animal's attack was expanded so that a victim could be compensated. In addition to bringing a victim's case into court, Mr. Foti has also testified before the State Legislature on behalf of his client's rights. Mr. Foti was recently honored at the State Legislature for his achievement in practice and the community. He served for several years as a board member with Habitat for Humanity and as a board member of the YMCA. Mr. Foti has served as a court arbitrator and finder of fact and has been a lecturer at numerous seminars for the Bar Association. He has served 6 years on the Connecticut State Bar Grievance panel and was recognized by former Connecticut State Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers for his commitment and service to that committed.
Mr. Foti has tried over 100 cases to verdict in State and Federal Court. He has brought two cases to the Connecticut Supreme Court where he has successfully changed Connecticut law. Mr. Foti currently sits on several municipal boards in addition to law-related boards such as Safe Haven in the City of Waterbury. He has also mentored several law students and young lawyers.
Mr. Foti has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by his peers continuously from 2010 to the present time, 2024.
