Sonia M. Pedraza

Associate

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Sonia Pedraza's practice focuses on tort, product liability and business litigation. She has represented major product manufacturers and retail establishments in a variety of matters ranging from premises liability to defective design cases. She has also handled complex business litigation matters for major oil companies involving franchise relationship issues, the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, and Department of Transportation jurisdictional issues. Prior to practicing law, Sonia held positions at two major insurance companies for over thirteen years.

Distinctions

  • Casenote Editor, Quinnipiac Law Review
  • Hartford County Bar Association Pro Bono Award
  • Lawyers of Color - High Achievers, Connecticut Law Tribune (2011)

Professional Affiliations

  • Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court: Barrister (2009-Present); Pupil (2007-2008)
  • National Bar Association
  • American Bar Association: Section of Litigation, Young Lawyer Leadership Program (YLLP)
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Hartford County Bar Association
  • Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Knox Parks Foundation, Board Member
  • Pro Bono Security Deposit Clinic
  • Fred Wish Tutoring Program

Practice Areas

Industries & Featured Services

Education

  • Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 2006, summa cum laude
  • University of Connecticut, B.A., 1992,
    cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of CT
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of NY
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of NY
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