Elizabeth H. Buchanan
Associate
Elizabeth Buchanan is an associate in the firm's Criminal Defense and Litigation practice groups. She practices in both state and federal courts, and also maintains an appellate practice. She represents individuals accused of felony and misdemeanor charges of fraud, financial crimes, controlled substance offenses, firearm offenses, property crimes, domestic violence, sex crimes and infractions. She also defends against Civil Protective Orders and Risk Protection Orders in state court. Elizabeth is a Criminal Justice Act panel attorney and has experience as a Special Public Defender in the Appellate division.
Elizabeth also assists public and private clients in conducting internal investigations, with particular experience in educational settings. She conducts Title IX investigations for schools and universities, addressing sexual assault, harassment, hazing, interpersonal misconduct, bullying, and policy violations. She seeks informal resolutions when appropriate to minimize trauma while satisfying all parties. Elizabeth is a United Educators pre-approved investigator.
Credentials
Education
- Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 2020, Magna Cum Laude
- Quinnipiac University, B.A., 2010, Magna Cum Laude
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of CT
Distinctions
- Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star®: Business Litigation (2024)
- American Bar Association