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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.

Elizabeth is also experienced in handling commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, and complex litigation. She was voted a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2024.

Elizabeth actively serves on the firm's pro bono committee, providing free legal services to individuals, children, and refugees. As a trained volunteer attorney with Lawyers for Children America, she represents abused and neglected children.

She is a member of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Prior to joining Shipman, Elizabeth served as a law clerk for the Honorable Magistrate Judge William Garfinkel at the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Elizabeth has a background in Marketing and Digital Advertising, which she pursued for nearly a decade before she pivoted to the legal field.

Elizabeth is also experienced in handling commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, and complex litigation. She was voted a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2024.

Elizabeth actively serves on the firm's pro bono committee, providing free legal services to individuals, children, and refugees. As a trained volunteer attorney with Lawyers for Children America, she represents abused and neglected children.

She is a member of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Prior to joining Shipman, Elizabeth served as a law clerk for the Honorable Magistrate Judge William Garfinkel at the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Elizabeth has a background in Marketing and Digital Advertising, which she pursued for nearly a decade before she pivoted to the legal field.

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

Hartford

860.251.5123

ebuchanan@goodwin.com

Areas of Focus

  • Criminal Defense
  • Litigation
  • Business and Commercial Litigation

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