Joseph D. Szerejko

Joseph D. Szerejko, an associate, is a litigator who represents municipalities, government officials, corporations and individuals in matters ranging from real estate, land use and zoning to property tax and lending matters.

Joe regularly advocates in state and local administrative proceedings and general litigation matters, including appeals heard by the Connecticut Appellate Court and Connecticut Supreme Court. He often represents municipalities and government officials before the Connecticut Freedom of Information (FOI) Commission; the Board of Assessment Appeals; the Planning and Zoning Commission; and other agency venues hearing Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (UAPA) cases. Representing both defendants and plaintiffs, he advises retail and skilled nursing home clients in landlord-tenant, collection and other disputes, and represents various corporate entities and individuals in general litigation as well as matters relating to commercial leases and lending transactions.

In 2022, Joe was appointed to a two-year term as the independent consumer advocate for The Metropolitan District of Hartford, Connecticut (MDC), a nonprofit municipal corporation responsible for the region’s water and sewage services. In this role he represents MDC consumers’ interests concerning water quality, water supply and wastewater service quality.

Sought-after for both his legal and industry insight, Joe shares his knowledge with government officials and community leaders attending Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) events. He is also a contributor to the Connecticut Bar Association Construction Law Section’s Case Law Summary and Legislative Review.

In his spare time, Joe enjoys skiing, golf, hiking, cooking, and gardening.