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Biography
After almost 20 years of practice with the law firm of Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP (formerly Brown, Paindiris & Zarella) of Hartford and Glastonbury, Steven W. Varney formed The Law Offices of Steven W. Varney, LLC in Rocky Hill, Connecticut in January 2005. The firm limits its practice by choice to court cases, specifically criminal defense, child protection law, and other litigation and appeals undertaken on a case-by-case basis. Most of our work is by referral from clients (new and old) and
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Chair, People's Law School, Rocky Hill Adult Education, 1992; Chair, Rocky Hill Jury Committee, 1989; Member, Rocky Hill Board of Education Long-Range Planning Committee, 1990; Director and coach, Rocky Hill Little League, 1998-2006; Director and coach, Rocky Hill Soccer Club, 2002-2004; Director, Rocky Hill Lions Club, 1992-2000.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Child Abuse
50%
28 years | 250 cases
Criminal Defense
50%
40 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-300 per hour
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Connecticut for 40 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Location
Law Offices of Steven W Varney
Steven W. Varney, Llc, 15 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT, 060672305
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Reprimand issued in CT, 2012
updated on 07/11/2012A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.
Suspension issued in CT, 2011
updated on 12/10/2014This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Interim Suspension issued in CT, 2010
updated on 09/19/2014Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Honors
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Top Connecticut Super Lawyer, Top Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner/Member/Manager, Law Offices of Steven W. Varney, LLC
1985 - 2004
Partner, Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
Associations
1985 - 2005
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Par Painting v. Greenhorne & O'Mara
Set Aside Jury Verdict totaling approx. $1m w/int
REPORTED CASES
Education
1985
University of Connecticut School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Univesity of Connecticut
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1998
Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting
Bankruptcy Litigation
Publications
1994
Connectiut Lawyer
The (Un-) Usual Stipulations