Jennifer R. Lucarelli, Class Action Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
focused on Class Action and Product Liability
New Haven, CT
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Jennifer R. Lucarelli is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.
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- New Haven, CONNECTICUT
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Class Action · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action and Product Liability matters from New Haven, CONNECTICUT.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Haven) (2023).
About Jennifer R. Lucarelli: Jennifer R. Lucarelli is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Jennifer's practice areas in New Haven
Jennifer concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in New Haven, Connecticut
Jennifer takes class action matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New Haven, Connecticut
Jennifer takes product liability matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Biography
Jennifer R. Lucarelli, class action attorney serving New Haven
Jennifer R. Lucarelli is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Jennifer works from New Haven, Connecticut and takes on class action matters across the region.
Attorney Lucarelli graduated from Yale University in 1995 and received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame School of Law in 1999. She entered private practice in 2000 and then joined ELSM in the Fall of 2002. Attorney Lucarelli was named a Partner of ELSM in 2010 as a result of her compassionate and dedicated representation of victims suffering from Mesothelioma.
Over the course of her career, Attorney Lucarelli has represented over 1,000 victims of Mesothelioma and has personally recovered millions of dollars of settlements on behalf of deserving clients and families. She realizes the importance of expediting financial recovery to clients without compromising medical care and treatment. Attorney Lucarelli has a thorough understanding and appreciation of both the legal and medical aspects of asbestos litigation. She is well-versed in the latest treatment options (chemotherapy, radiation and surgery), clinical trials, and top medical centers and doctors specializing in Mesothelioma across the country. Attorney Lucarelli strives to ensure that her clients are seeking and receiving the very best medical care and treatment. She is adamant about not allowing the legal process to interrupt or impede her clients' medical care and treatment.
Attorney Lucarelli has worked on hundreds of cases involving service-related and shipyard asbestos exposures (United States Navy, Merchant Marine and Coast Guard). Attorney Lucarelli has a comprehensive understanding of how Veterans suffering from Mesothelioma were exposed while serving in the engine and boiler rooms, as well as various other equipment areas, aboard vessels. She has conducted extensive investigation on over 500 United States Navy battleships, destroyers, aircraft carriers, cruisers, and submarines on behalf of her machinist mate, boiler tender, etc. clients. In addition to her work with Veterans, Attorney Lucarelli has extensive experience representing those suffering from Mesothelioma with exposures including automotive, farming, carpentry, construction work, railroad, household, and Union-affiliated (welders, pipefitters, plumbers, boilertenders, machinists, insulators, etc.).
Attorney Lucarelli is admitted to practice law in Connecticut (1999), New York (2000) and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (2001). She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Bar Association.
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Attorney Lucarelli graduated from Yale University in 1995 and received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame School of Law in 1999. She entered private practice in 2000 and then joined ELSM in the Fall of 2002. Attorney Lucarelli was named a Partner of ELSM in 2010 as a result of her compassionate and dedicated representation of victims suffering from Mesothelioma. Over the course…
Clients Jennifer works with
Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and product liability matters in New Haven and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Jennifer studied and practices
University of Notre Dame
J.D. · 1999
Jennifer studied at J.D. in University of Notre Dame.
Law school and academic background
Jennifer completed J.D. in University of Notre Dame. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Jennifer's legal honors and published work
Jennifer has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Haven)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Haven) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Jennifer R. Lucarelli's office in New Haven
Jennifer's primary office is at 265 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Jennifer R. Lucarelli — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer
Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer R. Lucarelli
How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside New Haven?
Jennifer is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new class action clients right now?
Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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