Joseph D. Szerejko

Joe Szerejko is a litigator based in Hartford, Connecticut, at Harris Beach Murtha, focusing on Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. He represents municipalities, government officials, corporations, and individuals in various legal matters, including real estate, land use, zoning, property tax, and foreclosure.

Joe frequently advocates for clients in state and local administrative and judicial proceedings, including appeals before the Connecticut Appellate Court and Connecticut Supreme Court. He has extensive experience representing municipalities and government officials before the Connecticut Freedom of Information (FOI) Commission, municipal boards of assessment appeals, municipal planning and zoning commissions, and other administrative agencies conducting Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (UAPA) cases. His legal practice also includes advising retail and skilled nursing home clients on landlord-tenant, collection, and other disputes. Joe's skills extend to representing clients in Connecticut property tax disputes and handling general litigation involving contractual and real property rights.

In 2022, Joe served in a one-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 represented the interests of MDC consumers regarding water quality, water supply, and wastewater service quality.

Joe shares his legal and industry knowledge with government officials and community leaders. He has presented at professional organization events and authored articles on important topics within his practice areas, contributing valuable insights to the community.