Lucas Watson

As a native of Hartford, Connecticut, Lucas M. Watson, Esq. has dedicated his practice to providing client-focused representation to those in need of legal services throughout the State of Connecticut. Attorney Watson provides invaluable knowledge and expertise in personal injury, criminal workers' compensation, and family matters.

In personal injury and worker's compensation, Attorney Watson has tackled cases ranging from simple to complex in motor vehicle collisions, wrongful death, medical malpractice, defective product matters, and work place injuries. He has tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict and, during his career, he has achieved six figure results on behalf of his clients.

Prior to founding the Law Office of Lucas M. Watson, Attorney Watson began his legal career with an accomplished practitioner. During this time, Attorney Watson honed his skills by working on several large and complex cases. In addition, he attended national and state-based lawyer seminars and legal education courses to increase his legal knowledge. While working with the accomplished practitioner, Attorney Watson learned that cases are won through persistence, dedication, and hard work. One must always stay in tune with the ever-changing landscape of the law and never be afraid to take a case to trial.

Aside from his determination to provide the best for his clients, Attorney Watson is dedicated to improving the Greater Hartford community as well. He currently dedicates his time developing the professional skills of youth and adults in the community. Thus far, he has been involved in various community services projects for the Greater Hartford Black Male Youth Initiative, Urban League of Greater Hartford - Young Professionals, George C. Crawford Bar Association, Statewide Legal Services, and has served as a mock trial judge for the Civics First Mock Trial Competition. Attorney Watson proudly serves on the First Choice Health Services.

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Workers' Compensation

Litigation Percentage

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Connecticut, 2006
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 2008

Education

Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, Massachusetts
J.D.
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, Connecticut
B.A.
Major: Business Economics

Classes/Seminars

Death of Workers' Compensation, Connecticut Trial Lawyer
The Corporate Attack, Workers' Compensation Section

Honors and Awards

National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Professional Associations and Memberships

Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2014 - Present
Pound Civil Justice Institute, Fellow, 2013 - 2016
Hartford County Bar Association, Member, 2010 - Present
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Member, 2008 - Present
American Association for Justice, Member, 2008 - Present
American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability, Member, 2008 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Member, 2007 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2007 - Present
American Bar Association, Member, 2007 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Workers' Compensation Section, Vice President, 2015 - 2016

Past Employment Positions

McCoy Law Firm, Associate, January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2010

Pro Bono Activities

Board Member; First Choice Health Centers, July 1, 2014 - Present

Previous Names

Law office of Lucas M. Watson

Chardynea Crossdale

Chardynea Crossdale is an Associate Attorney in the Foreclosure Department at McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, based in Hartford, Connecticut. Licensed to practice in both Connecticut and the District of Columbia, she specializes in real estate law and foreclosure proceedings.

Chardynea earned her Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice from Howard University, where she was recognized for her academic excellence as a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she was a member of the Dean’s List and the prestigious Moot Court Honor Society.

At McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, she manages a high volume of foreclosure cases, drafts and reviews legal documents, and provides strategic counsel to clients. She represents private lenders and Fortune 500 banks in real estate transactions, mediations, and dispute resolution hearings across Connecticut courts.

In addition to her legal experience, Chardynea served as a Legislative Fellow for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Capitol Hill, researching public policy issues related to civil liberties, free speech, and media representation. She also contributed to legislative communications through press releases and social media engagement.

Chardynea’s outstanding legal skills and professional contributions have earned her recognition as one of The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in Connecticut, an honor reserved for the most talented African American attorneys in each state.

With a strong foundation in real estate and intellectual property law, Chardynea is committed to expanding her expertise and making a lasting impact in the legal field. Her passion for advocacy and dedication to client success continue to drive her professional growth.

Memberships

(CBA) Connecticut Bar Association
The District of Columbia Bar Association
George W. Crawford Black Bar Association

Talaiya Buffaloe

I am currently employed as Senior Counsel in Quality, Product and Claim Behavioral Science departments for Travelers Insurance. I joined the Travelers Staff Counsel program in 2013 and served as Counsel. I bring a strong background in WC Subrogation, Premises Liability, and Auto.

I successfully defended numerous jury and non-jury cases to verdict.

Prior to joining Travelers, I worked as a paralegal and legal assistant at corporate law firms in New York City and Massachusetts.

I received a B.S. in Political Science from Long Island University, cum laude. While attending Long Island University, I served as secretary on the board of the Black Law Students Association. I am also a Claire T. Carney Scholarship Recipient; National Dean’s List Recipient; and University Scholar Award Recipient.

I earned my J.D. from The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School of Law. I currently sit on the Executive Board of the George Crawford Black Bar Association and I am an active member of The Connecticut Statewide Grievance Committee.

Vanessa Roberts Avery

Vanessa Roberts Avery, former United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, draws on her extensive government experience to represent clients in high-stakes criminal and civil matters.

Vanessa’s public service career includes a Presidential appointment as the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut, state service as an Associate Attorney General, and prior federal service as an Assistant US Attorney and a trial attorney with the US Department of Justice.

Appointed as the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut in 2022, Vanessa brings decades of experience in both the public and private sectors to her representation of clients in a wide range of complex regulatory, commercial, and criminal matters. A seasoned litigator, she offers clients strategic guidance and insight into the litigation process and provides creative solutions to their legal challenges. At McCarter, she helps clients with federal and state government investigations and enforcement actions, the defense of high-stakes white collar matters, corporate investigations, and complex commercial litigation.

As US Attorney, Vanessa exercised broad discretion and decision-making authority in a wide variety of challenging criminal and civil matters. She prosecuted cases related to violent crime and narcotics, child exploitation, human trafficking, environmental crimes, financial fraud, public corruption, cybercrime, and national security issues. She also spearheaded civil rights enforcement and hate crime prevention across the state while stressing the importance of community engagement.

Prior to her appointment as US Attorney, Vanessa served as the Associate Attorney General and Chief of the Division of Enforcement and Public Protection at the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. Her areas of responsibility included antitrust, opioids, government program fraud, consumer protection, child protection, civil rights, environment, energy, finance, and privacy. Before working in the Attorney General’s office, she served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Civil Division in Connecticut, prosecuting complex civil fraud cases under the False Claims Act, asset forfeiture cases, environmental violations, civil rights matters, and defending Bivens and medical malpractice cases. Vanessa also served as a trial attorney with the US Department of Justice in the Commercial Litigation Branch of the Civil Division.

Michael Chambers, Jr.

Law Office of Michael L. Chambers Jr. is a full-service personal injury law firm in New Haven, CT. With over 20 years of experience handling personal injury cases in Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut, Attorney Chambers is trusted by clients for results-driven representation. We’re dedicated to providing guidance and legal representation to all communities across New Haven, Connecticut.

We focus on personal injury cases, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain injury, dog bite, drunk driving, spinal cord injury, child injury, etc. But, we have handled real estate & criminal defense cases too.

If you were injured in an accident and are looking for a personal injury attorney in New Haven, CT, call the New Haven personal injury lawyer today to solve all your injury and accident-related cases! Our New Haven accident attorneys are available 24/7 to help you. We’re happy to discuss your case with you to see if we’re a fit. We fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Call for a free consultation to discuss your case.