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The Emotional Price of Error: Joel Santiago’s Landmark Case Against DNA Diagnostics
In 2018, Joel Santiago, a Connecticut father, filed a lawsuit against DNA Diagnostics after a paternity test incorrectly determined he was not the biological father of his firstborn child. This error profoundly impacted Santiago’s life, altering his ability to partake in pivotal milestones of his daughter’s early years. It wasn’t until approximately 18 months later…
LTKE Law would like to congratulate and welcome our new associate attorney, Nicholas Mascola!
Nick received his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Haven, where he majored in political science. At Suffolk Law, Nick was a member of the Latin American Student Law Association and received an Oral Argument Award. While at the University of New…
John J. Keefe retires after 44 years
Today, we bid farewell to John J. Keefe, Attorney/Principal at LTKE Law, who is retiring after 44 years of dedicated service to our firm. John joined the us in 1980 and has been a partner in the firm since 1985 and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He has litigated cases throughout the state…
Steven J. Errante has been awarded the National Business Institute 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award!
Steven’s unwavering commitment to legal education has earned him this prestigious recognition. Through state-specific live online seminars to OnDemand streaming videos, he has been instrumental in helping many fulfill their continuing legal education with flexibility and ease. The National Business Institute’s selection process is rigorous, considering not just the quantity of engagements but also the…
Connecticut Doctor Secretly Uses His Own Sperm to Artificially Inseminate Multiple Patients
A Connecticut doctor used his own sperm to deceitfully artificially inseminate multiple women. One of those inseminations in 1986, lead to the birth of Janine Pierson – and the doctor concealed the truth for decades according to a lawsuit in state court that alleges the defendant fathered other children in the same way. Doreen Pierson…
Debra A. Panela Receives the Archdiocese of Hartford’s St. John Neumann Award
Debra A. Panela, paralegal at LTKE LAW, was recently honored by receiving the Archdiocese of Hartford’s St. John Neumann Award on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Aqua Turf Club. This award recognizes volunteers who are nominated by their schools for their commitment to their schools. The award is named after St. John Neumann, the…
Steven Errante’s Second Appearance on the Chaz & AJ Morning Show
On Thursday, September 28th, Chaz & AJ In The Morning from WPLR 99.1 New Haven hosted Attorney Steve Errante from LTKE LAW. Steve was in studio with Chaz and AJ to share some details about a truly wild case. A doctor in charge of a sperm bank admitted to using his own samples on patients…