Goldberg Segalla

Elizabeth Cristofaro is a partner in our Hartford, Connecticut office. Her practice consists primarily of professional liability defense/specialty claims. She has 25 years experience handling professional liability litigation and coverage matters for attorneys, accountants, real estate agents, insurance agents, nurses, physical therapists, nursing home and surgical centers. Lis has tried dozens of cases to conclusion and has participated in countless mediations.

Lis has been named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers for Professional Liability Defense. She is past Chair of Defense Research Institute's (DRI) Professional Liability Committee and has been invited to speak at DRI's Annual Meetings over the last decade. Lis has authored numerous articles published in DRI's For The Defense and in the Professional Liability Committee's Newsletter.

Honors

• Selected for inclusion in Connecticut Super Lawyers

Professional Affiliations

• Professional Liability Underwriting Society: Member, Hartford Chapter Steering Committee
• Defense Research Institute (DRI): Chair, Professional Liability Committee, 2003-2005

Admitted to Practice

• Connecticut, 1984
• U.S. Supreme Court
• Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
• U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut

Civic Activities

• Co-Chair, Art and Environment Committee, St. Patrick's Church

Languages

• Italian

Education

• Wellesley College, B.A., 1981
• University of Connecticut, School of Law, J.D., 1984