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Steven J. "Steve" Errante, Class Action Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut

focused on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

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Steven J. "Steve" Errante is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante PC.

Based in
New Haven, CONNECTICUT
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from New Haven, CONNECTICUT.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Haven) (2025).

About Steven J. "Steve" Errante: Steven J. "Steve" Errante is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Steven takes on

Steven concentrates on class action, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in New Haven, Connecticut

Steven 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in New Haven, Connecticut

Steven takes medical malpractice 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in New Haven, Connecticut

Steven takes personal injury 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in New Haven, Connecticut

Steven 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Steven J. "Steve" Errante — class action lawyer in New Haven

Steven J. "Steve" Errante is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante PC.

Steven J. Errante is a partner in the law firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, where he practices primarily in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury law. Attorney Errante lectures and teaches extensively. He is also active in the Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Steve has been with the law firm for 36 years, 31 years as a partner and over 15 years on the firm’s management committee. His principle areas of practice involve complex cases representing individuals with catastrophic personal injuries. Steve has obtained verdicts and settlements of millions of dollars throughout the state of Connecticut in both state and federal court.

In addition to managing the civil litigation portion of the firm, Steve teaches and lectures extensively. He has taught trial practice as an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University School of Law for 25 years and before that taught at the university level for 10 years. He has been lecturing to lawyers around the state of Connecticut since the mid 1980s and continues to conduct several lectures every year.

Steve has served as Chairperson for the Connecticut Lawyers Advisory Committee from 1990-2013. The advisory committee is in charge of the publication of the official Connecticut Bar Association magazine called The Connecticut Lawyer. Steve has also chaired, since 2004, the New Haven County Bar Association Committee on Recommendations for Admission to the Bar from 2001-2014. This committee makes recommendations to the Statewide Grievance Committee regarding various lawyers and whether or not they are fit for the practice of law.

Steve also devotes time to community service, having served on the Board of Directors of the South Central Connecticut Red Cross and presently on the Executive Board of the Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut, Inc., as vice president. This nonprofit corporation’s mission statement is to provide diverse and creative support services to children and families throughout Connecticut to ensure that “every child counts.”

Working with Steven on a class action matter

Steven J. Errante is a partner in the law firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante , where he practices primarily in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury law . Attorney Errante lectures and teaches extensively. He is also active in the Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association . Steve has been with the law firm for 36 years, 31 years as a partner and…

Who Steven represents

Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in New Haven and the surrounding Connecticut area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Buffalo Law School

    J.D. · 1979

Steven studied at J.D. in University of Buffalo Law School.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed J.D. in University of Buffalo Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Steven has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Haven)

    2025

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (New Haven) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).

Locations

Steven J. "Steve" Errante's office in New Haven

Steven's primary office is at 195 Church Street, 3rd Floor, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante PC

195 Church Street, 3rd Floor

New Haven, Connecticut 06510

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven J. "Steve" Errante — 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 Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven 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 Steven

Steven 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven'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 Steven J. "Steve" Errante

  • How much does it cost to hire Steven for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Steven offer a free consultation?

    Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Steven'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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Steven take my case if I'm outside New Haven?

    Steven 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 — Steven 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 Steven?

    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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Steven accepting new class action clients right now?

    Steven'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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