Overview
Lisa Gutierrez is a senior associate in the Hartford office of WSHB. She concentrates her practice on professional liability, tort, and general liability defense and has extensive experience representing insurance companies, agents, insureds, self-insured entities, and professionals in state and federal court.
Before joining WSHB, Lisa worked at a regional defense firm, handling cases involving premises liability, motor vehicle collisions, general liability, employment law, and professional liability. Her previous litigation experience in various legal areas enhances her ability to approach each case from multiple perspectives, ultimately helping her achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
Experience
- Obtained summary judgment for negligence claims brought against clients involving an alleged sexual assault on the premises.
- Obtained summary judgment for legal malpractice claims brought against clients in state superior court.
- First chaired and prevailed on three bench trials on behalf of Florida Department of Children and Families.
- Recipient of the Partnership Award for the Florida Department of Children and Families for developing positive relationships and providing frequent and crucial guidance to community partners.
Credentials
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2015)
- University of Connecticut (B.A., 2012)
Licensed to Practice in
- Connecticut
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
- Florida
- District of Columbia
