Derek G. Poirier

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Derek G. Poirier
dpoirier@jqglaw.com

Attorney Poirier was born in 1983 and raised in New Hartford, CT. He is the first generation son of a French Canadian immigrant. He attended New Hartford Public Schools during his elementary years and then attended St. Paul Catholic High School.

He received his undergrad degree from St. Michael’s College in Vermont and then went on to attend law school in Rhode Island at Roger Williams University School of Law. He presently lives in West Hartford, CT.

Attorney Poirier is a member of different associations which include:

American Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

He currently focuses on bankruptcy, real estate, landlord/tenant and housing law and personal injury. He is also an avid hockey fan and maintains dual citizenship in both the United States and Canada.

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Education

Roger Williams University School of Law

Bristol, Rhode Island

Juris Doctor, May 2009

Saint Michael’s College

Colchester, Vermont

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2005

Honors: Saint Michael’s College Academic Scholarship, 2001-2005

Work Experience

John Q. Gale, LLC.

Hartford, CT

Partner

September 2010 – Present

Currently focusing on bankruptcy, real estate, landlord/tenant and housing law and personal injury. The firm’s general practice includes the following areas: Administrative, Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal, Personal Injury, Property, Real Estate, Wills, Worker’s Compensation, and Zoning.

Roger Williams University Community Justice & Legal Assistance Clinic

Providence, RI

Student Attorney

January 2009 – May 2009

Represented various low income families and individuals through nominal divorce hearings, civil protection order hearings, child visitation rights, and child support modifications.

Budlong & Barrett, LLC

Hartford, CT

Legal Intern

May 2008 – August 2008

Provided various legal research and information to attorneys. Drafted various legal documents including but not limited to, motions, grievance briefs, trial briefs, wills, memos, request to admit, and interrogatories. Met with various clients and went to various courts to file legal documents. Provided administrative services to the firm including office filing, trial preparation, and drafting forms.

G.E. Poirier Inc.

New Hartford, CT

Vinyl Siding Applicator

Worked for my father’s vinyl siding business for as long as I can remember and still do to this very day.

Professional Societies

American Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Bar Information

Admitted to Connecticut Bar November 6, 2009.
Admitted to Federal Bar April 11, 2011.

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