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Christopher S. Avcollie

Associate Attorney

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Christopher S. Avcollie concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law and litigation. He has represented numerous individual clients by negotiating severance agreements, non-competition agreements, licensing agreements, and other employment and business contracts. Christopher S. Avcollie has also developed expertise in employment litigation matters including breach of employment contract, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, civil service claims, employment discrimination, FMLA violations, and First Amendment retaliation claims.  Christopher S. Avcollie focuses on understanding his client’s needs and delivering cost-effective results.

Christopher S. Avcollie is admitted to practice in Connecticut state courts, the District of Connecticut and the Southern District of New York. He was born and raised in Naugatuck, Connecticut, and currently resides in Middlebury. Christopher S. Avcollie earned his undergraduate degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Connecticut in 2002 where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He is also a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2008. Christopher S. Avcollie is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Military Police Officer.

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The Hidden Hand in Your Paycheck: Pay Transparency Laws, Minimum Wage Increases, and the Economic Force Keeping Workers Behind

By: Christopher Avcollie, “Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging young things to… Continue reading The Hidden Hand in Your Paycheck: Pay Transparency Laws, Minimum Wage Increases, and the Economic Force Keeping Workers Behind

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Burnout, Mental Health & Well-Being in the AI Era

By Christopher Avcollie Socrates said: “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” He was warning us that a life filled… Continue reading Burnout, Mental Health & Well-Being in the AI Era

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Remote Working from Home Is Not a Luxury — For Many Disabled Employees, It Is the Only Way They Can Work

By Christopher S. Avcollie “Concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it… Continue reading Remote Working from Home Is Not a Luxury — For Many Disabled Employees, It Is the Only Way They Can Work

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Why Your Business Needs a New Employee Handbook Because of AI

By Christopher S. Avcollie Heraclitus understood something that most modern employers have not yet grasped: the world does not pause… Continue reading Why Your Business Needs a New Employee Handbook Because of AI

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Still Bullying After All These Years: Why Workplace Harassment Should be Illegal- Period

By Chris Avcollie In December 2025, NPR reported that a nonprofit organization had filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Sarah… Continue reading Still Bullying After All These Years: Why Workplace Harassment Should be Illegal- Period

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Employees Need Legal Advice Before Downloading Company Information to Build a Case of Discrimination and Retaliation

By Christopher S. Avcollie Imagine you have been documenting harassment for months. You have emails proving your boss made discriminatory… Continue reading Employees Need Legal Advice Before Downloading Company Information to Build a Case of Discrimination and Retaliation

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