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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.

Published Blog Posts

Civil Disobedience and The Workplace: The Economic Consequences of Political Conscience

By Chris Avcollie In 1849, Henry David Thoreau was imprisoned for an act of civil disobedience. Thoreau had broken local… Continue reading Civil Disobedience and The Workplace: The Economic Consequences of Political Conscience

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Oh, ye of little faith! Does the company I work for have more religious freedom than I do?

When it comes to freedom of religious expression in the commercial context, the corporation you work for may have more… Continue reading Oh, ye of little faith! Does the company I work for have more religious freedom than I do?

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Age Discrimination in Employment: A Most Invisible Prejudice…

By Chris Avcollie Age Discrimination in Employment: A Most Invisible Prejudice… In some ways, Western culture teaches us to honor… Continue reading Age Discrimination in Employment: A Most Invisible Prejudice…

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Employed or Not Employed… That Is The Question!

By Chris Avcollie To be, or not to be, that is the question:  Whether it nobler in the mind to… Continue reading Employed or Not Employed… That Is The Question!

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Thinking Outside the “Black Box”: The Interactive Process of Disability Accommodations During Covid-19

By Chris Avcollie œIn science, computing, and engineering, a ˜black box’ is a device, system or object which can be… Continue reading Thinking Outside the “Black Box”: The Interactive Process of Disability Accommodations During Covid-19

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You Have the Right To… NOT Remain Silent… Dealing With Bullies In The Workplace

By: Chris Avcollie Its Monday morning and you are on your way into work.   Although the traffic is not… Continue reading You Have the Right To… NOT Remain Silent… Dealing With Bullies In The Workplace

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