Christopher S. Avcollie
Associate Attorney
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
Can You Sue Your Employer for Covid-19 Illness?
By Chris Avcollie, Can You Sue Your Employer for Covid-19 Illness?: Several faithful readers of our humble employment blog have… Continue reading Can You Sue Your Employer for Covid-19 Illness?
Read MoreWhen Can Non-Competition Agreements Be Enforced Against Independent Contractors?
By Chris Avcollie When Can Non-Competition Agreements Be Enforced Against Independent Contractors? In response to a recent Carey & Associates,… Continue reading When Can Non-Competition Agreements Be Enforced Against Independent Contractors?
Read MoreThe Long Overdue Death Of Non-Disclosure Agreements: Uncovering The Hidden Truth Of Employment Settlements
By Chris Avcollie, In an often-quoted line from the hit TV series Dexter, actor Michael C. Hall, who plays the… Continue reading The Long Overdue Death Of Non-Disclosure Agreements: Uncovering The Hidden Truth Of Employment Settlements
Read MoreVaxed is the New Black: Navigating Employer-Mandated Vaccinations
By Chris Avcollie Vaxed is the New Black: Navigating Employer-Mandated Vaccinations: In 2021 there is a new status symbol that… Continue reading Vaxed is the New Black: Navigating Employer-Mandated Vaccinations
Read MoreCivil 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
Read MoreOh, 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?
Read MoreContact us for more