About Carlton S
Carlton S Chen studied history and broad liberal arts at Columbia University and then went on to earn his J.D. from New York University School of Law. He arrived at law school after undergraduate work that sharpened his interest in public policy and legal systems. Those academic years set the tone for a practice that spans two neighboring states.
He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York. After law school he entered private practice and by 2013 he was working at Kurien Ouellette LLC as a lawyer. That role involved routine litigation and client counseling on matters arising in state courts. Colleagues describe him as steady under pressure; clients found his explanations clear and direct.
In 2022 he took on an Of Counsel role at Jia Law Group, P.C. The position added a layer of appellate and transactional exposure to his background. He split time between casework and advising on strategy, and the stint broadened the types of matters he handled. The move reflected a mid-career shift toward more complex files and cooperative work with other firms.
Chen’s career reflects a practical approach. He favors careful preparation and a measured courtroom presence. He has handled cases that required detailed motion practice and others that settled after focused negotiation. His practice has often involved coordinating with experts and preparing materials for both judges and opposing counsel. He is comfortable in both Connecticut and New York courts, and he has developed local familiarity in the jurisdictions where he regularly appears.
Outside the courtroom he maintains an interest in the procedural and evidentiary issues that shape litigation. He reads recent decisions closely and adapts his technique as rules and precedents change. That professional curiosity informs how he frames arguments and how he prepares witnesses for testimony.
He works out of Kurien Ouellette LLC and has maintained connections with other local firms through collaborative casework. His office practice in 2026 continues to serve clients in Connecticut and New York, handling civil litigation and related client counseling matters.
