About John
John Serrano built his legal foundation at Yale University, where he completed a B.A. in 1978. He returned to Connecticut for law school and earned his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1987. The sequence marks a steady academic path from undergraduate study into the legal profession.
After law school, Serrano began a career that has spanned state and federal practice. He is admitted to the Connecticut bar and holds admissions in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Those credentials have enabled him to handle matters that start in state courts and move into the federal system when necessary.
Serrano’s courtroom work has included trials in Connecticut and filings in federal court. He has taken appellate work to the Second Circuit, representing clients before a panel of judges and preparing the briefing that federal appeals require. His experience covers the procedural differences between state trial courts and federal forums, and he navigates both day-to-day litigation tasks and appellate deadlines.
Colleagues describe Serrano as deliberate in his handling of filings and hearings. He approaches cases with an emphasis on clear legal analysis and practical case management. That approach affects how he prepares for trial and how he evaluates potential appeals. He tends to prioritize clarity in pleadings and economy in briefing, which can shorten the time needed to resolve contested issues.
Outside the courtroom, Serrano has practiced in private offices rather than in large firm structures. He established Serrano Law Office, LLC to serve clients in and around Connecticut. The office handles client intake, case strategy, and representation across the various courts where Serrano is admitted. The smaller office setting gives him direct control over case work and client communication.
Serrano’s trajectory is straightforward: solid academic credentials, sustained practice in both state and federal venues, and a continuation of that work through his own firm. He has worked on matters that require knowledge of federal procedure as well as state court practice. In court, he presents legal arguments and addresses judges directly; on appeal, he prepares appellate briefs and oral argument when required.
As of 2026, Serrano continues to represent clients through Serrano Law Office, LLC, handling litigation and appellate matters in Connecticut state courts and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and the Second Circuit.
