Attorney Peter J. Bartinik Jr. is an attorney with The Bartinik Law Firm LLC.  He lives in Stonington, Connecticut with his wife attorney Lori Bartinik, and his two children.

Education 

Attorney Peter J. Bartinik Jr. attended St. Bernard’s High School in Uncasville, Connecticut.  He was an athlete, playing for the soccer team. He graduated in 1985.  Attorney Bartinik then received his B.A. in economics from Providence College in 1989.  In College, he playing on the Rugby team.  He graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude in economics.

After college he attended law school in Washington, D.C.  He attended The Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America.  He graduated with his juris doctor in 1992.  While in Washington he interned with the Department of Justice, civil division.  Attorney Peter J. Bartinik Jr. graduated with honors, and was selected to the The Columbus School of Law, Catholic University Law Review.

Bar Admissions

Attorney Bartinik practices law in Connecticut and Rhode Island.  The vast majority of his law practice is in Connecticut.  He was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1992.  In 1993 he was admitted to the Rhode Island bar.  Attorney Peter J. Bartinik Jr. is also admitted to the Pennsylvania bar although he does not practice in Pennsylvania.

Bar Associations

After completing law school in 1992 attorney Bartinik passed the bar exams in Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.  He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar Association in 1992.  He then took the bar exam in Rhode Island, and passed that exam also.  He was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar Association in 1993.

He is a past President of the New London County Bar Association, 2000-2001.

Trial Lawyer Associations 

Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. is active in several trial lawyer organizations.  He is a member of the American Association for Justice, and the the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; and the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association.

Board Certifications

Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Super Lawyer

Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. is recognized as a Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer each year from 2007-present.

Community Involvement 

Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. is highly involved in his community.  He is involved in local charitable organizations, and local political parties.

Politics in The Town of Groton, Connecticut.

Attorney Peter Bartinik Jr. has served as an elected official for his town in several different elected roles over the years.  His involvement started as soon as he returned to Connecticut upon completion of law school.  He was first elected to the Town of Groton Representative Town Meeting, Groton in 1993.  He served on the RTM for ten years until 2003 when he was elected to the Town of Groton Town Council.  He served on the Town Council for four years from 2003 to 2007.  In 2007, he was elected to the Town of Groton Board of Education where he served two years.

Community Involvement In Southeastern Connecticut.

Groton Lions Club, Past President, Melvin Jones Fellow;

Cub Scouts Den 34 past treasurer;

Knights of Columbus;

Youth soccer coach,

Certified soccer referee,

Little League baseball coach;

Former St. Bernards School middle school soccer coach 2011-2012;

Soccer Coach CW United 2014-2016.

Current hobbies include gardening, hunting, wine making, and beer making.