Emilio handles a broad range of civil matters within the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Family Law Groups, including divorce and custody actions, matters involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF), employment, and personal injury claims. Emilio is certified as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Attorney for the Minor Child (AMC) for the State of Connecticut. Emilio also represents businesses in navigating commercial and employment issues. A native of Puerto Rico, Emilio prides himself on his ability to represent Spanish-speaking clients and advise them in their language.
Emilio obtained an Intellectual Property Certificate from the University of Connecticut School of Law and is passionate about assisting artists and businesses with the development, acquisition, and protection of trademarks and copyrightable works, from registration to enforcement.
While at UCONN Law, Emilio was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his success in mediating and negotiating settlements in employment disputes on behalf of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) with the UCONN Law’s Mediation Clinic. He was also presented with a CALI Award in Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence.
A skilled case manager, Emilio applies this broad knowledge base to engage in creative problem solving and create value for his clients.
Prior to joining Cohen and Wolf, Emilio worked with the Center for Latino Progress in Hartford, where he leveraged relationships with small business and non-profit organizations for the benefit of underserved populations. He continues this work by volunteering extensively across the state.
Emilio serves on the Executive Board of Directors of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) and as a Presidential Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Association, appointed to the Intellectual Property Section. Emilio is also member of the Judge Janet Bond Arterton American Inn of Court, the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, and The Association of Hispanic MBAs & Business Professionals (Prospanica).
HONORS AND AWARDS
Best Lawyers in America®, "Ones to Watch", Commercial Litigation, 2025
PUBLICATIONS
Siete Consejos Para un Reclamo Exitoso Bajo la “Ley Limón” (03.20.2024)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Attorney Emilio Estrella Presents "AI and the Law" A Seminar on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Law Profession
Cohen and Wolf Bridgeport Office - 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport, 10.23.2023
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Presidential Fellow, Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association, Board of Directors
Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Puerto Ricans United, Inc.
Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders, Inc.
Commissioner, East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts, Sept. 2021-present
