Emilio A. Estrella Terón

Emilio handles a broad range of civil matters within the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, including divorce and custody actions, criminal defense, employment, and personal injury claims. Emilio also represents businesses in navigating commercial and employment issues.

Emilio obtained an Intellectual Property Certificate from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and is passionate about assisting writers, artists, and businesses with the development, acquisition, and protection of trademarks and copyrightable works, from registration to enforcement.

While at UCONN, Emilio was presented 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 School’s Mediation Clinic.

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 corporate, small business, and non-profit organizations for the benefit of underserved populations. A native of Puerto Rico, Emilio prides himself in his ability to represent Spanish-speaking clients in their language.

Emilio has been named to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA), and serves as a Presidential Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Association, appointed to the Intellectual Property Section.

Education

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2022

• Intellectual Property Certificate
• Intellectual Property Clinic
• Mediation Clinic
• CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, Mediation and E-Discovery, 2021

Eastern Connecticut State University, B.S., 2017

Admissions

• Connecticut
• U.S. District Court of Connecticut

Languages

• English, Spanish

Best Lawyers in America®, "Ones to Watch", Commercial Litigation, 2025

Connecticut Super Lawyers^® "Rising Star", Family Law, 2024

News

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Presidential Fellow, Connecticut Bar Association 

Connecticut Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association, Board of Directors 

Greater Bridgeport Bar Association 

Puerto Ricans United, Inc. 

Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders, Inc. 

Commissioner, East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts, Sept. 2021-present