Nicholas E. "Nick" Wocl
About Nicholas E. Wocl
Nicholas E. Wocl is a lawyer based in Stamford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Nicholas E. Wocl is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Wocl Leydon LLC
Education: Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Stamford, CT
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