David J. Tiani

Injured or Hurt? Get Your FREE Case Review, In Person or Virtually Online Born and raised in Stamford, Dave Tiani knew that one day he wanted to give back and to make a difference in the lives of those who had lived around him his whole life. Dave graduated from Stamford Catholic High School and went on to attend Sacred Heart part-time while working delivering appliances for a local store. With a desire to serve his country, in December of 1989, Dave joined the Marines as a Reserve. He graduated Honor Graduate with the rank of Lance Corporal, a true honor for an enlisted Marine. Upon completion of basic training and some additional schooling, Dave began working in construction prior to being activated for the First Gulf War in November 1990. With his appointment to the 5th Marines, he and the platoon received the combat action ribbon. In January 1991, upon his return home from active duty in the war, Dave started college full-time at Western Connecticut State University using the GI Bill but still working part-time in construction. In 1995, he graduated with a degree in Justice and Law Administration and was Honorably Discharged from the Marine Corps. Dave then spent two years working in construction and paving driveways. As often happens in life, Dave crossed paths with Nick Wocl and Brenden Leydon when he was asked to serve as a witness in a trial where they were representing Dave’s employer. This led to an internship and a long-lasting relationship with Tooher, Wocl & Leydon. While he continued to work full-time at the firm, he attended classes at night at Pace University Law School. Upon graduation from law school and passing the Connecticut State Bar in 2003, Dave was hired by the firm as an associate attorney. He was sworn into the State of Connecticut Superior Court in 2003 and into the Federal Court in 2017.