
OUR TEAM
Morris L. Barocas, Esq.
Born and raised in Stamford, Mr. Barocas attended New Canaan Country School and Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT, where he played football, and lacrosse. Following his high school graduation, attorney Barocas attended The George Washington University, studying finance and serving as senator of the business school in the university’s Student Association. At GW, Mr. Barocas enjoyed membership in Sigma Chi Fraternity where he served as an officer. Following college and before law school, Mr. Barocas listed and sold real estate as a realtor at William Pitt Real Estate. In 1995 Barocas graduated from Quinnipiac University earning a Juris Doctor degree.
While in law school Barocas worked in the legal departments of American Home Products and SNET. The SNET position led to a contract position with NYNEX telephone company after graduation, where attorney Barocas worked on the merger of NYNEX and Bell Atlantic telephone companies, a precursor to Verizon.
In 1997 Barocas took an associate position with the well respected Stamford firm of Diserio Martin O’Connor and Castiglioni LLP. In 1999 Barocas led the real estate department of a small New Canaan firm and built the practice to substantial levels before leaving to found his own firm in 2003.
Mr. Barocas is committed to continuing professional development to extend his skills and stay up to date on the latest developments that may be relevant to his clients. Barocas lectures before the community, real estate firms, mortgage companies, and banks, and is published in the Connecticut Law Tribune.
Mr. Barocas is a founding member of the New Canaan Alliance of Business Professionals and has served as president and membership coordinator of the BNI Thrive chapter in Greenwich. He has sat on the Board of Directors of the Young Leadership Division of the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien; Attorney Barocas is married to Lisa Barocas, a special education teacher at Eastern Middle School in Greenwich and has two children. He enjoys occasionally sipping a craft beer, watching professional sports, attending concerts, and boating on the Long Island Sound. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Daniel Pagana, Esq.
Daniel Pagana is an associate attorney at The Barocas Law Firm, bringing a unique blend of legal expertise, business acumen, and social service experience to our practice. His diverse background enables him to approach client matters with a well-rounded perspective and a deep commitment to service.
Daniel earned his Juris Doctor from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University in 2023, demonstrating exceptional dedication by balancing night classes with a full-time career in social work. He was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in June 2024, marking the commencement of his legal career. Prior to law school, Daniel completed a double major in Economics and Political Science at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2015. While at Duquesne, Daniel actively participated in the school’s wills clinic, providing pro bono legal services to underserved community members. He also contributed as a writer for Juris magazine, authoring articles on environmental law, the courts, and election law.
Before pursuing his legal career, Daniel gained valuable business experience in sales, honing his interpersonal and negotiation skills. His subsequent work as a social worker while attending law school further developed his ability to empathize with clients and navigate complex personal situations.
Daniel’s unique combination of legal education, business experience, and social work background equips him with the skills to provide comprehensive, empathetic legal representation. His diverse skill set and dedication to serving others make him a valuable asset to our firm and its clients.
