Paul McConnell

Paul McConnell, located in Branford, Connecticut, is a highly experienced trial counsel with a background that includes serving as a judge, a Marine Corps infantry officer, and a federal prosecutor. His legal expertise spans grand jury, trial, and appellate work. Educated in mediation and jurisprudence at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada, and the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce, Paul is a proficient mediator, trial lawyer, advocate, and negotiator.

Paul has acted as lead counsel or presiding judge in hundreds of cases, including more than 55 jury trials. After dedicating 18 years to public service, he founded his own firm in 2014 to passionately represent individuals. His practice focuses on mediation and high-stakes litigation in areas such as personal injury, medical negligence, divorce, custody, and federal criminal corporate matters.

With offices in Hartford, New Canaan, and New Haven, and available by appointment in Greenwich, Shelton, and Stamford, Paul is actively involved in strategic planning for most disputes his firm handles. He regularly serves clients across Fairfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties.