James Harrington

James Harrington, a board-certified civil trial attorney, is dedicated to advocating for individuals and families impacted by personal injury and wrongful death. With a career marked by compassion and determination, James is a formidable advocate against negligent parties, including individuals, corporations, and insurance companies.

Throughout his legal career, James has successfully recovered millions for victims in various cases, such as motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle crashes, product liability claims, medical and professional negligence, slip and falls, negligent security, and wrongful death. He has also represented clients in drunk and distracted driving cases and advocated for injured bicyclists on roads in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

James has achieved notable success not only in trial courts but also in appellate courts, having argued before the Connecticut Appellate Court, Connecticut Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. His work on the landmark tribal law case, Lewis v. Clarke, resulted in a unanimous decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, significantly impacting the doctrine of tribal sovereign immunity nationwide.

In addition to personal injury, James excels in tribal and casino law, representing clients injured at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos. His deep understanding of tribal jurisdiction and sovereignty positions him as one of the few attorneys capable of managing complex litigation in these specialized legal environments.

James's expertise is recognized through numerous accolades, including being listed in Best Lawyers in America (2024) for excellence in personal injury law and named in Super Lawyers from 2022 to 2025. He also received the Professional Excellence Award from the Connecticut Law Tribune in 2018 for his significant contributions to the legal field, and was honored as an Ascending Alumni by Western New England Law School in 2018.