Paul McConnell
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Paul McConnell
Biography
Connecticut Trial Attorney Paul McConnell is a former Judge, Marine Corps infantry officer, and federal prosecutor with extensive grand jury, trial, and appellate experience.
Paul was educated in mediation and jurisprudence by the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada and by the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce (CCND).
He is a highly skilled mediator, trial lawyer, advocate, and negotiator. He has been the lead counsel or presiding judge in hundreds of matters including over 55 jury trials.
Following 18 years of public service, Paul started his own firm in 2014 to focus on one thing: representing individuals with passion and purpose.
Presently, Paul limits his practice to mediation and high-stakes litigation matters involving personal injury, medical malpractice, divorce, custody, and federal criminal defense matters. He is involved in strategically planning for nearly all cases in his firm and routinely represents clients in Fairfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties.
With offices in Hartford, New Canaan, and New Haven, and by appointment only in Greenwich, Shelton, and Stamford
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Call for details
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney / Founder McConnell Family Law Group
Year: 2014 - Current
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Senior Reserve Trial Judge Navy Marine Corps Trial Judiciary
Year: 2014 - Current
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Trial Judge U.S. Marine Corps
Year: 2001 - 2005
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Deputy Chief Judge U.S. Marine Corps
Year: 2005 - 2008
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AUSA U.S. Attorney's Office (D.CT.)
Year: 2008 - 2014
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Professional Associations
Connecticut State Bar Member (Current)
Publications
CERCLA Wrestling: Grappling with Conflicting Legislative Intent and the Citizens' Suit Provision Temple Environmental Law & Technology Journal (January 1, 1995)
Military Commissions and the Global War on Terror ABA Judges' Journal (January 1, 2006)
Issue Spotting Under the Federal Tort Claims Act Connecticut Law Journal (January 1, 2014)
Awards
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AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbel 2020.0
Note: Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence Selected: 2019 & 2020
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Standing Tall Award
U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Connecticut 2012.0
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Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (for Defense Counsel)
U.S. Marine Corps 2000.0
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Meritorious Service Medal (for Prosecutor)
U.S. Marine Corps 2001.0
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Meritorious Service Medal (Judge)
Navy/Marine Corps Trial Judiciary 2004.0
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Meritorious Service Medal (for Deputy Chief Judge)
Navy/Marine Corps Trial Judiciary 2010.0
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Meritorious Service Medal
U.S. Marine Corps 2011.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association 2017.0
Education
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Army Judge Advocate's Legal Center and School LL.M. (2005)
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Wittenberg University B.A. (1987) | Economics
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Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. (1996) | Law
Speaking Engagements
Evidence and Trial Advocacy, Naval Justice School, January 1, 2009
Evidence and Trial Advocacy, Naval Justice School, January 1, 2009
Websites
https://www.doctorlawyerteam.com
The Doctor Lawyer Team
The Doctor Lawyer Team
638 Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
McConnell Family Law Group / The Doctor Lawyer Team
157 Church Street, New Haven 06510
McConnell Family Law Group / The Doctor Lawyer Team
71 Elm St., #201, New Canaan, CT 06840