Lawrence F. Reilly

Mr. Reilly concentrates his practice on civil litigation, including personal injury, commercial matters, and medical malpractice. He handles civil trials as well as litigation in the appellate courts. His practice also includes representing clients in private dispute resolution arenas such as arbitration and mediation. He is admitted to the bars of Connecticut, New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and The United States Supreme Court.

During his 30+ years of practice, Mr. Reilly has tried numerous cases to successful conclusions, including appeals to the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts in Pin v. Kramer, and Gore v. People's Savings Bank, which altered Connecticut law regarding the liability of landowners for the presence of lead-based paint on their property.

Over the course of his career, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil disputes and trials. He is often asked to act as local counsel by national companies who become involved in Connecticut litigation.

He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Fairfield County Bar Association (Board of Dir., 2005-09, and Co-Chair of the Civil Litigation and Bench and Bar Sections), Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice.  He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Bar Foundation.

Mr. Reilly also serves as a Special Master, Factfinder, and Arbitrator for the Superior Courts of Connecticut.

He has both lectured and moderated continuing legal education seminars concerning various aspects of civil litigation.

Mr. Reilly is board certified in Civil Trials by the National Board of Trial Advocates, has been recognized and listed in the New England Super Lawyers, and is a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum of the American Association for Justice.