Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Connecticut (2026)
Key Takeaways
- RisCassi & Davis, P.C. ranks #1 statewide, recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
- Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC ranks #2 with four attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 (2025) and a Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year designation.
- Connecticut's top firms cluster in two regions: Hartford-area firms (RisCassi & Davis, Carter Mario, Hastings Cohan & Walsh) and Fairfield County firms (Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, Silver Golub & Teitell, Casper & de Toledo).
- This ranking aggregates 17 sources including Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Lawdragon 500, U.S. News, and the Connecticut Law Tribune Hall of Fame.
- Six of the top 10 firms appear in at least 3 high-authority sources (trust score ≥7), indicating strong cross-source consensus.
Based on cross-referencing 17 authoritative sources — including Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Lawdragon 500, U.S. News & World Report, and the Connecticut Law Tribune Hall of Fame — here are the top-ranked personal injury law firms in Connecticut for 2026.
Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Connecticut — Ranked
- RisCassi & Davis, P.C. — #1 in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers (2025); 4 Fellows in the American College of Trial Lawyers; 7 NBTA Board Certified trial advocates. Hartford. Meta-score: 94/100.
- Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC — 4 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 (2025); #2 in Best Lawyers; Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice. Bridgeport. Meta-score: 92/100.
- Carter Mario Law Firm — #3 in Best Lawyers; #1 on Expertise.com Hartford (2025); over $1 billion recovered. Hartford. Meta-score: 86/100.
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP — #4 in Best Lawyers; #3 in Super Lawyers; 4 CT Law Tribune Hall of Fame verdicts; led Connecticut's $4 billion tobacco litigation. Stamford. Meta-score: 84/100.
- D'Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers — #5 in Best Lawyers with Lawyer of the Year 2025–2026; Top 10 Super Lawyers for 10+ consecutive years; CT Law Tribune Hall of Fame inductee. New Haven. Meta-score: 83/100.
- Casper & de Toledo LLC — Both partners in the Lawdragon 500 (2025); listed in Best Lawyers since 1999; 2 CT Law Tribune Hall of Fame awards. Stamford. Meta-score: 82/100.
- Claggett, Sykes & Garza — #6 in both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers (2025); over $1.2 billion in verdicts and settlements. Bridgeport. Meta-score: 78/100.
- Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP — National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member; #3 on Expertise.com Hartford (2025); AV Preeminent rated. Hartford. Meta-score: 76/100.
- Trantolo & Trantolo — #8 in Super Lawyers (2025); #4 on Expertise.com Hartford; 7 offices across Connecticut. Hartford. Meta-score: 74/100.
- The Flood Law Firm — Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; #5 on Expertise.com Hartford (2025). Middletown. Meta-score: 73/100.
Top Firms in the Hartford Area
RisCassi & Davis, P.C. leads the Hartford market with the highest meta-score (94/100) and recognition across 5 sources. Carter Mario Law Firm ranks #1 on Expertise.com Hartford and #1 on ThreeBestRated Hartford. Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP holds a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 designation. Trantolo & Trantolo operates 7 offices statewide. The Flood Law Firm rounds out the Hartford-area top 5 with an ACTL Fellowship.
Top Firms in Fairfield County (Stamford, Bridgeport)
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC (Bridgeport) ranks #2 statewide with 4 Lawdragon 500 attorneys. Silver Golub & Teitell LLP (Stamford) earned 4 CT Law Tribune Hall of Fame verdicts and led Connecticut's $4 billion tobacco recovery. Casper & de Toledo LLC (Stamford) places both partners in the Lawdragon 500. Claggett, Sykes & Garza (Bridgeport) has recovered over $1.2 billion per Best Lawyers.
Top Firms in New Haven County
D'Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers leads the New Haven area with a meta-score of 83/100. D'Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers holds both a Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year award (2025–2026) and a CT Law Tribune Hall of Fame induction. Claggett, Sykes & Garza also serves New Haven County clients from nearby Bridgeport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the #1 ranked personal injury lawyer in Connecticut?
RisCassi & Davis, P.C. in Hartford ranks #1 with a 94/100 meta-score, recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers (4 Fellows), and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
Which Connecticut personal injury firms appear in the Lawdragon 500?
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC has 4 attorneys in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2025), and Casper & de Toledo LLC has both partners listed in the same Lawdragon 500 ranking.
What are the top personal injury firms in Stamford, Connecticut?
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP (#3 Super Lawyers, 4 CT Law Tribune Hall of Fame verdicts) and Casper & de Toledo LLC (Lawdragon 500, Best Lawyers since 1999) are the top-ranked Stamford firms.
Which Connecticut personal injury firm has the largest reported recovery?
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP led Connecticut's tobacco litigation resulting in a $4 billion recovery, per Best Lawyers. Carter Mario Law Firm reports over $1 billion in total client recoveries.
How was this Connecticut personal injury lawyer ranking compiled?
This ranking cross-references 17 sources including Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Lawdragon 500, U.S. News, and the Connecticut Law Tribune. Meta-scores weight appearance frequency (40%), ranking position (30%), source authority (20%), and credentials (10%).