Mary Ann Connors
Bridgeport: (203) 331-8888
Danbury: (203) 744-4707
Middletown: (860) 343-1051
1000 Lafayette Boulevard
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Since Mary Ann Connors earned her degree from the University of Connecticut School Of Law in 1987, her skillful advocacy and thorough preparation has resulted in many favorable settlements and verdicts. Her extensive trial experience encompasses medical malpractice, products liability, motor vehicle torts and wrongful death.
Mary Ann currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Connecticut Trial Lawyers. She has served as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Connecticut Superior Court since 1999, hearing cases and rendering decisions. Mary Ann has spoken at continuing legal education seminars on topics from products liability to negotiation.
"We are committed to protecting the rights of those who have suffered injustice through the conduct of others. Our team approach ensures that each client benefits from our collective experience and talents, as well as the individualized attention that has established our reputation in the legal community."
Education
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut, 1987
Law Journal: University of Connecticut International Law Journal, Executive Editor, 1985 - 1986
Law Journal: University of Connecticut International Law Journal, Notes and Comments Editor, 1986 - 1987
B.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, 1984
Honors: Magna Cum Laude Honors: with Honors
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut, 1987U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1988
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Connecticut Superior Court
Arbitrator
Connecticut Bar Associations
American Bar Associations
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 2004 - 2005
Secretary
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1996 - Present
Member, Board of Governors
American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Bridgeport Bar Association
Middlesex County Bar Association
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Honors/Awards
Connecticut Super Lawyers, Connecticut Magazine, 2008
The American Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2008
Connecticut Super Lawyers, Connecticut Magazine, 2009
The American Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2009
The American Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2010
Connecticut Super Lawyers, Connecticut Magazine, 2011
The American Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2011
Published Works
The Legal Framework of a Products Liability Case in Connecticut (Co-author), Connecticut Bar Journal, Vol. 65, No. 5, Oct., 1993
The Trials and Tribulations of 220 (D) (Co-author), CTLA Forum, Vol. 12, No. 1, Jan., 1994
Supreme and Appellate Court Review 1994, (Co-author), CTLA Forum, Vol. 12, No. 6, November/December, 1994
Supreme and Appellate Court Review 1995, (Co-author), CTLA Forum, Vol. 13, No. 4, July/August, 1995
Supreme and Appellate Court Review 1996, (Co-author), CTLA Forum, Vol. 14, No. 1, January/February, 1996
Supreme and Appellate Court Review 1996-1997, (Co-author), CTLA Forum, Vol. 15, No. 4, July/August, 1997
Supreme and Appellate Court Review 1998, (Co-author), CTLA Forum, Vol. 16, No. 4, July/August, 1998
Classes/Seminars Taught
Speaker, Products Liability, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, May, 1993
Speaker, Premises Liability, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Speaker, Proving Perplexing Injuries, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, November 16, 1996
Speaker, How to Make $$$ on Low Impact, Connective Tissue Cases, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, April 4, 1998
Speaker, Annual Legal Support Staff Seminar, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, April 28, 2000
Co-Chair/Speaker, The Art of Negotiation, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, November 14, 2003
Speaker, Recognizing and Proving the Invisible Injury, Connecticut Civil Justice Foundation, Inc., May 16, 2008
Co-chair/speaker, Mediation Success: Negotiation Techniques That Work, Connecticut Civil Justice Foundation, October 24, 2008
Speaker, Success at Mediation, Connecticut Civil Justice Foundation, April 8, 2011.
Past Employment Positions
Cohen and Wolf, P.C., 1987 - 1998