Paul was born and raised in Waterbury, CT. Paul was a full-time Adult Probation Officer with the State of Connecticut before attending law school and graduating with honors. Paul's blue-collar upbringing instilled a sense of fairness and hard work in him that he uses to the great benefit of his clients. Paul's most rewarding cases have involved his representation of working families in claims against powerful Connecticut corporations and insurance companies. Paul's hard work resulted in being designated for inclusion in the 2009-15 editions of Super Lawyers Magazine. He has also been listed in the field of Personal Injury Litigation in the Best Lawyers in America, 2010-15.
Paul was a longtime member of the Waterbury Boys' Club and for years has been a supporter of youth athletics in Waterbury, Southington and Wolcott. Paul is devoted to his alma mater, Sacred Heart High School. In 2005, Paul was honored with the school's Distinguished Alumni Award. He now serves on the school's Advancement Committee. Paul recently was named to the Board of Trustees of The University of Saint Joseph in Hartford, CT.
Paul has used his background and strong work ethic to achieve successful verdicts and settlements for a Waterbury infant injured at birth, a New Haven nursing student rendered quadriplegic in a motor vehicle collision and New London County dairy farmers whose cattle were injured by stray voltage.
Paul received his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in 1985. He was then employed by the State of Connecticut, Judicial Department, as a Child Support Enforcement Officer and an Adult Probation Officer. He received his law degree, with honors, from Western New England School of Law in 1994. Paul was a member of the Western New England Law Review in 1993-1994. Paul maintained his full-time employment with the State of Connecticut and RisCassi and Davis, P.C., during his legal education.
Paul is a certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and the Waterbury Bar Association. He has lectured for the Institute for Paralegal Education on Essential Litigation Skills for Paralegals, as well as the Hartford County Bar Association, and he has also contributed to and lectured at seminars by the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association on various litigation-related topics.
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Acquired: 1994
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131 Oak St, Po Box 261557, Hartford, CT, 06106-1515
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Posted by Paul | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Paul guided me through the legal process after being injured in a car accident. Paul and his team were kind, caring, and treated me like family. The process took almost 3 years and i could not have picked a better team to help me. Thank you Paul!!
Posted by John | September 22, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I was referred to Atty. Paul Iannaccone by my brother. Paul listened to my story of the past 6 years and my on going back issues which resulted from a November 14, 2013 on the job injury. He was very informative with the available legal direction of my Sept. 1st, 2020 surgery increased problems with ...
Posted by Vince | August 6, 2015
Paul is top notch. He keeps your expectations real and speaks to you as an equal. I highly recommend Paul if you are looking for someone who will treat you like he would treat his own family member.
Posted by Susan | July 30, 2015
I was referred to Paul through a friend, the first time I met with him he listened to what I had to say without interrupting me. When I finished he asked questions trying to be as gentle as he could. Paul explained the whole process in the first visit being very honest in what I could expect from him...
Posted by Christine | July 29, 2015
Attorney Iannaccone handled a difficult personal injury matter for me. Throughout the process he was honest, realistic and always available to answer questions or address concerns. Although we did not take my case to trial, I have witnessed him in the courtroom and he is an experienced litigator who...
"I enthusiastically endorse Attorney Paul Iannaccone. I have had the privilege of serving as an arbitrator on cases in which Paul has represented the injured party. He is not only a skilled advocate on behalf of his clients but also a highly professional and ethical attorney."
"Paul is a dedicated and passionate advocate for his clients. I've had the pleasure of working with Paul, and opposite Paul, on two different cases. He is as personable as he is capable. Any client would be fortunate to have him on their side. I highly recommend him."
"I regularly refer Paul Iannaccone to my clients in need of a personal injury attorney. Not only is Paul an expert in his field, he does a fantastic job dealing with my clients on a personal level. I recommend him without hesitation."
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2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2002
Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1994 - 2015
Partner, RisCassi & Davis, P.C.
2015 - Present
University of Saint JosephBoard of Trustees
2010 - Present
Sacred Heart High SchoolAdvancement Committee
2009 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
Settlement
Plaintiff's verdict
Plaintiff's verdict
Plaintiffs Verdict
Plaintiffs verdict
1994
Law
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Use of Experts for ESI Evidence
2014
Master Storytelling
2013
Basic Trial Prep
2008
Depositions
2008
Expert Deposition
2000
Essential Litigation Skills for Paralegals
2016
2013
English