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Biography
For more than 35 years, Michael D’Amico has been one of Connecticut’s leading trial lawyers, fighting for victims of negligence, malpractice, and abuse. A founding partner of D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers, he is dual board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – a distinction held by only select trial lawyers nationwide.
Mike has dedicated his career to fighting the good fight – standing up for people in their most difficult moments, including victims of catastrophic injury, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. He has tried some of the most complex and high-stakes cases in Connecticut, earning some of the largest personal injury verdicts in state history. These include:
- $45 million verdict in 2025 which he tried with his son, Jeremy – the largest motorcycle injury verdict in Connecticut history, and
- $23 million for a young man with autism who sustained brain injuries in a school bus crash which he and his son, Jeremy, also tried together.
Lawdragon praised Mike and his firm as “go-to warriors… boldly taking on fights thought impossible,” calling him “relentless, compassionate… a dominant force in the courtroom” who secures “frequent seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements” for injured clients.
He is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and currently serves on its Board of Governors and its Executive and Medical Malpractice Committees, as well as being Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee. He has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability; has been selected several times by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in the New Haven metro area in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability; and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers as among the top ten lawyers in Connecticut in the field of personal injury.
Mike is also a frequent lecturer and author on topics including personal injury, medical negligence, and trial advocacy, and is regularly sought out by other local and out-of-state law firms to serve as trial counsel on complex and high-stakes cases.
Personal Philosophy
From an early age, Mike was drawn to solving mysteries and uncovering the truth. That passion now fuels his trial practice: examining every angle, challenging every weakness, and fighting tirelessly for his clients, guided by an unwavering pursuit of justice. He was one of the first Connecticut lawyers to take on nursing home abuse cases, and his pioneering work in this field has shaped how these cases are litigated statewide.
Mike views each case as more than a legal battle – it’s about protecting families, restoring dignity, and creating lasting accountability. “We give a voice to people who are unable to speak for themselves,” he says. “It is an enormous responsibility, and we put our heart into every case.”
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Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Car Accident
12%
Defective and Dangerous Products
12%
Health Care
12%
Medical Malpractice
12%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 39 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
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Michael A. D'Amico's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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My Attorney, Michael A. D'Amico
Mike and staff were very knowledgeable from the start. I have never had to hire an attorney for a case of this sort. He made me feel so at ease. I was very comfortable coming into his office after the first appointment. He was very gentle and kind and always told me that I did a good job, even if I...
Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2008
Best Lawyer In The State Of Connecticut
I sustained a back injury in June 2003 in a work place accident. Mike was recommended to me by a family member. He has worked with me since 2003 taking great care of my medical issues with compassion, understanding and swift action. He fought long and hard for what he believed I deserved from this u...
Michael A. D'Amico's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Attorney D'Amico is one of the leading legal minds in tort law in the State. He is also one of the leaders of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers of Connecticut and a great trial lawyer. I recommend him without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2015
Personal Injury Hall of Fame, Connecticut Law Tribune
2015
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2014
Plaintiff's Product Liability, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100, New England Super Lawyers
2013
Top 50, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2012
Top 50, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2011
Top 50, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
N/A
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
Listed, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Partner, D'Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC
1900 - Present
Member, D'Amico & Pettinicchi, L.L.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1986 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
American Association for Justice
Member
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Board of Governors
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board of Examiners
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Medical Malpractice Committee
Executive Committee
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Executive Committee
2014 - 2015
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
2013 - 2015
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaNational Advisory Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Alicia Howe v. Christopher T. McAllister, et al
$4.25 million settlement
Theresa Dalessio, Administratrix of the Estate of Amel Trezza
$2.5 million jury verdict (2007)
Christopher Duffy v. Sarah Poynton
$5.3 million judgment
Edward Dillon, Jr. v. Providence Washington
$1,047,400.00 jury verdict
John Cummings v. Clifford J. Smith, et al
$3,074,204.00 jury verdict (2001)
Education
1986
Quinnipiac College School of Law
JD
1983
University of Connecticut
BA
N/A
University of Bridgeport School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Basic Anatomy of a Nursing Home Case in Connecticut
Nursing Home Negligence & Abuse
N/A
A Review of Common Practice Issues for the Personal Injury Paralegal
Personal Injury Paralegal Practices
Publications
2015
Connecticut Law Tribune
Digitalo Evidence in Personal Injury Cases
2015
Connecticut Law Tribune
Injury Victims Gouged for Requesting Medical Records
2007
Connecticut Law Tribune
Doing Your Own Focus Group
Languages
English
Activity
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