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As senior trial attorney at Papcsy Janosov Roche, Donald Papcsy is dedicated to representing clients in Connecticut and New York. He focuses his practice on handling serious personal injury plaintiff cases, including medical malpractice, as well as serious criminal defense matters, including DUI/DWI cases.
For more than 17 years, Attorney Papcsy has been advocating for victims of negligence to secure much-needed compensation. He understands the significant challenges people face as they deal with catastrophic injuries. Through gathering detailed evidence, quantifying damages and calling in expert witnesses, he constructs compelling arguments to support his clients’ cases.
Attorney Papcsy has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. He is a skilled trial attorney and a fearsome adversary in the courtroom. In one notable case, he secured $4.1 million for the estate of a 13-year-old boy who was killed when a vehicle struck him as he crossed the street in a crosswalk. For this and other successes, Mr. Papcsy has been invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and he holds an Avvo “Superb” rating. In 2015, Attorney Papcsy was inducted into the Connecticut Law Tribune Personal Injury Hall of Fame, and has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for multiple years
As a frequent speaker and published author, Attorney Papcsy often shares his opinion regarding legal matters on national media such as ABC, CNN and Fox News. He is active in the legal community, holding memberships with the American Association for Justice, the Connecticut Bar Association, the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
In 1993, Attorney Papcsy graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science. He then attended Quinnipiac University School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor in 1999. He is also a graduate and active alumni of Fairfield College Preparatory School.
Award Winning Attorney, 5 Star Rated by Clients for Exceptional Results, Listed as Top 5% Attorney in CT, Available to Clients 24/7!
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
Criminal Defense
25%
Car Accident
15%
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 26 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Papcsy Janosov Roche Trial Lawyers
(203) 642-3887
Fax
53 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851
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(203) 642-3887
Fax
1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R, Stamford, CT, 06902
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(203) 642-3888
Fax
60 Cutler Road, Greenwich, CT, 06830
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260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10016
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Posted by Chris | July 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Very Thankful to Attorney Papcsy
Attorney Papcsy handled a real estate dispute for me and my family. Not only did his firm get me the money I was due from a corrupt landlord, but he explained how everything would transpire. Attorney Papcsy handled all of the paperwork and directed me on my rights as a tenant. After a few letters and...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2010 | Personal Injury
Fantastic lawyer, Fantastic firm!
I had a car accident where i sustained terrible injuries that changed my life forever. Don Papcsy and his lawyers not only got me more money than i could have ever expected to compensate me and help me move on, they became like family to me and my wife and children. They made me feel like i was the...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2010
Review for Atty. Pacsy
The lawyers at Papcsy Janosov handled my case with the utmost professionalism. They were extremely reliable, and were available whenever I contacted them regarding my legal matter. There respect for the legal process is commendable. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal council.
Donald Papcsy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Simply said, David is a great DUI lawyer."
"Mr. Papcsy is a fantastic attorney and a talented litigator. He has a wealth of experience and is very diligent with each case. I met Mr. Papcsy personally at one of the state bar events and he struck me as not only extremely intelligent but as an attorney that actually has a very nice and professional demeanor. I also sent a couple of clients to his firm and have received absolutely positive feedback each time."
"Donald is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. He is highly regarded in his field."
"Attorney Don Papcsy is one of the top personal injury attorneys in Connecticut and his reputation as a zealous advocate is well deserved. I have known Attorney Papcsy for over ten years and the experience, skill and compassion he brings to the practice of law inspired me to go to law school. I am honored today to have earned a position as an associate at his firm, Papcsy Janosov Roche Trial Lawyers, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking quality representation."
"Attorney Don Papcsy is one of the top personal injury attorneys in Connecticut and the premier personal injury attorney in lower Connecticut/Fairfield County. His work in the recent case of Prada vs. Town of Stratford is evidence of his great success on behalf of his clients. In this matter, he obtained a settlement of over 4 million dollars for the estate of a boy that was hit and killed by a Town of Stratford truck that was shown to be so dangerous that the town should have never allowed on the road. As a fellow Connecticut Attorney, I have referred clients to Attorney Papcsy and will continue to do so without hesitation. I highly recommend Attorney Don Papcsy for Personal Injury and Criminal Defense matters."
"Attorney Papcsy is a zealous advocate for his clients. The firm itself is well run and results oriented. I highly recommend him and his firm."
"Attorney Papcsy is a first class attorney with an unmatched work ethic. As a colleague, I know him to be a zealous advocate for his clients, bringing experience, skill, and compassion to his practice."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have known Attorney Papcsy since I became a member of the Bar and his reputation as a zealous advocate and savvy litigator not only precede him but are wholly justified. He is an excellent jurist and a I recommend him without reservation."
"Attorney Papcsy has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly regarded members of our profession. His dedication to the practice, knowledge of the law and professionalism have earned him the respect of both his colleagues and the members of the bench before whom he advocates for his clients. Having had the pleasure of knowing Attorney Papscy for over ten years, I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking an experienced and competent attorney for any matter they may have."
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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
2018
Game Changer Professional Excellence Awards, Connecticut Law Tribune
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Personal Injury Hall of Fame, Connecticut Law Tribune
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2013
Member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2013
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Member, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2011
Member, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2010
Best Attorney, Fairfield County Weekly
2009
Front Page, The Lawyers of Fairfield County
N/A
Recognition, SBA bar association
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Expert Legal Commentator, Court Tv/Tru Tv
2001 - Present
Expert Legal Commentator, CNN
2001 - Present
SR. Partner, Papcsy Janosov Roche Trial Lawyers
Associations
2000 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Peter Strimska v. Tinnen
$1,300,000.00 result
Estate of Pauta v. TCHE Bagual
$1,000,000.00 policy
Estate of Carlos Prada, et al v Town of Stratford, et al
$4,100,000.00
Deleon v. Delacruz, et al.
1,225,000.00 policy
Clarke v Warner
250,000.00
Henry Cartagena v. City of Bridgeport
$1,500,000.00
Johnson, et al v. City of Stamford
$918,000.00
Estate of Jesse Lewis, et al v. Estate of Nancy Lanza
$1.5 million dollar
Trujillo v. Santamaria
450,000.00
Education
1999
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
National Television
Expert Legal Commentator
2011
National Television
CNN
2010
ANALYST
Criminal Defense Strategy
2005
The People's Law School
Personal Injury Law
Publications
2018
Connecticut Law Tribune Magazine
250,000.000 settlement for a scooter rider hit by a car
2018
Connecticut Law Tribune Magazine
1.5 Million Settlement for a Pedestrian hit in a Crash
2013
Connecticut Law Tribune Magazine
$4.1 million paid by Town of Stratford
2009
The Lawyers of Fairfield County
myinjuryfirm.com
Languages
Spanish
French
English
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