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Patrick D McCabe
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Biography
Client based practice focused on trial and appellate litigation.
Representing the seriously injured or wronged.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
25 years
Litigation
30%
27 years
Appeals
10%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
2021 2020 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 22 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Patrick McCabe
(203) 548-9161
Fax
2777 Summer St. FL 5, Stamford, CT, 06905
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Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Chuck T | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Exceptional Attorney!
Getting injured is no fun, to say the least. However, I have had the privilege of working with Attorney Patrick McCabe on two personal injury matters over the past fifteen years, both of which resulted in highly favorable outcomes. Throughout each case, he demonstrated the utmost professionalism, com...
Posted by Keishawn | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best lawyer
I’ve worked with Patrick on an accident case. He worked fast at getting results and went out of his way to make sure I received the max I could get. Patrick was very attentive, friendly and showed real concern. He actually cares about his clients. I would definitely recommend.
Posted by Bobby | May 06, 2023
Very knowledgeable
I’m an attorney in California who was seeking information from a Connecticut attorney regarding a case. Mr. McCabe proved knowledgeable, helpful, and an expert in his field. I recommend him to clients seeking counsel in CT.
Posted by Paul | March 23, 2023 | Personal Injury
Trustworth Injury Attorney
My wife and I consulted with Patrick after she had been injured in a minor accident. We found him to be extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and forthright. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services to anyone seeking the services of a highly competent and honest injury attorney.
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Property Foreclosure
I’m giving attorney Patrick McCabe the highest rating because of his professionalism, diligence in our case, and successful result. We hired attorney McCabe on a Mechanics Lien/Foreclosure case. Patrick was very responsive and genuinely cared about our case making the process less stressful. He was e...
Patrick D McCabe's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick McCabe is second to no other Attorney that I have come across in my 30 plus years of practice.. He leaves no stone unturned in pursuing his client's interest! He is highly skilled as a trial lawyer, and clearly sets the standard for other lawyers to strive for. He is highly effective in persuading a jury, with results other Lawyers can only hope for! In addition, he is a true asset to legal profession as a mentor, educator and colleague. I recommend Patrick McCabe without reservation. He clearly sets the Bar for all other Attorneys!"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Patrick on a few files that were not easy. He understands the complex cases with ease and is willing and able to litigate most of the cases I have referred to him. Clearly an advocate, and someone I would want in my corner. A great lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have had the privilege of working with Pat on a number of files. He is a tenacious advocate for his clients and a respected member of our bar."
Yan Margolin
Litigation lawyer
Matthew Forrest
Car accident lawyer
William Davoren
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
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
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
N/A
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
N/A
Top 100 Trial Lawyers (CT), National Trial Lawyers
N/A
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
N/A
Member, Order of the Coif
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Patrick McCabe, LLC
2001 - 2011
Partner, Bello, Lapine & Cassone, LLP
1999 - 2001
Associate, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Associations
2014 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeMember
2012 - 2016
Town of Fairfield, CTCommissioner - Fire Commission
2012 - 2013
Connecticut Veterans Legal CenterVolunteer Attorney
2011 - 2014
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Membership CommitteeMember
2011 - 2015
Fairfield County Bar Association, Appellate CommitteeCo-Chair
2009 - 2012
Stamford Day Laborer ClinicVolunteer Attorney
1997 - 1999
NYU School of Law - Law ReviewMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Car vs. Pedestrian
$245,000
Unprotected Left Turn
$420,000
Insurance Agent Malpractice
$250,000
Back to Back MVAs - UM / Liability
$215,000
Business Divorce
Confidential
Car vs. Pedestrian
Confidential 6 figures
Insurance Breach of Duty to Defend / Bad Faith
>$600,000
Professional Musician
Confidential 6 figures
Drunk Driver - Auto Crash
$375,000
Family Car Crash
$100,000
Injured Passenger
$100,000
Partition / Assault
Property recovered
Attorney Liability
$100,000
Fraud In Sale of Real Estate
Equitable Remedy plus $150,000
Motor Vehicle Crash
$100,000
Suit on Guaranty plus Fraudulent Conveyance
7 Figures; Confidential
Defense of Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure
Mechanics Lien Abandoned
Hit and Run Crash
$100,000.00
Ride-For-Hire Liability
$110,000
Motor Vehicle Crash
$307,500
Motor Vehicle Crash
$150,000
Legal Malpractice
$325,000
Fraudulent Sale of Real Estate
$315,000
Product Liability - Defective Garbage Can
Confidential
Low Speed Rear End Impact
$1,000,000
Car Crash - Greenwich
$960,000
Motor Vehicle Crash
$165,000
Breach of Contract - Heating Oil
$375,000
Workers Compensation Settlement
Confidential
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Street
$100,000
Products Liability
Confidential settlement
Rear End Motor Vehicle Crash
$186,000
Premises Liability - Broken Ankle
$300,000
Passenger Injury
$110,000
Products Liability - Wrongful Death
Confidential settlement
Negligent Assault
$165,000
Golf Cart Hit by Car
$122,500
Back & Neck Injuries
$450,000
Car Crash
Confidential Settlement
Assault
$800,000
MVA v. Pedestrian
$100,000
Motor Vehicle Injury
$300,000 recovery ($200,000 from client's insurer)
Defense of Contract/Note
Favorable Settlement
Prosecution of Professional Malpractice
Confidential 7 Figure Settlement
Bicycling Injury
$82,500 Recovery
Legal/Accounting Malpractice
$135,000 recovery
Fraudulent Disclosures in Sale of Home
$150,000 recovery
Drunk Driver
$300,000 recovery
Fractured Skull of 8 Year Old Boy
Confidential settlement
Appeal from Judgment of Constructive Trust
Judgment affirmed
Knee Injuries
$345,000 recovery
Brain Injury / PTSD
$960,000 recovery
Insurance Coverage Dispute
Client's motion granted, insurer's denied
Rear End MVA Jury Trial
$245,000 jury verdict
Bad Faith Insurance Practices
$575,000 recovery
Exploding Auto
Confidential Settlement
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Confidential arbitration award.
Education
1999
New York University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
1993
University of Texas System, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts, with honors
Languages
English
Spanish
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Q&A
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02 Sep 2025
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Can I accept cash for damage to windshield which was already covered by my insurance?
25 Aug 2025
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02 Aug 2025