John F. Buckley, Jr.

John F. Buckley Jr. is an attorney at Buckley Wynne & Parese, located in New Haven, Connecticut, where he represents individuals and families in a wide range of personal injury matters. His practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, wrongful death claims and other negligence-related cases. He is dedicated to helping clients pursue fair compensation while providing thoughtful legal guidance throughout every stage of the litigation process.

With decades of legal experience, Mr. Buckley has built a reputation for delivering diligent advocacy and practical counsel in complex personal injury disputes. He approaches each case with careful preparation and a client-centered perspective, working to protect the rights and interests of those who have suffered injuries because of another party’s negligence. His commitment to effective representation has made him a trusted advocate for clients facing challenging legal circumstances.

Mr. Buckley earned his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Middlebury College in 1981 before pursuing his legal education at the University of Connecticut School of Law. He received his Juris Doctor with honors in 1984, developing the legal knowledge and advocacy skills that continue to shape his practice.

Admitted to practice law in Connecticut since 1984, Mr. Buckley is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Throughout his career, he has remained actively involved in the legal profession through participation in numerous local, state and national organizations.

Mr. Buckley serves as a member of the Panel of Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association. He is also a member of the Hartford County Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the New Haven County Bar Association. 

In addition, Mr. Buckley has served on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. In recognition of his professional distinction and ethical standards, he has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.