Christopher Houlihan

Christopher Houlihan is a partner at RisCassi & Davis, P.C.  Chris represents individuals who have been injured by medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, dog attacks, slip and falls, defective products, and other complex catastrophic accidents. Additionally, Chris has helped spearhead the firm’s product liability and mass tort practice.

Attorney Houlihan has obtained successful outcomes for his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. He has represented victims of traumatic brain injuries, quadriplegia, severe orthopedic injuries, burns, scarring, sexual abuse, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and other complex trauma. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, as well as the Federal District Courts in each of those states.

He has tried numerous jury cases to verdict and obtained tens of millions of dollars in compensation for his clients in state and federal courts throughout southern New England. Chris has prevailed at trial for victims of motor vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents, legal malpractice, and medical malpractice.

Chris believes that a successful trial lawyer must have an unmatched understanding of both the law and the facts in every case. More importantly, he believes that it requires a level of empathy and understanding for his clients, who are often struggling with some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives.

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law, magna cum laude
• Providence College, B.S.

Professional Activities

• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
  • Current Member, Board of Governors
  • Former Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Committee
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Advocates
• Member, Rhode Island Association of Justice
• Member of the Hartford County Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, and American Bar Association
• Barrister, Oliver Ellsworth American Inn of Court