Michael J. Walsh
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in West Hartford, CT
Attorney Michael J. Walsh founded his Connecticut law firm, Walsh Woodard LLC, in 1996. Today, from his law offices in West Hartford and Groton, he continues to focus his efforts on assisting clients who have suffered due to the negligence of other individuals, businesses and professionals. Today, clients from throughout New England seek his assistance as they pursue personal injury and wrongful death compensation in cases related to the following:
• Medical malpractice
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Dangerous drugs
• Product liability
Mr. Walsh began his legal career in 1987 after earning his law degree from University of Connecticut School of Law and his approval to practice in Connecticut's state courtrooms. Today, he has also received the approvals to practice from New York state, the U.S. District Courts for the District of Connecticut and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.
Thanks to Mr. Walsh's unwavering dedication to protecting the rights of injured victims and their families, he has earned a reputation as one of the country's leading personal injury attorneys. As a result, he is the recipient of a number of honors and awards, including a "Superb" rating from Avvo and a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished peer-review rating*. In addition, the National Board of Trial Advocacy recognizes him as board certified in the area of civil trial law.
Mr. Walsh is a valued member of the legal community, thanks to his involvement with a number of organizations. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, where he served as president from 2012 until 2013.
*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 Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
- 50%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 40%Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10%Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
Animal Bites, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Defense, Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Informed Consent, Motor Vehicle Defects, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2022
Top Lists
- Top 50: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2019 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2018 Connecticut Super Lawyers
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- Top 100: 2018 New England Super Lawyers
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- Top 100: 2017 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers
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- Top 100: 2016 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2015 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2015 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2012 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2012 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2011 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2011 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2010 New England Super Lawyers
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- Top 100: 2009 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2008 New England Super Lawyers
- Top 10: 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2007 Connecticut Super Lawyers
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About Michael J. Walsh
First Admitted: 1987, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: http://www.walshwoodard.com/attorney/michael-j-walsh/
Educational Background
- Stonehill College, B.S. in Mathematics/Computer Science, magna cum laude, with high honors, 1984
Pro bono/Community Service
- Life Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law
- Editorial Board of the Connecticut Law Review
Verdicts/Settlements
- Weigold v. Patel
- Chylinski v. Walmart, Inc.
- Filippi v. State of Connecticut
- Suarez v. Sordo
- Rumbin v. Utical Mutual
- Falls Church v. Tyler, Cooper & Alcorn
- Meek v. Walmart Stores, Inc.
Honors/Awards
- Connecticut's Super Lawyers, Connecticut Magazine’s Super Lawyer Section
- Selected as one of the Top 10 Connecticut Super Lawyers, 2009 and 2010
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Bar/Professional Activity
- President, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 2012
- Connecticut Bar, 1987
- Medical Malpractice Committee, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- New London County Bar Association
- Board of Governors, CLE Committee, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Associate Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2006
- Eastern District Court of New York
- Member, American Association of Justice
- Federal District Court of Connecticut
- Member, Hartford County Bar Association
- Officer, Executive Committee, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2010
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- Advocate Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Member, American Bar Association
- New York Bar, 1988
- Member, Connecticut Bar Association
- Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Southern District Court of New York
- Legislative Committee, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Industry Groups
- American Assoc. For Justice
- AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES
- American College Of Trial Lawyers
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Assoc
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Last Updated: 5/15/2022