Lawrence F. Reilly - a Ridgefield, CT Business Litigation Lawyer

Ridgefield Business Litigation Lawyer

Updated: 04/21/2026

Areas of Practice

Business Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Probate Litigation

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Reilly concentrates his practice on civil litigation, including personal injury, commercial matters, and medical malpractice. He handles civil trials as well as litigation in the appellate courts. His practice also includes representing clients in private dispute resolution arenas such as arbitration and mediation. He is admitted to the bars of Connecticut, New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and The United States Supreme Court.

During his 30+ years of practice, Mr. Reilly has tried numerous cases to successful conclusions, including appeals to the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts in Pin v. Kramer, and Gore v. People's Savings Bank, which altered Connecticut law regarding the liability of landowners for the presence of lead-based paint on their property.

Over the course of his career, he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil disputes and trials. He is often asked to act as local counsel by national companies who become involved in Connecticut litigation.

He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Fairfield County Bar Association (Board of Dir., 2005-09, and Co-Chair of the Civil Litigation and Bench and Bar Sections), Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Bar Foundation.

Mr. Reilly also serves as a Special Master, Factfinder, and Arbitrator for the Superior Courts of Connecticut.

He has both lectured and moderated continuing legal education seminars concerning various aspects of civil litigation.

Mr. Reilly is board certified in Civil Trials by the National Board of Trial Advocates, has been recognized and listed in the New England Super Lawyers, and is a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum of the American Association for Justice.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Honors

Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, life member, 2012 - Present
Super Lawyers
The National 100 Top Trial Lawyers

Other Sources of Feedback About Lawrence F. Reilly

Included on the 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
2012 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
2006 Connecticut Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- New York Law School, New York, New York, 1989
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Law Journal: New York Law School Journal of Human Rights, Chief Notes and Comments Editor
Non Legal Education
- State University of New York at Purchase, 1986
  B.A.
  Major: Environmental Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Classes and Seminars

To Object or Not to Object: How, When, and Why to Make an Objection
Strategies for Direct & Cross Examination: Parties, Lay Witneses, and Experts
Personal Injury Case: From Intake Through Trial
Short Calendar Practice

Pro Bono Activities

Special Master - Superior Courts of Connecticut, 1999 - Present
Factfinder and Arbitrator - Superior Courts of Connecticut, 1999 - Present
Board of Directors, Fairfield County Bar Association, 2005 - 2009
Attorney Coach, Ridgefield High School Mock Trial Team, 2005 - 2015
Board of Directors, Norwalk Youth Symphony, 2006 - 2011
Board of Directors, Fairfield County Bar Foundation, 2008 - Present
President and Chairman of the Board, Norwalk Youth Symphony, 2010 - 2011

Representative Cases

Gore v. People's Savings Bank (1995)
White v. Irving Byelas Irrevocable Trust (2001)
Nevers v. Van Zuilen (1997)
Wiener v. HealthNet of Connecticut, Inc.
Pin v. Kramer (2012)
The Final Cut, LLC v. Sharkey (2012)
Greenwich Hills Residents Ass'n, Inc. v. Rhodes, 2012 WL 2149461 (2012)

Published Works

Articles

Church and State: A Critical Analysis of the Lemon Test, New York Law School Journal of Human Rights, 1989

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
New York
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Other Affiliations

Fairfield County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors (2005-09))
Fairfield County Bar Association (Co-Chair, Civil Litigation, Bench and Bar Committees)
Connecticut Bar Association (Member)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
American Association for Justice (Member)

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Contact

Ridgefield, CT

90 Grove St
Suite 110
Ridgefield, CT 06877

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Phone: 203-438-3651

Fax: 203-403-2658

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Website: https://www.lreillylaw.com

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