Atty. David Joseph Monz

Atty. David Joseph Monz

David Joseph Monz is a lawyer practicing environmental law, environmental compliance, environmental litigation and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Hartford Hartford 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About David Joseph Monz at a glance

David Joseph Monz is a Sharehold, New Haven based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut U.S. District Court, Eastern Distr (2011), and New York (2013). Educated at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA (B.S. Geology, 1980) and University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford CT J.D. High Honors University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford CT J.D. 1989 Articles and Book Review Editor University of Connecticut (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Joseph Monz is a lawyer practicing environmental law, environmental compliance, environmental litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • David practices at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

David Joseph Monz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Joseph Monz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Joseph Monz is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Connecticut →

Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Joseph Monz

Where is David Joseph Monz's law office located?
David Joseph Monz's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Joseph Monz handle?
David Joseph Monz focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has David Joseph Monz practiced law?
David Joseph Monz has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David Joseph Monz go to law school?
David Joseph Monz earned their education at (B.S. Geology, 1980); (—).
How can I contact David Joseph Monz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Joseph Monz received?
David Joseph Monz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S. Geology
Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
- 1980
University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford CT J.D. High Honors University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford CT J.D. 1989 Articles and Book Review Editor University of Connecticut
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut U.S. District Court, Eastern Distr
Admitted: 2011
New York
Admitted: 2013

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