Atty. Michael A. D'Amico
For more than 35 years, Michael D’Amico has been one of Connecticut’s leading trial lawyers, fighting for victims of negligence, malpractice, and abuse. A founding partner of D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers, he is dual board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – a distinction held by only select trial lawyers nationwide.
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Michael A. D'Amico is a Founder based in Watertown, Connecticut, practicing at D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1986). Educated at Quinnipiac College School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Connecticut, 1986 U, S, and District Court District of Connecticut, 1987 U. Serands clients in Watertown, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For more than 35 years, Michael D’Amico has been one of Connecticut’s leading trial lawyers, fighting for victims of negligence, malpractice, and abuse
- A founding partner of D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers, he is dual board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – a distinction held by only select trial lawyers nationwide
- Mike has dedicated his career to fighting the good fight – standing up for people in their most difficult moments, including victims of catastrophic injury, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and wrongful death
- He has tried some of the most complex and high-stakes cases in Connecticut, earning some of the largest personal injury verdicts in state history
- These include: $45 million verdict in 2025 which he tried with his son, Jeremy – the largest motorcycle injury verdict in Connecticut history, and $23 million for a young man with autism who sustained brain injuries in a school bus crash which he and his son, Jeremy, also tried together
- Lawdragon praised Mike and his firm as “go-to warriors… boldly taking on fights thought impossible,” calling him “relentless, compassionate… a dominant force in the courtroom” who secures “frequent seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements” for injured clients
- He is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and currently serves on its Board of Governors and its Executive and Medical Malpractice Committees, as well as being Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee
- He has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability
- has been selected several times by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in the New Haven metro area in the fields of personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability
- and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers as among the top ten lawyers in Connecticut in the field of personal injury
- Mike is also a frequent lecturer and author on topics including personal injury, medical negligence, and trial advocacy, and is regularly sought out by other local and out-of-state law firms to serve as trial counsel on complex and high-stakes cases
- Personal Philosophy From an early age, Mike was drawn to solving mysteries and uncovering the truth
- That passion now fuels his trial practice: examining every angle, challenging every weakness, and fighting tirelessly for his clients, guided by an unwavering pursuit of justice
- He was one of the first Connecticut lawyers to take on nursing home abuse cases, and his pioneering work in this field has shaped how these cases are litigated statewide
- Mike views each case as more than a legal battle – it’s about protecting families, restoring dignity, and creating lasting accountability. “We give a voice to people who are unable to speak for themselves,” he says. “It is an enormous responsibility, and we put our heart into every case.”
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael A. D'Amico is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
Michael A. D'Amico is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Connecticut →
Michael A. D'Amico is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Connecticut →
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 Watertown 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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