Atty. Michael J. Donnelly
Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Michael Donnelly is dedicated to supporting both public and private entities in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation - Construction, proudly working with Harris Beach Murtha. Michael is involved in the drafting of contracts, addressing bid issues, and facilitating dispute resolution in diverse construction matters.
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About Michael J. Donnelly at a glance
Michael J. Donnelly is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Harris Beach Murtha. Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Michael Donnelly is dedicated to supporting both public and private entities in Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation - Construction, proudly working with Harris Beach Murtha
- Michael is involved in the drafting of contracts, addressing bid issues, and facilitating dispute resolution in diverse construction matters
- A highlight of his career includes aiding a successful bidder in defending a public bid challenge, which resulted in a six-figure settlement for vexatious litigation and a written apology
- He has substantial involvement in the construction industry, representing owners in power plant construction and contractors in international arbitration for solar facility development
- With experience in jury trials, courtside cases, and appeals, Michael defended a mechanics' lien case in Federal Court, obtaining more than $1 million as a counterclaim judgment alongside a defense judgment
- Beyond construction matters, Michael assists both profit-oriented and nonprofit entities in litigation and advises on information security issues
- His work includes class action defense under the TCPA and various other legal challenges
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Donnelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →
Michael J. Donnelly is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Connecticut →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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