Atty. Patrick J. Flaherty
Patrick J. Flaherty is a lawyer practicing railroad liability, transportation liability, cosmetic liability defense and 4 other areas of law.
Cosmetic Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving Hartford, CT · 68+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. Flaherty at a Glance
Patrick J. Flaherty is a Retired Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Cooney, Scully and Dowling. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on estate planning and product liability. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1958). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1958) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B. Political, 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vice-President, 1995 National Executive Committee, 1991-, Hartford County, New Britain, Connecticut and American Bar Associations National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. Serves clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Flaherty
- Patrick J. Flaherty is a lawyer practicing railroad liability, transportation liability, cosmetic liability defense and 4 other areas of law
- Patrick J. received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1955, and has been licensed for 68 years
- Patrick J. practices at Cooney, Scully and Dowling in Hartford, CT
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Patrick J. Flaherty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Flaherty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hartford.
Estate Planning & Probate in Hartford
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Product Liability in Hartford
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hartford
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 venue, 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.
Hartford Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hartford-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Hartford Choose Patrick J. Flaherty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick J. Flaherty's practice in the field of estate planning and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J. Flaherty brings 68+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning and product liability, Patrick J. Flaherty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hartford
A Hartford-based practice means Patrick J. Flaherty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick J. Flaherty Handles in Hartford
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