Atty. William J. "Bill" Ronalter
A partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP, and a top-rated lawyer based in Hartford, Connecticut, William J. Ronalter has been licensed to practice law in the state since 1991 serving Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties.
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William J. "Bill" Ronalter is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Hartford) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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A partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP, and a top-rated lawyer based in Hartford, Connecticut, William J. Ronalter has been licensed to practice law in the state since 1991 serving Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties. Serving as the chair of the firm’s catastrophic injury section, he has committed his practice to serving those injured, or who have lost their loved ones to an accident or as a result of the reckless actions of others. With more than 34 years of experience in the field of law, his practice covers all aspects of personal injury, including:
- Motor vehicle crashes including uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Crashes involving motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians
- Crashes involving trucks, semi or tractor-trailers (big-rig crashes) and multi-vehicle crashes
- Slip-and-fall injuries
- Wrongful death
- Construction accidents
- Dog bites
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Dental malpractice
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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.
William J. "Bill" Ronalter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
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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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