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Donovan & Morello, LLP is a trial firm founded in 1987 by John R. Donovan — a former Connecticut prosecutor — and Paul A. Morello, Jr. — who formerly defended insurance companies against personal injury claims. Today, they use that unique legal knowledge to lead our team in protecting the rights of the criminally accused and the injured.
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PERSONAL INJURY &
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
ATTORNEYS IN CROMWELL, CT

Always ready to go to trial for you

With more than 70 years of combined experience in personal injury and criminal defense, our attorneys know when to get aggressive and when to push for a more amicable solution. We will do everything we can to keep you out of the courtroom, but rest assured — if trial is what it takes to fight for your best interests, we are more than prepared for the challenge.

On the day you turn to an attorney, you’ve likely been through the worst day of your life. Our passion is to help you move past it by outsmarting the other side. John R. "Jake" Donovan

35+ years of trial-tested experience. Award-winning results.

Since establishing our firm in 1987, we have earned the recognition and respect of the Connecticut legal community — to the point that we’ve received numerous awards from U.S. News, Martindale-Hubbell, and our peers in Hartford County and Middlesex County.

The reason for our success: we’re always thinking of our clients’ best interests. One of our strengths in practicing law as long as we have is the innate ability to anticipate and solve problems before they arise. Since our priority is always on doing right by our clients, we use that insight to determine whether mediation, arbitration, or litigation is the best course of action.

The result: a long track record of success on behalf of our clients, whether they came to us for criminal defense or help with a personal injury claim.

MEET YOUR ATTORNEYS

Paul A. Morello, Jr.

John R. Donovan

WE’VE SERVED AS CRIMINAL PROSECUTORS AND INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS. WE KNOW HOW THE CRIMINAL SYSTEM & INSURANCE INDUSTRY WORK.

“YOU’RE IN A LOT OF PAIN RIGHT NOW. WE TRY TO MAKE THIS AS PAINLESS AS POSSIBLE FOR YOU.”

— PAUL A. MORELLO, JR.

In the world of law, a lot can be said for experience. Even more can be said for experience that spans across both sides of a legal issue. For instance, since Paul has represented both insurance companies and victims of personal injury, you’d be hard-pressed to find a lawyer who better understands the ins and outs of personal injury law. Likewise, you have a lot to gain in a criminal case by having Jake on your side.

Throughout his time as a criminal prosecutor, Jake learned exactly how the other side thinks. Now, he uses that perspective to fight for the rights of his clients, whether they were accused of a crime at the state or federal level.

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PRACTICE AREAS

Personal Injury

We handle injury cases ranging from car and motorcycle accidents to dog bites and premises liability. If you've been hurt, let us fight for the payment you need.

Criminal Defense

If you've been accused of a crime — be it drug possession, a sex crime, assault, homicide, or another matter entirely — we are prepared to fight for your freedom.

Mediations & Arbitrations

When you want to try your best to resolve an issue without the court system, a mediation or arbitration may be the route you want to take. Contact us to discuss your options.

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HANDBOOK Of CONNECTICUT
UNINSURED / UNDERINSURED MOTORIST LAW

Your strongest asset is knowledge. Learn about your rights and what to do if you get caught without adequate insurance.

LEARN ABOUT THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES THAT COME WITH UNINSURED MOTORIST LITIGATION.

Because of his in-depth knowledge on the topic, Paul frequently acts as an expert witness in uninsured motorist claims for attorneys throughout Connecticut. He wrote this handbook to better help car accident victims, personal injury attorneys, and insurance adjusters understand their rights when insurance issues arise — which we now offer to you, free of charge.

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We serve Hartford, New London, Middlesex, and New Haven
Counties. Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you.

Most people dread the thought of hiring a lawyer, and for good reason. If you’re in need of a lawyer, that means you’re stuck in a situation you’d rather not be in. We completely understand this perspective and we’re willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to make this difficult process easier on you and your family.

Work with the same attorney from start to finish.

With us, you’ll never have to worry about fighting your way through a horde of legal assistants and call waiting. We make it easy to connect directly with your attorney whenever you need them.

Can't make it to our office? Let us come to you.

If you, like so many of our clients, are injured, in jail, or simply too busy for travel, don’t worry — we make house calls. We’re more than happy to visit you at home, in the hospital, in jail, or wherever is convenient. We provide this service for clients throughout Connecticut, so don’t hesitate to call whether you’re our Cromwell neighbor or you live across the state.

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PERSONAL INJURY &CRIMINAL DEFENSEATTORNEYS IN CROMWELL, CT