Robert I. Reardon Jr.

Attorney Robert I. Reardon, Jr. has practiced law for over 50 years. While his practice has been varied, he has always been recognized for his work as a trial lawyer. He is board certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is known for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, especially relating to complex motor vehicle accidents, product defects, construction accidents and medical malpractice. Attorney Reardon graduated from Boston College (Bachelor of Science in Economics, cum laude) in 1967 and Fordham University School of Law (Doctor of Law, cum laude) in 1970. After practicing law briefly in New London, he was called to service as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970 through 1973, where he prosecuted and defended numerous contested general courts-martial. After his military service, he returned to the practice of law in the City of New London. Attorney Reardon is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Connecticut Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First, Second and Eleventh Circuits, the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Military Review, the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, and the U.S. Claims Court. He is past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, has previously served as a Governor of the Connecticut Bar Association, and is a Life Member of the American Association for Justice. He has been the Connecticut State Coordinator for Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, a non-profit public interest law firm, and he is President of The Civil Justice Foundation, a national non-profit organization that grants funds to public safety organizations. He has been chosen as a Life Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Robert I. Reardon Jr. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors American Bar Association Award of Achievement, 1976 Connecticut Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2019 The Professional Excellence Award, Connecticut Law Tribune, 2016 Fordham University Law School Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2004 Martindale Hubbell Preeminent Lawyers A/V Rating Other Sources of Feedback About Robert I. Reardon Jr. Included on the 2025Connecticut Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2018 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2015 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2012 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2011 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2007 Connecticut Super Lawyers list 2006 Connecticut Super Lawyers list

• President

• U.S. Marine Corps, Captain, 1971 - 1973
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Past President
• Connecticut Bar Association, Governor and Delegate
• American Association for Justice, Governor
• Languages
• English

• Clohessy v. Bachelor
• Citation: 237 Conn 31
• Court: 2nd Cir
• Year: 1996
• Fisher v. Nichols
• Citation: 81 F. 3d
• Pool v. Bell
• Citation: 209 Conn 536
• Year: 1989
• Sportsmen's Boating Corporation v. Hensley
• Citation: 192 Conn. 74
• Year: 1984

• U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
• U. S. Court of Military Appeals
• U.S. Supreme Court
• Connecticut, 1970
• Specialties and Certifications
• Civil Trial Law, The National Board of Trial Advocacy

• American Association for Justice (Member)
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1970 - Present (Member)
• New London County Bar Association, 1970 - Present (Member)