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Douglas Mahoney

Douglas Mahoney

Founder & Partner at Robinson Mahoney PLLC
  • Personal Injury, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice ...
  • Connecticut
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Douglas P. Mahoney is listed in Best Lawyers in America for his work in the Personal Injury field. He is a Past-President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association. Mr. Mahoney is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and is an Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has been Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate for 20 years.

Mr. Mahoney has been a leader in the field of representing victims of childhood sexual abuse. His $2.75 million dollar jury verdict in the case of Tim Doe v. St. Francis Medical Center was affirmed by the Connecticut Supreme Court. In doing so the Supreme Court recognized for the first time the duty of institutions to protect children in their care.

In the case of John Doe v. Boys and Girls Village Attorney Mahoney and his partner Attorney Robinson achieved a jury verdict in the amount of $1.25 million dollars on behalf of a boy who was sexually abused by his teacher. The verdict was against the health care provider of the boy who had reason to believe the boy was being abused but did not report that information to the proper officials.

Mr. Mahoney served as lead counsel in the case of Estate of Blackwell v. Town of Seymour which involved a car accident where three young men were killed and a fourth was left as an amputee. The case was brought against an off duty Seymour police officer and alleged his negligence in failing to stop a drunk driver. The jury returned a verdict in excess of $16 million dollars with over $6 million attributed to the Town of Seymour.

Mr. Mahoney has over 50 jury verdicts, five of which are in excess of one million dollars. He has tried to jury verdict cases which include car accidents, negligence by police officers, negligence by professionals, bars over serving alcohol, children who were sexually abused, motorcycle accidents, and others.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Area
  • Sexual Abuse
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    No fees unless recovery received.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
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2nd Circuit
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U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Trial Lawyer
Robinson Mahoney PLLC
- Current
Founder and Partner
Trial Lawyer
Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C.
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Education
University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D. (1992) | Law
Honors: With Honors
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College of the Holy Cross
A.B. (1989) | History
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Awards
Best Lawyers - Personal Injury
The Best Lawyers in America
2012-2023
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Superb Rating
Avvo
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2006-2023
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bridgeport
Expertise.com
Best Personal Injury Lawyers
CT Post
Professional Associations
State Bar of Connecticut
Member
Current
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American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
Current
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American Board of Trial Advocates
Advocate
Current
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Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Past President
Current
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Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
Past President
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Recovering the Damages Your Client Deserves, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Grassy Hill Country Club, Orange, CT
Preparing Your Client and Witnesses for Testifying at Deposition or Trial, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Grassy Hill Country Club, Orange, CT
Tactics and Techniques for Direct and Cross Examination, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Grassy Hill Country Club, Orange, CT
CLE Lollapalooza, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Heritage Hotel, Southbury, CT
2nd Annual CLE Lollapalooza, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Heritage Hotel, Southbury, CT
Autopalooza, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
3rd Annual Lollapalooza CLE, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Heritage Hotel, Southbury, CT
How to Prepare Your Client for a Remote Deposition, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Zoom
Certifications
Certified Civil Trial Specialist
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Doug Mahoney's Website Profile
Website
Robinson Mahoney PLLC Website
Contact & Map
Robinson Mahoney PLLC
1210 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
Telephone: (203) 692-2186
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed