Michael J. McConnell is a Westchester County personal injury lawyer located in Ardsley who will relentlessly pursue justice for people who been seriously injured in Westchester County, New York City, Rockland County, and Long Island.
Key practice areas include: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and Workers' Compensation. Limited criminal defense matters for misdemeanors and first-time arrests.
Call (914) 810-0510 for a free consultation.
Michael J. McConnell is a Westchester personal injury attorney who takes a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law while prioritizing a client-centered focus that values constant communication, clear and direct guidance, and compassionate legal representation.
Michael J. McConnell is a former Manhattan prosecutor who successfully prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. He took several cases to trial, including two jury trials – both of which involved allegations of sexual misconduct and one of which involved two child victims.
In addition to his courtroom experience as a prosecutor, he worked for over half a decade for a major insurance carrier handling New York State workers’ compensation claims, where he obtained training and expertise in investigating workplace accidents, evaluating how much a claim is worth, and negotiating settlements.
He received his law degree from Pace Law School in White Plains where he finished in the top 10% of his graduating class and won various awards.
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- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Fraud, Theft
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Free Consultation
Free consultation can be done by phone, video, or in person at the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell conveniently located in Westchester County in Ardsley, NY near Yonkers and is easily accessible by major highways and public transportation from the surrounding areas including all of Westchester, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Rockland County. -
Contingent Fees
Contingency fees on personal injury and workers' compensation cases only, which means no fee unless we win.
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- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell
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- Michael J. McConnell is an attorney and owner of the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell, which represents people who have been injured. Key practice areas include: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, and Negligent Security for Victims of Violent Crime. The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell serves the following areas: Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, & more); NYC (the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, & Staten Island), and Rockland County. The office is located in Ardsley, NY very close to Yonkers and White Plains. Plenty of free parking on site. Free consultations offered to all potential clients, which can be done by phone, by video, or in person at a time that is convenient for you including nights and weekends. Michael J. McConnell works on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury and workers' compensation cases, so there is no fee unless we win.
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
- J.D. (2018) | Law
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- Honors: J.D. magna cum laude and GPA in top 10% of graduating class (accelerated program on full merit scholarship). 1st Place as the Top Advocate in Grand Moot Competition (argued in front of current and former federal district court judges of the Southern District of New York).1st Place as the Top Advocate in the Louis Fasulo First Year Moot Court Competition. Awarded “Best Closing Argument” at the GGU Law School Mock Trial Competition.
- Activities: Moot court. Mock trial. Dean's Scholar for Constitutional Law. Skills Director of the Pace Law School Trial Advocacy Board. Academic Research Assistant to Professor Margot Pollans. Judicial Internship with Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Southern District of New York. Prosecutorial Internship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. Criminal Defense Internship with the Law Offices of Anthony DiPietro in White Plains, NY.
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- Nyack College
- B.S. (2013) | Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Graduated magna cum laude.
- Activities: Team Captain of the Nyack College Baseball Team (Division II).
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- Injured Workers' Bar Association
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- Westchester County Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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- Q. Can I force my 18-year-old to move back home from Alabama?
- A: I understand your situation and recognize how stressful that can be. With that said, she is 18 and as a result there is generally no obligation for her to move back in with you under the law. The legal analysis perhaps could change under certain unique circumstances (such as maybe a guardianship), but my assumption based on the facts submitted in the question is that this is not a guardianship situation.
I hope you found this answer helpful and informative. Please remember that the above response is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. For personalized legal advice, you should contact a qualified attorney licensed to practice in your ... Read More
- Q. Legal issues after damaging restaurant door when leaving
- A: Based on your description, there are a few potential legal issues that could arise.
From a criminal law standpoint, there exists the possibility for a charge of criminal mischief. This is an offense that can be charged in New York when someone damages someone else’s property. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on several key facts, including the value of the damage to the property.
Felony criminal mischief typically applies when the damage to the property is intentional and the amount of the damage exceeds $250. Misdemeanor criminal mischief typically applies when the property damage is intentional but is less than $250. Additionally, even when the property damage ... Read More
- Q. Can I leave the house at 18 despite my mother's objections, and would police intervene?
- A: In general, the answer is that yes you can legally leave the house at 18. At that age, you have the full legal right to make decisions about where you live, work, and how you conduct your life. Your mother, regardless of her personal beliefs or objections, does not have legal authority to prevent you from moving out when you turn 18.
The above response is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. For personalized legal advice, you should contact a qualified attorney licensed to practice in your state.
