"Attorneys should be approachable; personal connection and honest communication are necessary to achieve the optimum solution for any scenario."

Jonathan Kelly’s top priority is to be accessible to his clients at all times. Whether it is during the week and outside of “traditional business hours” or on the weekend, he invites and expects his clients to contact him when any concern or need for consultation arises. A seasoned trial lawyer, Jon’s practice encompasses all types of civil litigation, with substantial experience in matters including:

• insurance coverage,
• commercial litigation,
• commercial/residential premises,
• municipal liability,
• products liability,
• construction,
• automobile-related personal injury claims,
• wrongful death,
• property loss, and
• subrogation.

It is Jon’s custom to immediately immerse himself in each new matter until he has a superior understanding of the facts, circumstances, and possible legal solutions available. Identifying and assessing possible pitfalls and exposure at the earliest stages of litigation allows him to engage in meaningful conversations with his clients in order to help them select the best path forward. If there is a strategy that can result in a favorable outcome while avoiding costly litigation, he will discern it. If a particular case needs to be made or defended through trial, he will litigate it aggressively. Jon is an accomplished trial lawyer with extensive experience in both the Connecticut and New York judicial systems, having tried numerous cases and earned verdicts for his clients in both jurisdictions.

Jon serves on the Board of Directors for Trinity Academy, an independent and privately-funded tuition-free elementary school that provides exceptional academics, character building, and both social and cultural enrichment to children from under-resourced families in the Hartford area. He is included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for the areas of Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance.