"I believe the attorney-client relationship is a partnership built on honesty and trust, with the ultimate goal of reaching the best result for the client."

Christopher McCarthy is a versatile litigator with a diverse and dynamic practice. He is equally adept in the areas of civil litigation and criminal law, covering a broad spectrum of legal issues.

Chris maintains a broad civil practice with emphasis in the following:

• personal injury,
• automobile accident cases,
• wrongful death, and
• general negligence, including but not limited to:
  • dog-bite cases,
  • slip and falls,
  • premises liability,
  • medical malpractice, and
  • workers compensation.

His commercial litigation practice consists of the representation of the state’s largest lending institutions, including banks and mortgage companies in foreclosure matters and bankruptcy cases. He also handles debt collection matters of all types. In this area, Chris has a practice group consisting of multiple paralegals and attorneys who nimbly litigate hundreds of foreclosure cases per year to conclusion for the many local and national lending institutions he represents.

During his thirty years of practice in the State of Connecticut, Chris has regularly handled criminal matters, including trials and appeals in the state, federal, and juvenile court systems. His experience encompasses a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor matters, including:

• regulatory cases,
• government investigations,
• white collar crimes,
• assault,
• trespass,
• sexual assault,
• marijuana and narcotics possession,
• burglary, and
• robbery.

Chris has also handled hundreds of operating under the influence (DUI) cases in courts across the state, and DUI and suspension hearings before the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Finally, as a frequent extension of his criminal practice, he often represents clients in school disciplinary matters, including expulsions, as well as youthful offender cases throughout the state.

As an experienced trial attorney, Chris can easily move through the various areas in which he practices on a collaborative basis with all clients, be it a local or national bank or an individual facing significant legal consequences.