Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Connecticut (2026)

The wrongful death lawyers in Connecticut we'd call first, drawn from every city list we've published there and the firms whose own work shows these cases.

Sources checked November 8, 2026

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Of the 13 firms that show wrongful death work on our 3 city lists in Connecticut, Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone scores highest on malpractice focus, published results, client reviews and experience, followed by RisCassi & Davis, P.C. and Jonathan Perkins. Each firm keeps its best score from the cities it serves; open a city for its full list.

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Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone
4.9131 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 131 reviews
Best for: Families seeking regular case updates
When describing Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, clients repeatedly mention open communication and help getting through the work a claim requires.
On our lists for New Haven and Hartford.
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We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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RisCassi & Davis, P.C.
4.9146 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 146 reviews
Best for: Hospital negligence and wrongful death
You'll find RisCassi & Davis, P.C. in West Hartford, 5 km from Hartford. Among its listed credentials is certification in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
On our list for Hartford.
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We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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Jonathan Perkins
4.9326 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 326 reviews
Best for: Medication errors and hospital discharge
With 326 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, Jonathan Perkins has a substantial review record. Although clients frequently describe helpful service and regular updates, some report dissatisfaction.
On our lists for Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford.
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We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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Ken Namnoum Law
4.9127 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 127 reviews
Best for: Families wanting consistent case updates
In their reviews, Ken Namnoum Law clients repeatedly mention timely updates that explain things clearly. If your family is trying to piece together what happened in a hospital, make communication part of that first conversation.
On our list for Hartford.
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We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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Zayas Law Firm
4.9350 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 350 reviews
Best for: English and Spanish communication
If your family needs to talk about medical care in English or Spanish, Zayas Law Firm's service in both languages may help. The firm's Hartford office belongs to a practice founded in 1990.
On our list for Hartford.
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How they were picked
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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Wrongful Death Lawyers by city in Connecticut

Photos: Bridgeport, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0; New Haven, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0; Hartford, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons.

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