Serving Those Who Serve

With military and law enforcement families on staff, our firm is highly sensitive to the demands, stress, and potential negative effects on interpersonal relationships that people with careers in the service fields may face.

Attorney Paul McConnell was an active-duty Marine officer for 14 years. He served many roles, including rifle platoon commander, infantry officer, defense counsel, claims attorney, prosecutor, trial judge, circuit judge, and deputy chief trial judge. During the first Gulf War, Paul served as an operations officer in Afghanistan. In 2008 he led a delegation to Baghdad, Iraq. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the District of Connecticut’s “Standing Tall” award.

Attorney Matt Crockett is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves and has served as a platoon commander, executive officer, defense attorney, trial advocacy trainer (NITA), adjunct professor, and military judge.  In 2006 Matthew deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq to serve as a Civil Affairs Team Leader in support of the 3^rd Battalion, 4^th Marines Regiment in Al Q’aim.

In addition, our Office Manager Lauren Windish is married to a retired police officer, and Gina Dezi’s father is an Army veteran.