Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Waterford, CT

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About Polito & Harrington – Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys in New London, CT

At Polito & Harrington, we are committed to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals and families throughout Connecticut who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. With offices in New London County, our firm offers personalized, compassionate, and results-driven advocacy in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

An Award-Winning Reputation Built on Results and Integrity

Polito & Harrington has earned a reputation as one of Connecticut’s leading personal injury law firms, reflected by both peer recognition and client results:

  • 5.0/5.0 Rating on Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Reviews
  • Named a Best Law Firm – Tier One – Personal Injury – Plaintiffs by U.S. News & World Report, every year since 2010
  • Attorney Bert Polito:
    • Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy
    • AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
    • Selected as 2023, 2024 and 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, New London area
  • Attorney James Harrington:
    • Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy
    • Selected to Super Lawyers© for Connecticut
    • Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
    • One of the top 2.5% of attorneys in Connecticut recognized for excellence in personal injury law

Why Clients Choose Polito & Harrington

When you hire our firm, you work directly with experienced trial attorneys—not case managers or junior staff. We understand that personal injury isn’t just about a legal case—it’s about your recovery, your family, and your future.

What sets us apart:

  • Board-Certified & Nationally Recognized Trial Lawyers
  • Decades of Combined Experience in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts
  • Deep Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, including New London, Waterford, East Lyme, Montville, and beyond
  • A consistent record of millions in verdicts and settlements
  • Direct, personal communication throughout your case
  • Trusted by peers, judges, and clients alike—just read our 5-star reviews

Our Practice Areas

Polito & Harrington focuses exclusively on plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, including:

  • Auto, truck & motorcycle accidents
  • Slip and fall / premises liability
  • Medical and professional malpractice
  • Bicycle crashes
  • Wrongful death
  • Casino & tribal law injuries at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods
  • Product liability & negligent security claims
  • Catastrophic injury cases

Local Values. National Impact.

While we are proud of the national recognition we’ve earned—including a precedent-setting victory before the United States Supreme Court in Lewis v. Clarke—our heart remains right here in Connecticut. We live here, raise our families here, and fight for our neighbors here.

When you choose Polito & Harrington, you’re not just hiring a law firm—you’re hiring local attorneys with a national reputation for winning results and ethical advocacy.

Let’s Talk – Your Case Deserves Our Full Attention

If you or a loved one has been injured in Connecticut, contact Polito & Harrington for a free, confidential consultation. There are no fees unless we win.

 Serving New London, Waterford, East Lyme, Norwich, Salem, Montville, Groton, and surrounding communities.

 

Super lawyers
American Association for Justice
AV
American Heart Association
Best Law Firm
best-lawyer-2017
Best Lawyers - 2024
brain Injury Alliance
BBB A+
National Board of trial advocacy
Dana Farber
International Academy of trial Lawyers
Trial Lawyers
Best Lawyers 2021
Million Dollar Advocates

 


*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.

*Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

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