Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Waterford, CT
Polito & Harrington LLC is mostly Referred by other Lawyers in CT

Why Referring Lawyers Choose Polito & Harrington

At Polito & Harrington, we understand that when you refer a client, you’re placing your own reputation on the line. That’s why attorneys across Connecticut, Rhode Island and beyond trust us to handle serious personal injury and wrongful death cases with the highest levels of skill, integrity, and results.  We are licensed in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and the Tribal Courts at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino.  

Proven Trial Experience & Results

We are board-certified trial lawyers with a strong record of verdicts and settlements in the millions. When your referred case calls for courtroom excellence—not just negotiation—we deliver. Our attorneys have litigated at every level, from Connecticut Superior Courts to the United States Supreme Court.

Top Industry Recognition

  • Tier One – Best Law Firm for Personal Injury (U.S. News & World Report) every year since 2010
  • AV® Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (5.0/5.0 Peer Reviews)
  • Attorney Bert Polito: 2023, 2024 and 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, New London
  • Attorney James Harrington: Super Lawyers©, Best Lawyers in America

These credentials demonstrate to you—and your client—that they’re in the most capable hands.

Clear, Honorable Referral Agreements

We value and respect referring counsel. We are transparent about fee-sharing agreements, ensure timely updates, and always honor the terms of every referral partnership. We treat your client like our own, and your name remains associated with the case throughout.

Local Insight with Regional Reach

With deep roots in southeastern Connecticut, we offer a hyper-local advantage in jurisdictions like New London, Waterford, Groton, Salem, Norwich, and East Lyme—combined with a litigation reputation recognized across the state.

Trusted for Complex, High-Stakes Cases

Referring attorneys often turn to us for:

  • Catastrophic injury or wrongful death
  • Casino or tribal jurisdiction cases (Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods)
  • Construction accidents
  • Slip and falls
  • Car and truck accidents
  • Accidents involving vehicles owned by the casinos
  • Wrongful death claims
  • Defective game machine injuries
  • Pool and hot tub injuries
  • Negligent security claims

If the case is difficult, nuanced, or potentially precedent-setting—we’re the right firm to handle it.

Let’s Collaborate

If you’re seeking a trial-tested partner who will maximize the value of your client’s case, preserve your trust, and protect your referral relationship, we welcome the opportunity to talk. Referrals are a cornerstone of our practice—and we treat each one with the respect it deserves.

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