Professional Experience Martin Magnusson is an attorney in the firm's Commercial Litigation department. He represents clients in federal and state court on disputes involving complex products liability, negligence, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and unfair trade practices. Martin's practice also includes a significant amount of pro bono litigation. Representative Matters · Secured declaratory judgment in client's favor in dispute over whether a homeowner's policy covers injuries arising out of automobile-related carbon monoxide poisoning, an issue of first impression in Connecticut · Successfully defended equipment manufacturer against product liability claims, obtaining summary judgment on all counts · Secured declaratory judgment in client's favor in dispute over whether homeowner's policy covers claims arising out of an insured's possession of child pornography, an issue of first impression in Connecticut News, Publications & Presentations · Quoted, "Supreme Court Expounds on Federalism, OKs Standing in 10th Amendment Challenge," BNA, Inc., LawWeek, June 21, 2011 · "Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Individuals' Standing to Raise Tenth Amendment Challenges," American Constitution Society Blog, June 17, 2011 · "Supreme Court to Address Individuals' Standing to Raise Tenth Amendment Challenges," American Constitution Society Blog, February 22, 2011 · Co-author, "Expert Discovery, Expert Testimony and Trial Considerations," A Practical Guide to Discovery in Connecticut, Fall 2010 · Lead Speaker, Mock Trial Workshop, Connecticut Civics First, October 26, 2010 · Speaker, "Cross Examination," Connecticut Consortium for Law & Citizenship Education, July 13, 2010 · "Supreme Court Wrap-Up: Skilling v. United States," American Constitution Society Blog, June 25, 2010 · Speaker, "Expert Discovery, Expert Testimony and Trial Considerations," Hartford County Bar Association, March 26, 2010 · "Will State and Local Administrative Reports Become a Goldmine for Plaintiffs or a Jurisdiction-Busting Tactic for Defendants?" American Constitution Society Blog, November 23, 2009 · "Pottawattamie County v. McGhee: Are Prosecutors Immune from Civil Suit for Fabrication of False Testimony?" American Constitution Society Blog, October 28, 2009 · "Supreme Court Term 09: Analysis of Maryland v. Shatzer," American Constitution Society Blog, September 28, 2009 · Co-author, "Connecticut Supreme Court Expands Reach of the Connecticut Product Liability Act," Day Pitney Alert, May 13, 2009 Professional Affiliations · American Bar Association, Litigation Section · Connecticut Bar Association, Litigation Section · Hartford County Bar Association · Defense Research Institute · Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court Awards and Achievements · Constance Baker Motley National Moot Court Competition in Constitutional Law, best brief winner · American College of Trial Lawyers National Trial Competition, regional semi-finalist · American Constitution Society, recognized as a Next Generation Leader |