Brian O'Donnell

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Brian O'Donnell: Attorney with Reid and Riege, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Brian is a trial lawyer. His cases run the litigation gamut, but they often involve people who were once close, and are now adversaries. Brian has represented business partners who no longer get along and shareholders of closely held corporations who are clashing with fellow shareholders. He has also represented clients who feel badly used by their relatives in the probate process, including people who feel they have been wrongfully shut out of their parents’ wills. Money is almost always at issue, but Brian knows that such cases require sensitivity to the emotional side of the ledger as well.

Brian handles most types of commercial and probate disputes, including litigation involving claims of breach of contract and of fiduciary duties, the interpretation of wills and trust agreements, employment disputes, alleged environmental contamination, defamation, real estate sales gone bad, securities fraud, and insurance and reinsurance disputes. He has defended complex class actions, and has brought and defended appeals.Brian has tried cases to verdict concerning claimed breaches of contract, shareholder disagreements, will contests, environmental contamination, alleged copyright infringement, easement rights, estate management, reinsurance, and tax assessments, among others. His many cases have led him to a variety of state and federal courts. Brian is also experienced in administrative proceedings, mediation and arbitration.

Before becoming a lawyer, Brian was a newspaper reporter for more than a decade. He learned that compelling stories can be told in plain English, and complex issues can be explained concisely. He works to bring this experience to his trial practice.
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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Business Litigation
  • Employment Litigation
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Commercial Real Estate Litigation
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Probate Litigation
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Government Investigations

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Wesleyan University, B.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Connecticut; United States District Court for the District of Connecticut; United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York; 1999, Massachusetts; 1994, Texas
Memberships:
Hartford County (Board of Director), Connecticut (Member, Committee on Professionalism) and American Bar Associations; Oliver Ellsworth American Inn of Court
ISLN:
909855848

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/06/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/06/19 in Litigation

    Brian is thorough, smart, and highly ethical. He often finds creative solutions to complex problems. I have worked with Brian as co-counsel on many matters and have found that association invaluable to my own ability to provide my clients with effe... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/05/14 in Complex Litigation

    Brian is very capable in complex litigation matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/02/14 in Litigation

    Brian is an exceptionally able and well-skilled attorney.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 02/13/19 in Litigation

    I have worked with Brian and find him an excellent lawyer with superb writing ability.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/06/19 in Litigation

    Brian is the consummate professional and treats everyone -- clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel -- with respect, even when in the midst of highly contentious litigation. He is thorough and thoughtful in his strategy. He also spends a great deal of... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/06/19 in Business Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/06/19 in Litigation

    Mr. O'Donnell is a zealous advocate for his clients, but tempers his zeal with a practical and pragmatic overview of possible alternative dispute resolution methods.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/20/19 in Commercial Law

    Attorney O'Donnell is a complete professional. His training and experience is complemented by active listening. He is able to elicit and assess information to formulate a response/solution to legal issues presented with a high degree of skill.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/14/19 in Commercial Law

    I worked with Brian for a number of years on both billable litigation and pro bono matters. I know him to be honest, forthright, and highly skilled.

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959-223-3014  Phone

860-240-1002  Fax

www.rrlawpc.com

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