Firm News

We are proud that four of our attorneys are listed in the publication, Best Lawyers in America®, 2007, © 2006 in the field of Personal Injury Litigation. We are proud that Jim Bartolini, John Houlihan, Paul Iannaccone, Andy Groher, Michael Jainchill, Dave Cooney and Gene Swain, have all been certified as Civil Trial Advocates by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. For more information, please see our page regarding Certifications. Read the latest news about RisCassi and Davis, P.C., below.

Jim Bartolini and Patrick Kennedy win $3 million verdict in workplace injury

On March 20, 2008, a New London jury awarded $3 million to a client of RisCassi & Davis, P.C., a painter injured when he fell down an unprotected stairway...

RisCassi and Davis, P.C. prevail at trial in jail suicide case

In March, 2008, Michael Jainchill and Paul Iannaccone of RisCassi and Davis, P.C. won a favorable verdict against the City of Hartford...

Hartford Courant publishes commentary from RisCassi & Davis, P.C., Attorney Michael Jainchill

The Hartford Courant has published commentary from Michael Jainchill regarding underage drinking.

Attorney Jainchill interviewed re: sentence imposed in tragic death of Carlee Wines

Michael Jainchill of RisCassi & Davis, P.C. was recently interviewed by news organizations following the criminal sentencing of Anthony Alvino...

RisCassi & Davis, P.C. congratulates its lawyers!

RisCassi & Davis, P.C. recently placed an announcement in Connecticut magazine to congratulate its five attorneys designated for inclusion in New England SuperLawyers 2007 Magazine.

Legal Newspaper Reports on R&D Verdict 5X Last Settlement Offer

The Connecticut Law Tribune recently published an article about a jury verdict won in an automobile accident case by RisCassi & Davis, P.C.

Jim Bartolini named among Top Ten CT Lawyers in Connecticut Super Lawyers 2007

According to Connecticut Super Lawyers 2007, James D. Bartolini, of RisCassi and Davis, P.C. in Hartford was selected as among the top ten lawyers in the entire state of Connecticut.

Attys. Houlihan, Jainchill, Bartolini and Davis listed in Best Lawyers in America® 2007

We are proud to announce that four attorneys at RisCassi and Davis, P.C. -- John J. Houlihan, Jr., Michael C. Jainchill, James D. Bartolini and William R. Davis -- are again listed in the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.

Hartford magazine lists four R&D lawyers as among Greater Hartford's Top Lawyers

The September, 2006 edition of Hartford magazine includes an article entitled "Greater Hartford's Top Lawyers, which names four RisCassi and Davis, P.C. attorneys as among the area's top lawyers.

RisCassi and Davis, P.C. to Partner with Coach Calhoun on Cancer Ride
02/26/07

RisCassi and Davis, P.C. has committed to assisting Coach Jim Calhoun with the 2007 Big Y Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride, a bicycle ride on June 9, 2007, to raise funds to fight cancer. Coach Calhoun, a cancer survivor, plans to take part in the ride.

Attys. Houlihan and Jainchill chosen as Cooper Fellows
02/20/07

RisCassi and Davis partners, Michael C. Jainchill and John J. Houlihan, Jr., have both been named as James W. Cooper Fellows by the Connecticut Bar Foundation...
Read More

Attorney Houlihan inducted into American College
02/20/07

John J. Houlihan, Jr., a partner of the Hartford law firm of RisCassi & Davis. P.C., was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2006...
Read More

Honoring the Memory of a Great Kid
01/24/07

From Living in West Hartford Magazine, honoring the memory of Mark Tsvok...
Read More

RisCassi and Davis, P.C. is thanked for helping hospital make changes that will seek to improve medical care in tribute to client
12/11/06

RisCassi and Davis, P.C. has been thanked for helping a local hospital to make changes that will seek to improve emergency medical care and rehabilitative services...
Read More

RisCassi and Davis Celebrates 50th Anniversary
1/20/2006

On September 22, 2005, RisCassi and Davis, P.C. celebrated its 50th anniversary at a gathering attended by many colleagues, fellow plaintiff's attorneys, defendant's attorney, former law clerks, staff, family and friends. In honor of the
Read More

RisCassi & Davis Aids Jim Calhoun / Big Y Food Drive
11/23/2005

RisCassi and Davis, P.C., is pleased to be a major sponsor of The 2005 Jim Calhoun/Big Y World Class Market Food For All Drive. Our attorneys and staff and their families will also be participating in the distribution of the food to the needy in...
Read More

Michael Jainchill Inducted Into American College of Trial Lawyers
10/20/2005

On Saturday, October 22, 2005 Attorney Michael Jainchill of Avon, Connecticut will be inducted into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Attorney Jainchill is a partner of the Hartford law firm of RisCassi and Davis.
Read More

Distinguished Graduate Award
10/6/2004

The University of Connecticut Law School Alumni Association honored James D. Bartolini of RisCassi and Davis, P.C., with its Distinguished Graduate Award in a well-attended presentation ceremony last night. This prestigious award reads as...
Read More

RisCassi and Davis, P.C. on TV
6/14/2004

RisCassi and Davis, P.C. is proud to have been a sponsor of last night's premiere broadcast of "Domination! UConn Women's Basketball 2004" on Connecticut Public Television. Our attorneys and staff and their families answered the telephones, both...
Read More

Third Edition Published
6/10/2004

The Atlantic Law Book Company has recently published the Third Edition of Connecticut Law of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, which Michael C. Jainchill of RisCassi and Davis, P.C. has co-authored with Jon Berk, a Hartford defense...
Read More

Appellate Victories
6/10/2004

Kathryn Calibey successfully argued two recent Connecticut Supreme Court appeals. Levandoski v. Cone, 267 Conn. 667 (2004), involved the right of a police officer to sue a negligent non-landowner. The Supreme Court upheld Officer Levandoski's jury...
Read More

Law Review Honors Attorney Davis
4/15/2002

On April 11, 2002, William R. Davis received the 2002 Alumni Award from the Connecticut Law Review. The Connecticut Law Review honored Mr. Davis for his longtime support of the School of Law and his significant contributions to the clinic program...
Read More