About Daniel
Daniel J. "Dan" Krisch: Leading Appellate and Trial Attorney in Connecticut
Daniel Krisch is a highly respected and experienced legal advocate renowned for his strategic approach and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. As a leading appellate advocate and skilled trial practitioner, Mr. Krisch represents a diverse clientele – including corporations, institutional entities, and individuals – across a broad spectrum of litigation matters at every stage of the legal process. His career, spanning over two decades, is built on a foundation of meticulous preparation, persuasive courtroom advocacy, and a deep understanding of the intricacies of Connecticut’s legal system.
Prior to joining his current firm in 2012, Mr. Krisch served as a partner at a boutique appellate firm in Hartford, honing his expertise in complex appellate litigation. His career began in 1999 as a law clerk to former Chief Justice Ellen Peters on the Connecticut Supreme Court, providing invaluable insights into the judicial process and developing a keen understanding of legal precedent. This formative experience, coupled with his extensive experience arguing over forty appeals before the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts – and representing clients before the United States Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals – has established him as a formidable legal strategist.
Mr. Krisch’s appeals have encompassed a remarkably wide range of significant cases, including multi-million dollar tort verdicts, intricate divorce proceedings, high-stakes election disputes, serious criminal convictions, and critical issues of constitutional law and fundamental rights. Notably, in 2008, while at his previous firm, he achieved a landmark victory by successfully reversing a $41 million personal injury judgment against Sordoni/Skanska Construction Co., securing the largest judgment reversal on appeal in Connecticut history – a testament to his persuasive advocacy and detailed understanding of construction law and related litigation. Beyond his appellate expertise, Mr. Krisch actively assists trial counsel by proactively raising, rigorously arguing, and meticulously preserving potential appellate issues during trial proceedings. Furthermore, he provides crucial legal guidance to insurers regarding appellate strategies within litigation involving their policyholders.
Today, Mr. Krisch regularly represents companies, insurers, and individuals in civil litigation across state and federal courts, specializing in complex tort, products liability, and property cases. He also provides specialized counsel and representation to candidates and interested individuals in election dispute cases and in proceedings before the State Elections Enforcement Commission, demonstrating his commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process. His legal expertise is consistently recognized through prestigious accolades including an AV-rating from the peer-reviewed legal directory Martindale-Hubbell and recognition as a Best Attorney USA, specifically in the categories of Appellate and Insurance Law. He is a co-author of *The Encyclopedia of Connecticut Causes of Action* and, from 2004-2011, co-authored the Connecticut Superior Court Civil Rules, Annotated, and the Connecticut Superior Court Juvenile Rules, Annotated – highlighting his deep understanding of Connecticut’s legal framework.
Mr. Krisch’s legal contributions extend beyond active courtroom representation. He is a co-author of *The Encyclopedia of Connecticut Causes of Action* and, from 2004-2011, co-authored the Connecticut Superior Court Civil Rules, Annotated, and the Connecticut Superior Court Juvenile Rules, Annotated. He is a respected voice within the legal community, evidenced by his bi-weekly column, “Dan K.’s Inferno,” published in the *Connecticut Law Tribune*, and his membership as an elected member of the American Law Institute, where he has taught moot court and appellate advocacy at the University of Connecticut School of Law. His involvement with the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) reflects his dedication to the legal profession, having served as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the CBA and chair of the CBA’s Young Lawyers Section and as a member of the CBA’s House of Delegates. Currently, he serves as the Vice-Chair of Community Partners in Action, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a better community by providing services that promote accountability, dignity, and restoration for people affected by the criminal justice system. This commitment demonstrates his dedication to serving the broader community and fostering positive change.
Practice Areas: Appellate Practice, Insurance Law, Municipal Law
Awards: Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Hartford (2016), Recognized: Appellate Practice, Recognized: Insurance Law, Recognized: Municipal Law
Affiliations: Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2011
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Education: He began his career in 1999 as law clerk to former Chief Justice Ellen Peters on the Connecticut Supreme Court.
Bar Admissions: Connecticut Bar, United States Supreme Court, Second Circuit Court of Appeals
