Michael J. McConnell
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Westchester & NYC lawyer for personal injury, workers' comp, & criminal defense.
Michael J. McConnell is a lawyer dedicated to helping good people through their toughest times. He practices personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense. His office serves the following areas: NYC, Westchester County, Rockland County, & Long Island.
Call (914) 810-0510 for a free consultation.
Michael J. McConnell is an attorney in Westchester County who takes a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law while prioritizing a client-centered focus that values constant communication, clear and direct guidance, and compassionate legal representation. He is a former Manhattan prosecutor who successfully prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. He took several cases to trial, including two jury trials that involved allegations of sexual misconduct and one of which involved two child victims.
In addition to his courtroom experience as a prosecutor, he worked for over half a decade for a major insurance carrier handling New York State workers’ compensation claims, where he obtained training and expertise in investigating workplace accidents, evaluating how much a claim is worth, and negotiating settlements.
He received his law degree from Pace Law School in White Plains where he finished in the top 10% of his graduating class and won various awards related to mock trial, moot court, and legal writing.
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- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Fraud, Theft
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Free Consultation
Free consultation can be done by phone, video, or in person at the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell conveniently located in Westchester County in Ardsley, NY near Yonkers and is easily accessible by major highways and public transportation from the surrounding areas including all of Westchester, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Rockland County. -
Contingent Fees
Contingency fees on personal injury and workers' compensation cases only, which means no fee unless we win.
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell
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- Michael J. McConnell is an attorney and owner of the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell. Key practice areas include: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and Criminal Defense. The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell serves the following areas: Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, & more); NYC (the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, & Staten Island), Rockland County, and Long Island. The office is located in Ardsley, NY very close to Yonkers and White Plains. Plenty of free parking on site. Free consultations offered to all potential clients, which can be done by phone, by video, or in person at a time that is convenient for you including nights and weekends. Michael J. McConnell works on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury and workers' compensation cases, so there is no fee unless we win.
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
- J.D. (2018) | Law
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- Honors: J.D. magna cum laude and GPA in top 10% of graduating class (accelerated program on full merit scholarship). 1st Place as the Top Advocate in Grand Moot Competition (argued in front of current and former federal district court judges of the Southern District of New York).1st Place as the Top Advocate in the Louis Fasulo First Year Moot Court Competition. Awarded “Best Closing Argument” at the GGU Law School Mock Trial Competition.
- Activities: Moot court. Mock trial. Dean's Scholar for Constitutional Law. Skills Director of the Pace Law School Trial Advocacy Board. Academic Research Assistant to Professor Margot Pollans. Judicial Internship with Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Southern District of New York. Prosecutorial Internship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. Criminal Defense Internship with the Law Offices of Anthony DiPietro in White Plains, NY.
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- Nyack College
- B.S. (2013) | Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Graduated magna cum laude.
- Activities: Team Captain of the Nyack College Baseball Team (Division II).
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- Injured Workers' Bar Association
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- Westchester County Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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- Q. What legal options do I have for nursing home neglect resulting in a stroke?
- A: I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s situation and completely understand how difficult this must be. Based on the facts you have shared in your question, you may want to immediately arrange a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in New York who handles nursing home abuse and neglect.
As a general matter and depending on the exact circumstances, nursing homes can be held liable for things like delaying medical care. In fact, they can also be held liable for falls if their negligence was a cause of it.
It is important for you to know that a personal injury lawyer is likely to have a greater impact on the case the sooner they get involved since it will allow them to conduct ... Read More
- Q. Can I get in legal trouble from an online chat offering services?
- A: Based on the facts you've shared in your question, it is unlikely that you would face criminal charges. Simply getting an unsolicited offer for prostitution isn’t a crime. Logically, it is the same as a situation where a person is walking down a street and someone offers prostitution to them but they decline. The person making the solicitation might be charged with a crime, but the person innocently walking down the street and declining the offer shouldn’t.
So even though you might not have criminal liability based on the facts described, it is certainly wise to continue to exercise caution with online interactions. It can be a good practice to block such individuals and consider ... Read More
- Q. Accused of crimes, need to prove innocence, Circleville, OH.
- A: I’m sorry to hear about your situation and am wishing you all the best through this incredibly difficult time. In response to your question, I think it is important to highlight a few things.
First, in a criminal case, you are innocent until proven guilty. This is called a presumption of innocence. It basically means that it is the prosecution’s burden to prove you guilty. You don’t need to prove you are innocent.
Second, it sounds like you will certainly need a lawyer to represent you. I understand from your question that you might not be able to afford one, but it is important for you to know that you have a constitutional right to a lawyer, which can be provided to you at no cost. ... Read More
