McCoy & McCoy

2 Best Lawyers awards

Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Frank J. McCoy, Jr. is a Connecticut personal injury attorney and Board Certified trial attorney who focuses on representing individuals seriously injured in car accidents, premises liability incidents, dog bite cases, and other negligence cases.

With decades of experience, Frank has built a reputation for handling complex injury cases and achieving strong results for his clients. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law - a distinction held by only a small percentage of attorneys, reflecting his extensive courtroom experience and proven ability to take cases to trial when necessary.

Frank is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs since 2018.

This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

McCoy & McCoy

2 Best Lawyers awards

Overview

  • Western New England University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1990

  • Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association, 1990

  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy - Civil Trial Advocate
  • Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association, 1990
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy - Civil Trial Advocate
  • Western New England University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1990

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Hartford (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Case History

Cases
  • $13 Million Jury Verdict for Fork Lift Injury Accident
Frank McCoy secured a $13 million jury verdict on behalf of a client who suffered catastrophic injuries in a forklift accident. The case involved complex liability issues and significant damages, requiring extensive investigation and expert testimony to establish fault and the full extent of the client’s injuries.
Through strategic litigation and trial advocacy, Attorney McCoy successfully demonstrated the long-term impact of the injuries, resulting in a substantial verdict for his client. This case highlights his ability to handle high-stakes catastrophic injury claims and complex workplace accident cases. His experience also includes truck accident litigation, car accident injury cases, andpremises liability claims, where he consistently pursues maximum compensation for injured clients.
  • Woman Injured in Walmart Fall Awarded $650,000
Attorney Frank McCoy secured a jury verdict of more than $650,000 on behalf of a woman injured in a premises liability case at a Walmart store in Eastern Connecticut. The client suffered serious back injuries after a fitting room bench collapsed beneath her, significantly worsening a pre-existing condition and ultimately requiring surgery. Despite the defense initially offering just $4,500 to resolve the case, Attorney McCoy took the matter to trial and obtained a substantial verdict from a New London Superior Court jury. This result highlights his ability to successfully handle complex premises liability claims involving disputed injuries and pre-existing conditions. His experience also extends to car accident cases, truck accident litigation, and dog bite injury claims, where he consistently builds strong cases designed to maximize compensation.

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