James L. "Jim" Brawley
About James L. Brawley
James L. Brawley is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. James L. Brawley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Morrison Mahoney LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Hartford, CT
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