Patrick J. McHale
Kainen, Escalera & McHale, P.C.
Recognized since 2009
Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management

Contact & Links
Location
- 21 Oak Street, Suite 601
Hartford, CT 06106-8003
Education
- Fairfield University, BA, graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, - District of Connecticut
- Connecticut, - State of Connecticut
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Connecticut Bar Association - Member
- Connecticut Public Employer Labor Relations Association - Member
- Hartford County Bar Association - Member
- Industrial Relations Research Association - Member
- International Personnel Management Association - Member
7 The Best Lawyers in America® awards


Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Labor Law - Management, Hartford (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Special Focus
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Education
- Management
- National Labor Relations Board
- Non-Profits
- Public and Private Sectors
- State and Federal
- Wage-Hour Law
Awards:
- Mr. McHale has been selected to be listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Employment Law – Management and Labor Law – Management since 2009.
- Mr. McHale has also been selected as a Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer®: Employment and Labor from 2007-2015.
- Mr. McHale has received a peer review rating of “BV Distinguished” from Martindale-Hubbell.
- Mr. McHale was named the Best Lawyers’ 2013 Hartford Labor Law – Management “Lawyer of the Year”.
"Patrick McHale is a seasoned professional with a great personal demeanor. He is highly responsive and available for clients' needs. He is always able to provide a simple translation of the law into laymen's terms."
- Anne Condren (Adam Broderick Salon & Spa), Ridgefield, CT
"Patrick McHale relays information and advice in an easy to understand manner. He understands the inner workings of a municipality."
- Lisa Pellegrini (Town of Somers), Somers, CT
"Patrick McHale is a highly competent attorney who has the big picture in mind. Attorney McHale consistently provides such valuable guidance on labor matters which has led our organization to ultimately achieve many of its goals. Attorney McHale is an extremely detailed individual. His communication skills are outstanding and he is quite personal in his approach to sensitive complex situations. Attorney McHale's diligence when preparing to address labor issues is outstanding."
- Anthony Bivona (Brookfield Public Schools), Brookfield, CT
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