Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Connecticut Civil Litigation & Trial Attorneys
Murphy & Karpie has provided skilled legal representation in civil litigation for nearly three decades. Our attorneys specialize in handling complex cases from trial through appeal in Connecticut state and federal courts. With extensive courtroom experience, we represent individuals, insurance companies, and businesses in diverse matters including insurance defense, catastrophic injury, employment disputes, and commercial litigation.Our practice emphasizes practical, innovative solutions tailored to each client's needs while maintaining a commitment to cost-effectiveness. Centrally located in Bridgeport, our firm serves clients across Connecticut with personalized legal strategies.
Services
Civil Litigation
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Appellate Practice
Arbitration
Employment Litigation
Mediation
Medical Malpractice
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of combined courtroom experience in Connecticut courts
- Our attorneys handle complex civil litigation from trial through appeals
- We offer alternative fee arrangements for client flexibility
- Centrally located in Bridgeport with courthouse proximity
- We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in diverse civil matters
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex disputes through trial and appeal in Connecticut courts. We represent clients in contract disputes, property conflicts, and tort claims. Our attorneys develop strategic solutions for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Insurance Defense
We defend insurance companies against coverage disputes and liability claims. Our experience includes motor vehicle accidents, uninsured motorist cases, and professional liability matters. We provide cost-effective representation at all litigation stages.
Personal Injury
Our firm represents clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. We handle motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and toxic torts. We pursue maximum compensation through settlements or jury trials when necessary.
Employment Litigation
We resolve employment conflicts involving discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. Our services include trial representation and mediation for employers and employees across Connecticut.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate specialists handle post-trial proceedings in state and federal courts. We focus on preserving favorable rulings or overturning adverse decisions through persuasive briefs and oral arguments.
People
Michael O. Connelly
Attorney
Michael O. Connelly brings 25+ years of trial experience to complex civil litigation cases. He focuses on insurance defense and commercial disputes with a record of successful verdicts in Connecticut courts.
Robert J. Sickinger
Attorney
Robert J. Sickinger specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. With 30 years of courtroom experience, he advocates for clients in catastrophic injury cases involving transportation and premises liability.
Kevin R. Murphy
Attorney
Kevin R. Murphy co-founded the firm with expertise in appellate practice. He has argued numerous cases before Connecticut's Appellate and Supreme Courts, maintaining a strong record of successful reversals.
Karen L. Karpie
Attorney
Karen L. Karpie focuses on medical malpractice and professional liability cases. Her 20+ years of litigation experience includes defending healthcare providers in complex malpractice claims across Connecticut.
Brittany A. Hepp
Attorney
Brittany A. Hepp represents clients in employment litigation matters. She handles discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes for both employers and employees throughout Connecticut's state and federal courts.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on civil litigation including insurance defense, personal injury, employment disputes, medical malpractice, and appellate practice across Connecticut courts.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Murphy Karpie Connelly & Sickinger has provided legal services since 1990, with our attorneys collectively holding over 125 years of litigation experience.
Do you handle cases outside Connecticut?
While our practice centers on Connecticut courts, we assist clients with related matters in federal courts and coordinate with counsel for out-of-state cases.
What payment options are available?
We offer traditional hourly billing and alternative fee arrangements including contingency fees for appropriate personal injury cases.
