Scott Kelleher’s practice focuses primarily on civil litigation and defense of individuals, businesses and insurers against tort and injury claims in Connecticut state, federal and tribal courts. Prior to joining Conway Stoughton, he worked at another Hartford civil litigation defense firm. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and has served on the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Section in various roles. Attorney Kelleher was raised in Hartford County and is a graduate of Lafayette College, where he played on the Varsity Baseball team. He then attended the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his role as student associate in the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing golf and competitive softball.
- Best Lawyers, Connecticut, Ones to Watch 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- “Depositions 101 CLE” Connecticut Bar Association, Moderator, December 2020
- “The ‘Mode of Operation’ Rule in Connecticut” DRI Retail and Hospitality Newsletter, Holiday Edition 2020
- “The Ins and Outs of Short Calendar CLE” Connecticut Bar Association, Moderator, December 2019
- University of Connecticut School of Law, CALI Award for Excellence in Transactional Practice
- University of Connecticut School of Law, CALI Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
- Super Lawyers, Connecticut, Rising Star 2024
- Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association, Member
- Defense Research Institute, Member
- Best Lawyers, Connecticut, Ones to Watch 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee
- Phi Delta Phi International Member
- Lafayette College, Varsity Baseball Player