Attorney Kelly E. Reardon is known for her experience in personal injury cases, for her compassion with clients and her groundbreaking success in changing the medical malpractice law in the State of Connecticut in the case of Cefaratti v. Aranow.
In that case, Attorney Reardon successfully argued before the Connecticut Supreme Court that it should recognize the doctrine of apparent agency, which changed the landscape of medical malpractice law in the State.
Prior to becoming an attorney, she was a television reporter in Burlington, Vermont and Hartford, Connecticut. During that time, she earned praise for her empathy and integrity. News directors turned to her first when reaching out to the family of a soldier killed in Iraq or Afghanistan because of her ability to connect with those in need. This ability won her two Associated Press Awards for her reporting in Vermont and a New England Emmy Award nomination for her work at Fox 61 in Hartford.
After five years in journalism, Attorney Reardon realized that she could make a greater difference in people's lives by representing them in the courtroom than she ever could simply sharing their stories on the news. As a result, she decided to enter the exciting world of the law, earning her J.D. at Boston College Law School, where she was elected President of the student government by the entire student body.
Attorney Reardon has also earned a Bachelor's degree cum laude from Princeton University, and Master's degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
She is admitted to practice both in Connecticut and Rhode Island, and is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.
Since 2019, she has served as Managing Partner of The Reardon Law Firm and now runs the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Education
Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
J.D. – 2009
Peter Privatera Award for Academics and Excellence
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Honors: cum laude
Columbia University – Graduate School of Journalism
M.A. – 2000
London School of Economics and Political Science
M.Sc. in History of International RelationsÂ
Bar Admission
Connecticut, 2009
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 2010
Rhode Island, 2009
Honors
Connecticut Superlawyers Rising Stars
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated
Connecticut New Leader in the Law
American Bar Foundation Fellow, 2020 to present
Pro-Bono Activities
Board of Directors of Noank Community Support Services, 2009 to Present
Regional Multicultural Magnet School, Former member of Endowment Committee
Boston College Law School Alumni Board, Former Student Programs Chair
Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Board Member
Public Justice, State Ambassador for Connecticut
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice, State Delegate
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Governors
New London County Bar Association, Member, 2009 to Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Connecticut Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Forum Magazine, Co-Editor
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Membership Committee
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Medical Malpractice Committee
Connecticut Civil Commission, Former Member
American Association for Justice, PAC Development Committee, Co-Captain for Connecticut
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Product Liability
Premises Liability
