Antonio Ponvert III

Antonio Ponvert III is a distinguished trial attorney specializing in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, sexual abuse, civil rights violations, and constitutional law. With a career defined by compassion and a relentless pursuit of justice, Mr. Ponvert has consistently achieved outstanding results for his clients, many of whom have suffered life-altering injuries or abuses of power.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he earned honors cum laude, and the University of Rhode Island, where he graduated with highest distinction, Mr. Ponvert’s academic achievements set the foundation for his accomplished legal career. Admitted to practice in multiple state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, he has a broad legal reach across the United States.

Since joining Koskoff in 1999, Mr. Ponvert has earned record-breaking verdicts and settlements. These include a $41.75 million verdict, the second-largest personal injury verdict in Connecticut history, on behalf of a young woman who contracted Tick-Borne Encephalitis on a school trip. He also secured a $20 million verdict for a victim of child sexual abuse by a rabbi. He achieved the only wrongful death settlement in history with a smokeless tobacco manufacturer for a family affected by tongue cancer.

Mr. Ponvert is a tireless advocate for victims of child sexual abuse, mentally ill prisoners, and individuals harmed by discrimination and harassment. He has successfully fought for substantial compensation and injunctive relief for female correctional officers, racially discriminated police officers, and victims of sexual harassment.

As a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and recipient of numerous honors, including the Connecticut Law Tribune Distinguished Leader Award, Mr. Ponvert is widely respected within the legal community. He also contributes to legal education as a faculty member and lecturer, sharing his expertise to inspire the next generation of advocates.

Antonio Ponvert III’s career exemplifies unwavering dedication to justice and his clients’ well-being, earning him a reputation as one of the nation’s leading trial attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Civil Liberties Union
• Member, Connecticut Civil Liberties Union
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• California
• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Honors with Cum Laude
• University of Rhode Island
  Honors with Highest Distinction

Awards & Badges