John W. Bradley, Jr.

John W. Bradley, Jr. is a Hartford, Connecticut partner who focuses on civil litigation, administrative law, and municipal law. He represents clients in complex disputes involving personal injury, product liability, land use, probate, tax litigation, and construction claims. His work includes litigation in state and federal courts, administrative agency matters, and practical contract drafting. Clients rely on his guidance when disputes require efficient strategy, clear advice, and steady advocacy.

Bradley earned a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. He received a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and completed a junior year program at the Institut d’études politiques de Paris. His education supports a practice built on legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and courtroom preparation. That background helps him evaluate civil disputes, municipal issues, land use concerns, construction matters, and regulatory questions with practical judgment.

Bradley has more than 30 years of litigation experience. He has handled high-profile matters and served as one of the lead defense counsel in lawsuits arising from the Kleen Energy power plant explosion. He also represented a Gulf War widow in a case involving a veteran’s pancreatic cancer and chemical exposure. His municipal work includes serving towns as town attorney and special counsel on land acquisition, open space preservation, school construction, historic districts, Freedom of Information, and regulatory matters.

John W. Bradley, Jr. is admitted in Connecticut and the District of Connecticut. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning Law. His practice reflects a focus on resolving difficult problems fairly, reasonably, and efficiently. Bradley helps individuals, municipalities, and institutions address litigation, administrative, and municipal matters through careful preparation, practical judgment, and a strong understanding of Connecticut legal and regulatory issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Halloran & Sage LLP
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Seattle University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of the Holy Cross
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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