Patrick S. Brannigan

Patrick S. Brannigan is a civil litigation lawyer and partner at Connell Foley LLP, focusing on complex commercial disputes, insurance defense, insurance coverage, products liability, and contract matters. He represents insurers, banks, hotels, companies, limited liability companies, and individuals through every litigation stage effectively. Patrick handles initial assessments, written discovery, witness and expert depositions, trials, appeals, and negotiated resolutions. His work includes injury, property damage, automobile coverage, premises liability, professional liability, real property conflicts, and business dissolution disputes across New Jersey in demanding cases.

Patrick earned a B.A. in History, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996. Brannigan received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2002. He served as notes and comments editor of the Seton Hall Journal of Sport Law. He also interned with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and Judge Seymour Margulies. His education and early legal experience strengthened his research, writing, case evaluation, and courtroom preparation skills for sophisticated civil litigation matters and appellate advocacy.

Patrick is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney. He has substantial experience defending companies and individuals against claims involving personal injuries and property losses. He coordinates with medical professionals, insurance adjusters, engineers, and other experts when cases require specialized testimony. His litigation approach emphasizes detailed evidence review, careful witness preparation, and practical risk assessment. He remains prepared to pursue trials and appeals when settlement cannot adequately protect a client’s legal and financial interests.

Patrick S. Brannigan is admitted in New Jersey, New York, and several federal district courts. He belongs to state, county, and defense bar organizations supporting civil trial practice. Patrick is an American Board of Trial Advocates member and a Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association trustee. New Jersey Super Lawyers recognized him in 2013 and 2014. His broad litigation experience, trial certification, and strategic judgment help clients address commercial conflicts, insurance disputes, liability claims, and property-related controversies with focused representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Connell Foley LLP
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Essex County Bar Association
• Member, Hudson County Bar Association
• Member, Middlesex County Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey Defense Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Trustee, Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)