Christopher M. Houlihan, Medical Malpractice Attorney in West Hartford, Connecticut
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
West Hartford, CT
Practicing medical malpractice in West Hartford since 2012.
- 14+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Christopher M. Houlihan is an attorney based in West Hartford, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Christopher has over 14 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- West Hartford, CONNECTICUT
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from West Hartford, CONNECTICUT.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Christopher M. Houlihan: Christopher M. Houlihan is an attorney based in West Hartford, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Christopher has over 14 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Medical Malpractice cases in West Hartford, Connecticut
Christopher takes medical malpractice matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in West Hartford, Connecticut
Christopher takes personal injury matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in West Hartford, Connecticut
Christopher takes product liability matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Christopher M. Houlihan — medical malpractice lawyer in West Hartford
Christopher M. Houlihan is an attorney based in West Hartford, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Christopher has over 14 years of legal experience.
Attorney Houlihan is a partner at RisCassi & Davis, P.C. He has proven himself to be a tireless advocate for the rights of people who have been injured through no fault of their own. Chris represents individuals who have been injured by medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, dog attacks, slip and falls, defective products, and other complex catastrophic accidents. Additionally, Chris has helped spearhead the firm’s product liability and mass tort practice.
Attorney Houlihan has obtained successful outcomes for his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. He has represented victims of traumatic brain injuries, quadriplegia, severe orthopedic injuries, burns, scarring, sexual abuse, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and other complex trauma. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, as well as the Federal District Courts in each of those states.
He has tried numerous jury cases to verdict and obtained tens of millions of dollars in compensation for his clients in state and federal courts throughout southern New England. Chris has prevailed at trial for victims of motor vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents, legal malpractice, and medical malpractice.
Chris believes that a successful trial lawyer must have an unmatched understanding of both the law and the facts in every case. More importantly, he believes that it requires a level of empathy and understanding for his clients, who are often struggling with some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives.
Chris is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. He was raised in West Hartford and now lives in Glastonbury with his wife and two daughters.
How Christopher handles medical malpractice matters
Attorney Houlihan is a partner at RisCassi & Davis, P.C. He has proven himself to be a tireless advocate for the rights of people who have been injured through no fault of their own. Chris represents individuals who have been injured by medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, dog attacks, slip and falls, defective products, and other complex catastrophic accidents. Additionally, Chris has…
The kind of cases Christopher takes
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters in West Hartford and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Providence College
B.S. · 2008
University of Connecticut
J.D. · 2012
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
Rhode Island, Rhode
2013 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts, Massa
2013 · ACTIVE
Connecticut, Connect
2012 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at B.S. in Providence College and J.D. in University of Connecticut.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed B.S. in Providence College and J.D. in University of Connecticut. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Christopher has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Christopher M. Houlihan's office in West Hartford
Christopher's primary office is at 91 South Main Street, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06107. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Christopher M. Houlihan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in West Hartford, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher M. Houlihan
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside West Hartford?
Christopher is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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