William J. "Bill" Ronalter
Hartford, CT
Practicing personal injury in Hartford since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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William J. "Bill" Ronalter is an attorney based in Hartford, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. William has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP.
- Based in
- Hartford, CONNECTICUT
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Hartford, CONNECTICUT.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Hartford) (2026).
About William J. "Bill" Ronalter: William J. "Bill" Ronalter is an attorney based in Hartford, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. William has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP.
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William J. "Bill" Ronalter represents clients in Hartford, Connecticut across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About William J. "Bill" Ronalter
A partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP, and a top-rated lawyer based in Hartford, Connecticut, William J. Ronalter has been licensed to practice law in the state since 1991 serving Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties. Serving as the chair of the firm’s catastrophic injury section, he has committed his practice to serving those injured, or who have lost their loved ones to an accident or as a result of the reckless actions of others. With more than 34 years of experience in the field of law, his practice covers all aspects of personal injury, including:
- Motor vehicle crashes including uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Crashes involving motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians
- Crashes involving trucks, semi or tractor-trailers (big-rig crashes) and multi-vehicle crashes
- Slip-and-fall injuries
- Wrongful death
- Construction accidents
- Dog bites
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Dental malpractice
Credentials
Education
Villanova University
J.D. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Connecticut
1991 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Hartford)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Hartford)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Connecticut by
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2022, 2024, and 2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Connecticut
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — :
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2011-2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Litigation Star: Personal Injury, Product Liability (Plaintiff), Wrongful Death (2012-2015, 2026)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Shipman Ranked Among
2026
Best Lawyers in America — U.S. News & World Report's
2026
Best Lawyers in America — and
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Law Firms
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in Tier 1 for both Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs (2023 - Present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chosen as a member of
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2026
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What areas of law does William J. "Bill" Ronalter practice?
William J. "Bill" Ronalter focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.
Where is William J. "Bill" Ronalter located?
William J. "Bill" Ronalter primarily serves clients in Hartford, Connecticut.
How experienced is William J. "Bill" Ronalter?
William J. "Bill" Ronalter has 35 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1991.
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