Mark Ostrowski is the former Chair of the Litigation Department and is currently a member of the firm's management committee. He has over 18 years of experience defending chemical and product manufacturers, public utilities, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, and business and medical professionals in complex tort and product liability actions. Armed with the latest case management and courtroom presentation technology and with ready access to many of the northeast's leading scientific, engineering and medical experts, Mark regularly handles cases in all courts throughout Connecticut and has appeared pro hoc vice in other jurisdictions such as Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

By understanding his clients' businesses and their unique goals, Mark approaches each case with an individually prepared litigation plan. This allows him to manage risk consistent with each client's objectives while at the same time contain costs and protect the client's brand. As a corollary to his trial practice, Mark is often engaged by clients to take the lead on post-accident investigations and in this context he regularly interacts with government regulators, OSHA investigators and law enforcement personnel.

Mark Ostrowski is the former Chair of the Litigation Department and is currently a member of the firm's management committee. He has over 18 years of experience defending chemical and product manufacturers, public utilities, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, and business and medical professionals in complex tort and product liability actions. Armed with the latest case management and courtroom presentation technology and with ready access to many of the northeast's leading scientific, engineering and medical experts, Mark regularly handles cases in all courts throughout Connecticut and has appeared pro hoc vice in other jurisdictions such as Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

By understanding his clients' businesses and their unique goals, Mark approaches each case with an individually prepared litigation plan. This allows him to manage risk consistent with each client's objectives while at the same time contain costs and protect the client's brand. As a corollary to his trial practice, Mark is often engaged by clients to take the lead on post-accident investigations and in this context he regularly interacts with government regulators, OSHA investigators and law enforcement personnel.

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1988, with honors

University of Connecticut, B.A., 1985, cum laude

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Massachusetts

Court Admissions

United States District Court District of Connecticut

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

United States District Court District of Massachusetts

Distinctions

* BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Teaching Positions

* University of Connecticut School of Law: Instructor, Trial Practice

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association

* Connecticut Bar Association

* Hartford County Bar Association

* Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association: Board of Directors

* Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

* Defense Research Institute

* Connecticut Law Tribune Advisory Board

* Member of Public Service Trust Commission Committee on Alternatives to Court Appearances

Community Involvement

* Town of Glastonbury Democratic Town Committee: Former Treasurer

* Town of Glastonbury: coach, youth sports teams

* Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation: Former President, Connecticut Corporate Board