Michael Dennis Schweitzer
Goldberg Segalla, LLP • Hartford, CT
Workers CompensationInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
mschweitzer@goldbergsegalla.com
Phone
(860) 756-0769
Address
100 Pearl St Ste 1100, Hartford, CT, 06103-4500, US
Professional
About
Michael Dennis Schweitzer is a seasoned attorney based in Hartford, CT, specializing in insurance and personal injury law. As the leader of Goldberg Segalla’s Connecticut workers’ compensation practice, he brings a wealth of experience in defending respondents before the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission. Michael is adept at deposing claimants, witnesses, medical professionals, and other experts, providing comprehensive guidance on all aspects of Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Law. His clientele includes self-insured employers, organizations with significant retentions and deductibles, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators. At Goldberg Segalla, Michael is an integral part of a specialized team that has created an innovative approach to managing workers’ compensation claims. This model emphasizes consistent representation, ensuring that each file remains with the same attorney throughout the litigation process. The team provides detailed pre-hearing and post-hearing reports to keep claim professionals informed about potential risks, defense strategies, and recent developments. Additionally, they actively pursue settlement opportunities through stipulation agreements. Michael is also the author of Goldberg Segalla’s Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Manual for Employers and Carriers, available upon request. In addition to his workers’ compensation expertise, Michael is a skilled trial lawyer with a proven track record. He has secured over 10 first-chair jury and bench trial verdicts and has effectively resolved high-exposure cases through alternative dispute resolution. Michael has argued cases before the Connecticut Appellate Court, defending companies against multimillion-dollar claims related to motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and various torts. His approach often involves the collaboration of experts in accident reconstruction, vocational rehabilitation, economics, and neuropsychology to navigate complex claims involving severe and catastrophic personal injuries.
About Workers Compensation Law
Workers' compensation attorneys help injured workers obtain benefits for workplace injuries. They navigate the claims process and fight for fair compensation. Common matters include workplace injuries, occupational illness, denied claims, disability benefits.
Credentials
Education
2007 Quinnipiac University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004 Northeastern University BS - Bachelor of Science
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2006 Champion, Mock Trial Honor Society Intramural Competition N/A Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell N/A Workers' Compensation, Rising Stars, 2015–17, Connecticut Super Lawyers N/A Champion, Spring 2007; Semi-Finalist, Spring 2006, TYLA Regional Mock Trial Competition N/A Oberst Mock Trial Honor Society Advocate, Quinnipiac University School of Law, Graduation Awards
Associations
2018 - Present Defense Research Institute (DRI) Workers’ Compensation Committee Vice Chair of the Membership Subcommittee 2017 - Present Defense Research Institute (DRI) Workers’ Compensation Committee Member Connecticut Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section Member The Risk Management Society (RIMS) Connecticut Valley Chapter Member
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Updated: Aug 24, 2026