Dennis M. Carnelli is a civil litigation attorney. Dennis is an experienced advocate who focuses his practice principally upon business and commercial litigation, civil rights actions, and appellate matters.
Dennis has successfully represented individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and government officials in complex civil actions, administrative proceedings, and pre-suit investigations spanning a broad spectrum of practice areas. Dennis previously served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General. In that role, he represented numerous government agencies and officials, including the Governor of Connecticut, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the Commissioner of Correction, and the Chief State’s Attorney in state and federal legal proceedings.
Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Business Litigation, 2019-2021
Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch,” 2021
Benjamin D. Novak Award, 2013
Western New England Law Review, Note Editor
National Transactional Law Meet, Northeast Regional Champion
CALI Award for Excellence in Civil Procedure
CALI Award for Excellence in Business Organizations