About
Phone: Address: One Constitution Plaza, 06103 Coordinates: 41.765550,-72.669490 Education: Skidmore College, B.A., 1988, phi beta kappa Achievements: Listed as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Connecticut by Super Lawyers® (2022, 2024, and 2025) Named "Lawyer of the Year": Best Lawyers Hartford Region Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2022, 2026) Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2018-2026) Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Personal Injury General: Plaintiff (2011-2025) Shipman Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for 2023 in Tier 1 for both Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs Member, The National Trial Lawyers The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; Named "Lawyer of the Year": Best Lawyers Hartford Region Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2022, 2026) Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2018-2026) Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Personal Injury General: Plaintiff (2011-2025) Shipman Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for 2023 in Tier 1 for both Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs Member, The National Trial Lawyers The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2018-2026) Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Personal Injury General: Plaintiff (2011-2025) Shipman Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for 2023 in Tier 1 for both Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs Member, The National Trial Lawyers The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Personal Injury General: Plaintiff (2011-2025) Shipman Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for 2023 in Tier 1 for both Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs Member, The National Trial Lawyers The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; Shipman Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for 2023 in Tier 1 for both Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs Member, The National Trial Lawyers The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; Member, The National Trial Lawyers The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star: Personal Injury and Product Liability (Plaintiff) (2012-2015) #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement; #2 verdict in State of Connecticut in 2015, as listed in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Top Verdicts & Settlements Supplement Bio: William J. Ronalter is a senior partner and Practice Group Leader at Shipman & Goodwin with 35 years of experience. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, he is a top-rated trial lawyer who handles cases in courts throughout the state. Licensed to practice since 1991, Bill represents clients across Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, New London, Tolland, and Windham counties. As leader of the firm’s catastrophic injury practice, Bill is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been injured or who have lost loved ones in accidents or due to the reckless conduct of others. His practice covers all aspects of personal injury and wrongful death litigation, from initial investigation through trial. Bill’s 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