About Dennis J.
Dennis J. Kokenos took a steady path into the law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut in 2002 and completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Massachusetts School of Law in 2005. Those years shaped the practical foundations of his practice and set the stage for an early entry into firm work.
After law school, Kokenos moved into private practice. By 2007 he was listed as a lawyer at Owens, Schine & Nicola, PC, a firm where he has spent much of his professional life. He is admitted to the Connecticut bar and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court. That combination has allowed him to appear in both state and federal matters.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing cases. He favors clear organization and attention to procedural detail. He handles filings, motions and appearances in court. He also manages client communications and the practical logistics of litigation. Those are the steady, often unseen tasks that determine how a matter proceeds from start to finish.
Kokenos’s work at Owens, Schine & Nicola has been focused on representing clients through the stages of dispute resolution. He joined the firm in 2007 and has continued his practice there. His responsibilities have included drafting pleadings, conducting legal research and arguing matters before judges. He has worked on cases that required an understanding of both state statutes and federal procedure.
Outside the courtroom he maintains ties to the regional legal community. He stays current on changes in local and federal rules so he can apply them where appropriate. His approach is pragmatic. He evaluates options and explains them plainly to clients so decisions can be made with an accurate sense of likely outcomes.
In the current phase of his career, Kokenos continues to practice at Owens, Schine & Nicola, PC, handling matters that arise in Connecticut courts and in the United States District Court, where he is admitted to appear. His work remains centered on representing clients through litigation and court proceedings.
