About John J. Houlihan
John J. Houlihan Jr. built a legal foundation at Providence College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1977. He continued his studies at St. John’s University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1980. Those early years set the stage for a long career centered in Connecticut law.
After law school, Houlihan entered private practice and over time aligned himself with established Connecticut firms. His resume includes work at RisCassi & Davis, where he handled matters that required steady judgment and attention to detail. Colleagues describe him as someone who approaches each file methodically and who values clear communication with clients.
He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and has spent his career working in the state’s legal environment. That experience has given him a practical understanding of local courts, procedural requirements, and the expectations of judges and opposing counsel. He has represented individuals and entities in matters that span courtroom proceedings and negotiated resolutions.
Houlihan’s professional path is marked more by steady practice than by public-facing litigation headlines. He has devoted years to client counseling, case preparation, and courtroom advocacy when necessary. Sources familiar with his work note a preference for careful preparation and a measured courtroom style rather than theatrical argument. That approach has guided him through complex discovery, settlement discussions, and trial preparation.
Outside the office, Houlihan maintains ties to the legal community through ongoing memberships in professional organizations. He has kept active contact with peers and participates in continuing legal education to stay current on procedural changes and evolving case law. Those connections have informed his practice and helped him advise clients on realistic outcomes.
Records show that Houlihan’s career includes time at RisCassi & Davis and continuing practice within Connecticut. He has combined litigation work with client counseling over the course of several decades. In recent years he has continued to handle matters for clients in the state, drawing on long experience in Connecticut courts.
As of 2026, John J. Houlihan Jr. practices in Connecticut and concentrates his work on advising and representing clients in state matters.
