About Mark
Mark Connell arrived at law after an earlier life in the sciences. He earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Connecticut in 1976, followed by a second B.S. in Physical Therapy in 1979. More than a decade later he completed his J.D. at Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1991. Those degrees frame a career that bridges medical knowledge and legal practice.
Connell’s background in health care informs how he approaches legal problems. His training gives him familiarity with medical records, treatment planning and the practical realities of long-term care. He carried that perspective into law school and into his subsequent legal work. Over the years he has maintained ties to professional organizations that reflect both legal and elder-care concerns.
He holds membership in the Connecticut State Bar and the American Bar Association. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Connecticut, Inc. The Department of Veterans Affairs has certified him as a Benefits Lawyer, a credential that authorizes him to represent veterans and their survivors in claims for VA benefits. Those affiliations signal an emphasis on elder law and benefits advocacy, especially where medical and legal issues intersect.
Connell’s practice sits at the confluence of law, health and long-term planning. Colleagues and clients have turned to him for matters that require both legal analysis and an understanding of medical or rehabilitative concerns. He has worked on cases and matters that involve veterans’ benefits, estate planning for older adults, and special needs planning, drawing on his earlier clinical education when reviewing medical documentation or coordinating with care providers.
He keeps active in professional circles that support collaborative practice. Through state and national bar memberships he stays current on legal developments. His National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys membership and his connection to the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network speak to a sustained involvement in issues affecting aging clients and families that plan for disability and long-term care.
Connell maintains an office at 420 East Main Street. He practices in Connecticut and concentrates his work on elder law, veterans benefits and related planning matters.
