Michael J. McConnell

Michael J. McConnell is a Westchester County personal injury lawyer located in Ardsley who will relentlessly pursue justice for people who been seriously injured in Westchester County, New York City, Rockland County, and Long Island.

Key practice areas include: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and Workers' Compensation. Limited criminal defense matters for misdemeanors and first-time arrests.

Call (914) 810-0510 for a free consultation.

Michael J. McConnell is a Westchester personal injury attorney who takes a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law while prioritizing a client-centered focus that values constant communication, clear and direct guidance, and compassionate legal representation.

Michael J. McConnell is a former Manhattan prosecutor who successfully prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. He took several cases to trial, including two jury trials – both of which involved allegations of sexual misconduct and one of which involved two child victims.

In addition to his courtroom experience as a prosecutor, he worked for over half a decade for a major insurance carrier handling New York State workers’ compensation claims, where he obtained training and expertise in investigating workplace accidents, evaluating how much a claim is worth, and negotiating settlements.

He received his law degree from Pace Law School in White Plains where he finished in the top 10% of his graduating class and won various awards.

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  Free consultation can be done by phone, video, or in person at the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell conveniently located in Westchester County in Ardsley, NY near Yonkers and is easily accessible by major highways and public transportation from the surrounding areas including all of Westchester, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Rockland County.
• Contingent Fees
  No fee unless we win.

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

Since 2019

Attorney & Owner

The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell

2025 - Current

Michael J. McConnell is an attorney and owner of the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell, which represents people who have been injured. Key practice areas include: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, and Negligent Security for Victims of Violent Crime. The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell serves the following areas: Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, & more); NYC (the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, & Staten Island), and Rockland County. The office is located in Ardsley, NY very close to Yonkers and White Plains. Plenty of free parking on site. Free consultations offered to all potential clients, which can be done by phone, by video, or in person at a time that is convenient for you including nights and weekends. Michael J. McConnell works on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury and workers' compensation cases, so there is no fee unless we win.

Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University

J.D. (2018) | Law

2016 - 2018

Honors: J.D. magna cum laude and GPA in top 10% of graduating class (accelerated program on full merit scholarship). 1st Place as the Top Advocate in Grand Moot Competition (argued in front of current and former federal district court judges of the Southern District of New York).1st Place as the Top Advocate in the Louis Fasulo First Year Moot Court Competition. Awarded “Best Closing Argument” at the GGU Law School Mock Trial Competition.

Activities: Moot court. Mock trial. Dean's Scholar for Constitutional Law. Skills Director of the Pace Law School Trial Advocacy Board. Academic Research Assistant to Professor Margot Pollans. Judicial Internship with Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Southern District of New York. Prosecutorial Internship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. Criminal Defense Internship with the Law Offices of Anthony DiPietro in White Plains, NY.

Nyack College

B.S. (2013) | Criminal Justice

2011 - 2013

Honors: Graduated magna cum laude.

Activities: Team Captain of the Nyack College Baseball Team (Division II).

Injured Workers' Bar Association

Member

2025 - Current

Westchester County Bar Association

Member

2025 - Current

New York State Bar Association

Member

2024 - Current

Q. Can I leave the house at 18 despite my mother's objections, and would police intervene?

June 4, 2025

A: In general, the answer is that yes you can legally leave the house at 18. At that age, you have the full legal right to make decisions about where you live, work, and how you conduct your life. Your mother, regardless of her personal beliefs or objections, does not have legal authority to prevent you from moving out when you turn 18.

The above response is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. For personalized legal advice, you should contact a qualified attorney licensed to practice in your state.

Q. Is my statement during a workplace argument a criminal threat or protected speech?

June 4, 2025

A: The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech from government interference. It does not generally protect you from actions by private individuals or companies. If your company is a private company, the First Amendment will likely have no application here, which means the statement would not be considered protected speech.

Even if you are employed by the government, the speech at issue here would still likely not be protected since it could be considered a "true threat." Even assuming for argument's sake it isn't a true threat, another barrier here is that the statement is likely to be considered disruptive to the workplace's ability to function efficiently. And finally, even if the statement is neither a true threat nor disruptive to the workplace, the statement seems to concern a personal issue between you and that coworker as opposed to a "matter of public concern." For a hypothetical example, if someone was talking about a matter of public concern like whether guns should be legal or not, that might generally be protected speech in most contexts. In contrast, a statement during an argument about how you own guns is not likely to be considered by a court to be a statement regarding a matter of public concern.

Now whether the statements at issue here rise to the level of a criminal threat will require a very careful and fact-specific analysis based on the applicable law in your state. In general, context can be key in situations involving criminal threats, so even otherwise ambiguous statements said aggressively or in a volatile situation can in some cases rise to the level of a criminal threat. It may be advisable for you to consider consulting a criminal defense attorney licensed in your state about your situation, especially before speaking further to the police or HR about it.

With that said, based on the question, it seems like the police are not involved at this point, so it is possible that there will not be criminal charges here. The issue appears to be solely an employment matter at this point. And as noted above, the First Amendment is unlikely to protect the speech at issue here, which means that there is no constitutional prohibition on your employer taking action related to the statement. So even if what was said is not considered a criminal threat, there is still no apparent constitutional violation as discussed above.

I am wishing you all the best with your situation. You may wish to consult with a qualified employment attorney in your state about being placed on administrative leave and other employment matters.

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Q. Need advice on legal action for stalking and unauthorized experiment New York

June 4, 2025

A: I’m very sorry that you are going through this. What you have described is serious and can be really scary. Even against powerful individuals, it is possible to get justice and protection.

In general, it can be important to document everything and bring such information to the police. If they believe there is enough evidence that a crime has been committed, they may be able to make an arrest.

In addition to criminal charges, you may be able to bring a civil lawsuit to seek money damages. Civil lawsuits do not require police involvement. You may wish to consider a free consultation with a lawyer.

I am wishing you the best through this very difficult time.

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