“Bob did a wonderful job settling my case. I trusted his expertise 100% and I am very happy with the settlement that I received.” — Client Eleanore S.
Meet Robert “Bob” Cavanaugh
Robert L. Cavanaugh is a Connecticut personal injury attorney who provides experienced, personal representation from his Fairfield office. Since dedicating his practice to injured clients in 2002, Bob has handled more than 3,000 cases and recovered in excess of $20 million through verdicts, arbitrations and settlements.
Clients work directly with Bob throughout their cases. He deliberately maintains a focused caseload so that he can give each client careful attention, clear advice and a strategy tailored to the individual claim.
Experience That Helps Build Stronger Claims
- More than 3,000 cases handled
- More than $20 million recovered for personal injury clients
- Personal injury practice since 2002
- Cases tried in Connecticut state and federal courts
- Licensed to practice in Connecticut
Bob also has extensive experience on the insurance side of personal injury claims. That perspective helps him anticipate how insurers evaluate, defend and attempt to reduce claims—and prepare his clients’ cases accordingly.
Education and Professional Background
Bob graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern University in 1990 and cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 1993. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
A Personal Approach to Personal Injury Law
An injury can create medical, financial and practical uncertainty. Bob’s approach is straightforward: explain the process clearly, remain accessible and prepare every claim carefully. His goal is to help clients make informed decisions while pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other legally recoverable losses.
The firm represents people injured in car, truck, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, premises-liability incidents, dog attacks, and cases involving defective or dangerous products.
What Clients Say
“Attorney Cavanaugh is a great lawyer. He kept in frequent contact with me to discuss the progress of my case. He was very easy to talk to and I felt that he gave me 100%. He settled my case quickly and my settlement was much higher than expected. I highly recommend him.”
— Douglas M.
“Bob is a lawyer who is not easily intimidated by anyone or any situation. He is very detail-oriented and takes his time to explain everything so you can easily understand. Bob cares about every aspect of your case, from the smallest to the biggest. I would recommend him to anyone who has been injured.”
— Alena M.
“Bob is an amazing lawyer and equally as friendly a person to work with. I would never even consider anyone else.”
— Bobbi D.
Proven Results, Individual Attention
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Bob’s representative results demonstrate the range of serious and complex matters he has handled for Connecticut clients.
Initial consultations are free. The firm handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fee unless compensation is recovered for you.