Thank You for Your Support

I have learned a lot about “Wallingford Values” growing up and raising our family in this town. These values have impressed upon me the importance of public service and volunteerism, and instilled an uncompromising standard that everyone must be treated with courtesy, compassion and dignity.

Over 24 Years of Legal Excellence And Public Service

Here are the facts:

  • Partner at Robinson + Cole, one of Connecticut’s oldest and largest law firms

  • Masonicare – Member, Board of Trustees, Executive Committee
    Connecticut’s largest not-for-profit integrated senior care continuum

  • Wallingford Public Utilities Commission, Vice Chairperson

  • G.R.O.W.E.R.S. – Co-Founder & Board Member
    A not-for-profit dedicated to employing, protecting and educating intellectually disabled people
  • Nearly a quarter of a century representing individuals and businesses in our court system including federal, state, and probate courts

  • Wallingford Planning and Zoning Commission, Former Vice Chairperson

  • Wallingford Zoning Board of Appeal Member

  • Extensive experience serving in a fiduciary capacity, including service as a trustee and attorney for the estate

AWARDS/RECOGNITION: 

  • Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, CT
  • Best Lawyers® in America (2017 -2023)
  • Connecticut Law Tribune’s “Leader in the Law” Award
  • Connecticut Super Lawyer (2014-present)
  • First 100 Award from Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence 

EDUCATION:

  • LL.M. – Saint John’s University School of Law
  • J.D. – University of New Hampshire School of Law
  • M.B.A. – Loyola University of Chicago
  • B.A. – University of Dayton
  • Born and raised in Wallingford
  • Son of Katherine and the late William H. Birney (former Wallingford Police Officer)
  • Married to life-long Wallingford resident Paige (Catala) Birney
  • Father to Ben & Emily
  • A Lifetime of Service to Wallingford
  • A Record of Commitment to Seniors and the Intellectually Disabled