Edward V. O'Hanlan at a glance
- Current role
- Recalled Judge Trial Referee
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- Connecticut · State
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Edward V. O'Hanlan
Recalled Judge Trial Referee · Connecticut Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Partner at Cummings & Lockwood (1999–present)
- Edward V. O’Hanlan is a Superior Court Judge for the New London Judicial District in Connecticut, appointed by Governor Ned Lamont on February 17, 2021, and serves as a Judge Trial Referee for civil matters and PJ land use litigation
- O’Hanlan is a retired U.S. Navy Captain in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (1982–2005)
- Before joining the bench, O’Hanlan was a partner at Robinson & Cole, a law firm he joined in 2001, specializing in land use matters — including administrative applications, appeals, and complex real property litigation
- Partner at O’Rourke, O’Hanlan & Zimmerman (1989–1999)
- Litigation associate at Robinson & Cole (1986–1989)
- Former chair of ’s Land Use Group; adjunct professor in real property law at Pace University School of Law
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law — J.D. (1982)
- in Classics (Latin & Greek) — Hampden-Sydney College — B.A. (1978)
Additional information
- City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals (2022)
- He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center and volunteered to help veterans overcome legal barriers in housing, healthcare, employment, and benefits
- Married to the Hon. Chase T. Rogers, a Connecticut judge
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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