Who We Are

Attorney John J. Radshaw III is recognized as a dedicated and creative legal advocate. John’s litigation practice is wide and varied, more often than not including ones that other lawyers refused to handle because of novelty or complexity.

Building his experience after 10 years of practice at a mid-sized regional law firm after a start a small, local firm, John developed the reputation for taking the matters that didn’t fit in the comfortable practice areas of his colleagues. From adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court to antitrust litigation over water rights to civil rights claims over changes in municipal borders, Attorney John Radshaw has handled many unique cases in the state and federal courts in Connecticut.

Bar Admissions

  • State of Connecticut, 1998
  • United States District Court, District of Connecticut, 1998
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Connecticut, 1999
  • State of New York, 1999
  • United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 2000
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2000
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2001
  • United States Tax Court, 1999
  • United States Court of International Trade, 1999
  • United States Supreme Court, 2002

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Connecticut Bar Association
    • Civics Education Committee
    • Federal Practice Section
    • Litigation Section
  • New York Bar Association
  • New Haven Inn of Court, 2004-2008

Reported Cases

  • Roberts v. City of New Haven, 210 F. Supp. 3d 347 (D. Conn. 2016)
  • Ventres v Goodspeed Airport LLC, 301 Conn. 194, 21 A.3d 709 (2011)
  • Stancuna v. Sherman, 563 F. Supp. 2d 349 (D. Conn. 2008)
  • Sanabria v. Martins, 568 F. Supp. 2d 220 (D. Conn. 2008)
  • S. Lyme Prop. Owners Ass’n, Inc. v. Town of Old Lyme, 539 F. Supp. 2d 547 (D. Conn. 2008)
  • S. Lyme Prop. Owners Ass’n., Inc. v. Town of Old Lyme, 539 F. Supp. 2d 524 (D. Conn. 2008)
  • Walczyk v. Rio, 496 F.3d 139 (2d Cir. 2007)
  • Estate of Gadway v. Norwich, 512 F.Supp.2d 134 (D.Conn. 2007)
  • Fernandez v. Alexander, 419 F. Supp. 2d 128 (D. Conn. 2006)
  • Stone v. Town of Westport, 411 F. Supp. 2d 77 (D. Conn. 2006)
  • Holeman v. City of New London, 425 F.3d 184 (2d Cir. 2005)
  • Ventres v Goodspeed Airport LLC, 275 Conn. 105, 881 A.2d 937 (2005)
  • Miller’s Pond Co., LLC v. City of New London, 273 Conn. 786, 873 A.2d 965 (2005)
  • Assegai v. Bloomfield Bd. of Educ., 308 F. Supp. 2d 65 (D. Conn. 2004)
  • Scott v. Town of Monroe, 306 F. Supp. 2d 191 (D. Conn. 2004)
  • Cowan v. Breen, 352 F.3d 756 (2nd Cir. 2003)
  • Murillo v. Seymour Ambulance Association, Inc., et al., 264 Conn. 474 (2003) (holding that hospitals and medical providers do not owe a duty to a bystander witnessing a medical procedure)
  • Harhay v. Town of Ellington B.O.E., 323 F.3d 206 (2nd Cir. 2003)
  • Tripodi v. Local Union No. 38, 120 F.Supp.2d 318 (S.D.N.Y. 2000)

Education

  • J.D., Quinnipiac College School of Law, 1998, cum laude
  • B.A., Mary Washington College, 1993

Community Activities

  • Midstate Rugby Club – U10/U12 Coach
  • Pack 92 – Treasurer, Den Leader