About Andy Bottinick

When representing injured victims, Andy Bottinick lets nothing stand in his way in his pursuit of justice. Since joining our firm in 1993, he has played a vital role in helping our clients get back on their feet after being involved in an accident. He carefully analyzes each detail of a case to ensure that the case’s strategy is comprehensive and results-driven. Before becoming a lawyer, Attorney Bottinick served for a decade in the U.S. Navy Reserves, working his way up to the rank of lieutenant.

As a Merchant Marine Officer, he had the chance to sail around the world and managed to earn his Master’s License along the way. Attorney Bottinick was motivated by a genuine desire to help others and thus earned his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law. He is a proud member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney Bottinick is always eager to be an active member of his community and shows this through his involvement with various local organizations and associations.

For his commitment to community service, he was awarded the Foley Award. As a knowledgeable Connecticut personal injury lawyer, he is unwavering in his protection of the rights and interests of our clients. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cheering for the New York Giants, swimming, and bike riding.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Carter Mario Injury Lawyers

These results are credited to Carter Mario Injury Lawyers. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

$3 millionSettlement

A pavement-marking crew member fell from a moving trailer and struck his head on the road after a co-worker changed lanes abruptly, leaving him with no memory of the incident; Carter Mario resolved the combined workers' compensation and third-party auto claims for $3 million.

Connecticut (workers' comp + third-party) · 2023Workplace InjuryRead the full story →
$1.25 millionSettlement

Carter Mario recovered $1.25 million for pedestrian Deborah Okolovitch after a driver exiting a parking lot struck her, with defense counsel contesting liability because she was not in a marked crosswalk.

Connecticut · 2024Car AccidentsRead the full story →
$1.25 millionSettlement

Michael Lemieux was riding his motorcycle in Milford when a car driven by Weihua Niu hit him head-on, fracturing his left leg, injuring his right arm, and causing a hernia; Carter Mario Injury Lawyers demanded the full policy limit from the outset and obtained a $1.25 million settlement.

Milford, CT · 2021Motorcycle AccidentsRead the full story →
$850,000Verdict

A U.S. District Court jury in Connecticut returned an $850,000 verdict for a sole-proprietor owner-operator trucker who was struck while parked on an exit ramp when a second rig rolled backward into him, more than four times the defense's final offer.

U.S. District Court (Connecticut) · 2024Truck AccidentsRead the full story →
$750,000Settlement

Carter Mario attorney Jessica Ayala recovered $750,000 for Gary McGee, a Harley-Davidson rider who had the right of way when defendant Stephen Holbomb turned left across his path, overcoming a defense challenge rooted in the client's delay in seeking medical care.

Connecticut · 2025Motorcycle AccidentsRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Education

Quinnipiac University School of Law
J.D.
U.S. Navy Reserves, Masters United States Merchant Marine Academy
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Connecticut

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