About Dennis Kokenos

Dennis Kokenos joined Trantolo & Trantolo in 2024 with over 20 years of litigation experience. He earned his B.S. in Finance from the University of Connecticut in 2002 and his J.D. from the University of Massachusetts School of Law in 2005, graduating in the top 10 of his class. Born in Bridgeport and raised in Shelton, he has spent his career representing clients in motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, premises liability, and negligent supervision matters.

His practice covers all phases of litigation including mediation, arbitration, and trial. He has been selected as a Connecticut Super Lawyer in 2024, 2025, and 2026, and was named one of the Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40 in Connecticut in 2016. He is admitted to the Connecticut Superior Court, the Federal District Court for Connecticut, and the 2nd Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Trantolo & Trantolo

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

$2.9 millionSettlement

Keith V. Trantolo of Trantolo & Trantolo secured a $2.9 million wrongful death settlement in a motor vehicle fatality case, placing it seventh on TopVerdict's list of the top 20 Connecticut settlements of 2017.

Connecticut · 2017Wrongful DeathRead the full story →
$1.25 millionSettlement

A Connecticut motorcyclist suffered a skull fracture, traumatic brain injury, and other life-threatening injuries after a limousine driver crossed into his lane; attorney Blake Driscolli of Trantolo and Trantolo recovered the full available insurance limits, $1.25 million, in 2023.

Connecticut · 2023Motorcycle AccidentsRead the full story →
$1.2 millionSettlement

A Connecticut motor vehicle accident victim secured a $1.2 million settlement in 2024, handled by Trantolo and Trantolo attorney Adam Allegro, with a counterclaim remaining on the docket at the time of reporting.

Connecticut · 2024Car AccidentsRead the full story →
$1 millionSettlement

A Connecticut motorcyclist ejected when an Amazon-branded delivery van driver cut a left turn without yielding recovered $1 million, with the case later recognized as a Top 10 Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Settlement of 2023 by TopVerdict.

Connecticut · 2022Motorcycle AccidentsRead the full story →
$480,000Settlement

Scott Mumley, a South Windsor man rear-ended on the Berlin Turnpike while driving for work, settled an underinsured motorist claim against his own insurer for $480,000.

Connecticut (Newington/South Windsor area) · 2018Car AccidentsRead the full story →

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

Practice areas

Education

University of Massachusetts School of Law
J.D., 2005
University of Connecticut
Undergraduate, 2002

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Connecticut

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$44 million · Construction Worker Left Without Oxygen for 20 Minutes After Debris Chute Collapse Wins $44 Million Settlement

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