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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.

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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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