Paul A. Slager

Paul represents clients in a wide variety of highly complex medical negligence and other serious personal injury cases.  His practice is diverse, but focuses on cases involving the most severe injuries, including death and debilitating permanent disabilities.  A few examples of his cases include representation of:

• The family of Annie Le, the Yale University graduate student who was murdered in her campus laboratory
• The families of a number of infants who suffered brain damage or other serious injuries as a result medical negligence related to labor and delivery
• Many victims of childhood sexual abuse in cases against the Boy Scouts of America, schools and other responsible institutions
• The families of several patients in medical negligence actions, whose loved ones died from post-surgical infections in hospitals following routine surgeries
• Two victims of the massive 2010 explosion at the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, CT, including the widow of a Canadian man who died in the blast
• The victim of a notorious strangulation and assault at the Willow Springs Condominium Complex in New Milford, CT
• A mother and her children who were violently attacked and sexually assaulted in the family vehicle while it was parked in the parking garage of a local hotel
• An infant who suffered severe brain damage in a case against a Connecticut hospital because his newborn screening tests, which are required by state law and which would have revealed a serious and treatable congenital condition, were not completed as required
• The family of a six-year-old boy who died from drowning as a result of becoming entrapped in the drain of the family swimming pool, which was dangerously defective in a number of ways

Paul has developed a special interest and experience working with children and adults who have suffered brain injuries as a result of trauma, traumatic childbirth or other medical negligence.  He has volunteered hundreds of hours to support needy brain injury survivors in Connecticut.  For five years, he served as President of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, Inc. (BIAC, formerly the Brain Injury Association of Connecticut, Inc.), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Connecticut brain injury survivors.

He has been quoted frequently in articles about litigation involving the NFL, NCAA and brain injuries, has spoken many times on the subject of brain injury litigation and attends national conferences focused on cutting-edge issues related to representing survivors of brain injury.  His article, “Tackling Head Trauma: the Concussion Problem in Sports”, was published in the Sports Litigation Alert, a national publication for legal professionals practicing sports law.

Paul also has extensive experience representing victims of Connecticut’s most notorious crimes in civil cases, where victims have suffered serious, preventable injuries. He has successfully pursued civil claims related to sexual misconduct by priests, therapists and Boy Scout leaders on behalf of victims of child sexual abuse.  In connection with his representation of victims of crimes in civil cases, he is a member of the national Advisory Board of the National Crime Victim Bar Association, a preeminent victims’ rights organization affiliated with the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Paul also pursues whistleblower actions when individuals have information indicating a company or person has defrauded the government under the False Claims Act and has also represented people in whistleblower actions involving securities and tax fraud. Paul also has reviewed and litigated significant claims for business losses and will represent business and individuals in meritorious cases on a contingency fee basis, where hourly legal fees are a barrier for those who have wrongly sustained significant losses.

Before joining Silver Golub & Teitell, he was a litigation and trial lawyer in Chicago, where his practice focused primarily on complex commercial litigation, including business torts, contract disputes and securities litigation.

Although his law practice is focused in Connecticut, Paul has successfully represented his clients in trials, hearings, arbitrations and mediations around the country.  He is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Connecticut, New York and Illinois and has handled or assisted in cases pending in the state or federal courts of Connecticut, New York, Illinois, Delaware, Georgia, Montana and South Dakota.  He has argued before the Connecticut Supreme Court, the Connecticut Appellate Court and United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago.

• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board of Governors (2010-present)
  • Executive Committee member (2013-present)
  • Executive Officer (2014-present)
  • Editor-in-Chief, The Forum publication (2011-present)
  • Editorial Board, The Forum publication (2007-present)
  • Continuing Legal Education Committee (2007-present)
  • Medical Malpractice Committee (2007-present)
• The Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, Inc.
  • President, Board of Directors (2008–2011; 2012-14)
  • Vice President, Board of Directors (2006-2008; 2011-2012)
  • Board of Directors (2006-14)
• National Crime Victims Bar Association, National Center for Victims of Crime
  • Advisory Board (2015-present)

• “Whacked: Impact, Sports, and Young Athletes’ Brains,” University of Connecticut Science Salon, Hartford, CT, February 2018
• “Medical Malpractice: Perspectives from your Patients,” Yale University School of Medicine, Grand Rounds, New Haven, CT, September 2017
• “Medical Malpractice: Perspectives from your Patients,” Yale University School of Medicine, Grand Rounds, New Haven, CT, September 2017
• “Understanding & Presenting Evidence of Significant Emotional Damages,” Co-chair and Presenter, Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Orange, CT, March 2016
• “Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Connecticut,” Professional Training Seminar, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, June 2015
• “Connecticut Concussion Law 2014: A Legal Review of Concussion Law and Policy,” The Concussion Conference, Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, May 2014
• Trial Advocacy College: Damages/Openings Faculty, American Association of Justice Education, Atlanta, GA, October 2013
• “Home Invasion: Seeking Civil Justice for Condominium Victims of Serious Crimes,” 2013 National Conference, National Center for Victims of Crime and National Crime Victim Bar Association, Phoenix, AZ, September 2013
• “Medical Malpractice: Trends and Issues,” Lecture, Stamford Hospital Clinical Grand Rounds, Stamford, CT, May 2013
• “The Trauma of Survival: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Serious Injury Cases,” Maximizing Economic Damages Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Orange, CT, October 2012
• “Protecting the Process: Shepherding Experts from Retention through Discovery,” Expert Witnesses Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Orange, CT, February 2011
• “The Rewards and Hazards of Videotaping Depositions,” Taking, Defending and Utilizing Depositions Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Fairfield County Bar Association, Stamford, CT, February 2011
• “Institutional Policy and Family Victimization” session, International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference, Portsmouth, NH, July 2010
• “Lights…Camera…Action: the Costs and Benefits of Videotaping Depositions in Connecticut,” Winning Deposition Techniques Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Orange, CT, April 2010
• “Proving Brain Injury Through Lay Witnesses,” Fundamentals of Brain Trauma Continuing Legal Education Seminar, New York, NY, October 2008
• “Making Invisible Brain Injuries Visible,” Recognizing & Proving the Invisible Injury Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Orange, CT, May 2008
• “Federal Practice Nuts and Bolts,” Feeling Confident in Federal Court Continuing Legal Education Seminar, New Haven, CT, May 2007
• “Handling Unexpected Trial Emergencies,” Responding to Legal Emergencies Continuing Legal Education Seminar, New Haven, CT, October 2006

• “The NFL Head Trauma Settlement: For the Love of the Game?” Sports Litigation Alert, September 2013
• “Evaluating an Attorney’s Expertise,” Brainwaves, August 2012
• Book Chapter, “Climbing the Malpractice Mountain: A Survey of Challenges in the Modern Medical Negligence Lawsuit,” Representing Plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Cases, Thomson Reuters, 2012
• “Brain Injury and the Law: A Primer for Survivors & Families,” Making Strides, July 2010
• “Flying Blind: The Ramifications of Hamilton v. USAA,” by Paul Slager and Amanda R. Whitman, The Forum, Winter 2010
• “Tackling Head Trauma: the Concussion Problem in Sports,” Sports Litigation Alert, March 2009
• “Legal Recourse After Brain Injury: Issues for Consideration,” Making Strides, July 2008
• “Shutting Down Objectionable Conduct,” The Forum, Spring 2006

• From the Community — Whacked: Impact, Sports, and Young Athletes’ Brains
• Court denies Wilton’s motion to dismiss in sexual abuse case
• Suit Alleges Past Sexual Abuse at Connecticut Boarding School
• Connecticut boarding school sued over alleged sex assaults
• Former student files lawsuit against Kent School, alleges sexual abuse
• Attorneys seek deposition of Von Kohorn in sexual assault lawsuit
• Letter: Community means listening to each other with respect and an open mind
• Wilton court case reflects Stamford High scandal
• Miller-Driscoll sexual abuse suit stirs up Wilton
• Von Kohorn was supposed to be a child abuse first reporter
• Plea extension granted in sexual abuse case
• Lawsuits claim Ledyard Boy Scout leader assaulted boys
• Second Lawsuit Filed In Boy Scout Sex Assault Case
• APNewsBreak: Yale settles lawsuit over slain grad student
• Yale settles wrongful death lawsuit for $3 million
• Second family sues Wilton, BOE for alleged sexual exploitation
• Family Sues Over Preschool Sex Abuse Allegations Involving Southport Man
• Second family files sexual abuse lawsuit against town and schools
• Lawsuit Filed In Boy Scout Sexual Assault Case
• Boy Scouts of America Faces Lawsuit in Connecticut Sex Abuse Case   
• Supreme Court Denies Cert for J. Michael Farren, Former New Canaan Man Convicted of Attempted Murder
• Supreme Court Denies Farren Petition
• Former White House Counsel Loses Final Appeal in $28.6M Civil Judgment
• U.S. Supreme Court Denies Cert for Farren v. Farren
• Seven Attorneys from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© 2017
• Former White House attorney convicted of attempted murder wants to delay settlement payments
• Boy Scouts Gear Up for Conn. Supreme Court Battle in Challenge to $12 Million Sex Abuse Verdict
• Misdiagnosed Tumor Near Brain Leads to $1.2 Million Verdict
• Mom uses own experience to weigh in on concussion bill
• Family sues Wilton, claims child was molested
• Wilton officials sued over sex allegations involving Fairfield man
• Awareness, activism produce better concussion outcomes
• Metro-North Death Reveals Legal Process for Challenging Medical Examiner’s Rulings
• Ex-Boy Scout Awarded More Than $12 Million in Sex Abuse Case Following Jury Trial
• John Doe vs. Fairfield County Council of Boy Scouts of America, Inc. et al. — Jury Verdict Review & Analysis
• Blog: Youth Athletics Concussion Bill Raises Awareness & Prevention — and Needs Your Support
• $7 Million Award Against Boy Scouts of America for Sexual Assault of Minor
• Blog: Time for Connecticut To Pass Bill Protecting Young Athletes from Concussions
• Personal Injury Hall of Fame — Boy Scouts Liable For Troop Leader’s Assaults: $7 Million (Winner: Intentional Tort)
• $11.8 Million Verdict Against Boy Scouts For Sexual Abuse and Cover-up
• Op-Ed: Time to pass bill protecting young athletes from concussions
• Law Tribune Reveals Personal Injury Hall of Fame Winners
• Connecticut jury awards $7M in Boy Scouts abuse case
• Boy Scout Abuse Case Confirms ‘Confidential Files’
• Conn. Sex Abuse Case Puts Spotlight on Boy Scouts’ ‘Confidential Files’
• Connecticut Jury Awards $7M In Boy Scouts Abuse Case
• $7 million award in boy scout sex abuse case
• $7 Million Verdict In Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts
• Connecticut Jury Awards $7M in Scouts Abuse Case
• Jury Awards $7 Million to Former Boy Scout Who Alleged Sex Abuse
• Jury awards $7M in New Fairfield Boy Scout trial
• Ex-White House lawyer sentenced to 15 years
• Farren Shows No Remorse, Gets 15-Year Sentence for Attack on Wife
• Wilton Public Schools apologizes to parents for statements regarding former preschool teacher’s aide
• Wilton Preschool Aide Inappropriately Touched Child: Attorney
• New Canaan lawyer convicted of attempted murder
• Female Teacher Sexually Abused Student, Lawsuit Claims
• Connecticut school sued over sex abuse of student
• Attorney Slager Cares about His Brain Injury Clients as well as the Courts
• Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Sponsors BIAC Annual Conference on Brain Injury
• No Quick or Clear Solution in N.F.L. Settlement
• Judge: Jury’s $28.6 million award stands
• Concussion Legislation Would Limit Contact Sports
• Conn. lawmakers address student-athlete injuries
• Paul Slager Testifies in Support of CT HB 5113 — An Act Concerning Youth Athletics and Concussions
• Editorial: A Time for Trial
• Jury Awards $28.6 Million to Ex-Wife in Beating by Former Bush Aide
• Accused Ex-White House Attorney Was No-Show At Civil Trial
• Ex-Skadden Lawyer Wins $28.6 Million From Her Ex-Husband (A Former GC And White House Lawyer)
• Former White House attorney held liable in ex-wife’s beating
• Farren Civil Assault Case Moving Forward
• DeMaio seeks transfer to psychiatric facility
• Farren allowed to take over his defense
• Scouts’ Honor Goes on the Line, February 2013
• Connecticut Boy Scouts Council Sued Over Alleged Sex Abuse, February 2013
• Ex-Bush Aide Claims Indigence, August 2012
• Settlements Reached in More Kleen Energy Lawsuits, March 2012
• A ‘Cheerleader’ for Head Trauma Victims, December 2011
• Model Mediation Yields Settlements, Including Slager’s Case, November 2011
• Why the Annie Le Lawsuit Matters, September 2011
• Family of Slain Yale University Student Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, September 2011
• Stamford Marriott’s Negligence Led To Parking Garage Rape, May 2008
• Complaint: Multiple Code Violations Led To Greenwich Child Drowning, January 2008
• Physician’s Widow Accepts $5M Settlement, July 2007
• Subway Restaurant Settles Landmark Case, April 2007
• SGT Attorneys Bring Lawsuit For Victims of Day Care Sexual Abuse
• Second Victim Alleges Scoutmaster Sexual Abuse Stems From Lack Of Supervision, January 2006
• Former Boy Scout Child Sexual Abuse Victim Suit Claims Lack Of Supervision, July 2005
• Lawsuit: Negligence Led To Lawnmower Amputation, February 2005
• Op Ed: Paul Slager On Priestly Privilege, January 23rd, 2005
• Alter Boy Sex Abuse Victim Settles Case With Bridgeport Diocese, January 2005
• SGT’s Slager Represents Victim of Stamford Town Center Mall Explosion, October 2002

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