Morgan Paul Rueckert

His civil practice has included representation of a major gun manufacturer in the municipal firearms litigation, a large accounting firm in a securities fraud action, and public and closely held corporations in business tort and breach of contract actions. He has represented organizations and individuals in defense of wrongful death actions and a public entity accused of a constitutional tort. He has represented individuals accused in civil court of misconduct including sexual assault and statutory theft.

Morgan represents individual plaintiffs in personal injury, qui tam and civil rights actions. 

Morgan also advises and defends municipalities and educational institutions in a variety of litigation and problem solving contexts, including use of force, public safety issues, and citizen complaints.

Morgan has represented victims of harassment, fraud, and larceny in criminal proceedings, including securing restitution. He has also represented individuals pursuing petitions for writ of habeas corpus, civil rights actions, petitions for new trials, pardons, and appeals of criminal convictions.

While attending the University of Connecticut School of Law, Morgan represented persons accused of crimes through the Criminal Clinic. He also clerked at the United States Attorney’s Office.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Morgan was a United States Marine Infantryman.