Awards

Hall of Fame

Michael P. Koskoff

(1942-2019) Connecticut

2023 Hall of Fame inductee

Michael P. Koskoff was known to be both a true legend and
a fearless trial attorney. For over forty-years, he devoted his career to
protecting and defending his clients from abuse of power, corporate greed, and
medical negligence. As a member of AAJ since 1973, Michael frequently presented
at AAJ education programs, coauthored the AAJ Press book The Medical Malpractice
Trial, and received the AAJ Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously at AAJ’s
2019 Annual Convention. He was also involved in the Connecticut Trial Lawyers
Association where he received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. AAJ is
honored to induct Michael into the AAJ Hall of Fame.

About the Award

This award is presented posthumously to an AAJ member whose career made a significant and positive impact on the civil justice system. The Hall of Fame Award honors those who were active, long-time members of AAJ as well as active members of their state trial lawyer associations.

Honorees are nominated and evaluated by AAJ’s Stalwarts Hall of Fame Committee for their contributions to the civil justice system; integrity and character; contributions to the public good and welfare; contributions advancing AAJ’s mission and growth; contributions to trial advocacy; and contributions to the legal profession generally. The Stalwarts Committee votes upon and forwards the names of prospective honorees the AAJ Board, which votes on the recommended nominations.