Morgan, Terry D.

Brian started the firm in January, 2004 on a vision and dream that by providing intensified one-on-one client services, giving each case the immediate attention it deserves, and by remaining personally involved in each case, not only would a successful firm be born, it would thrive. Brian continually works toward and maintains the goal of taking representation and the client experience to a whole new level—a level that only BJMLAW can and does own.

Brian was born and raised in Waterbury and was educated at Saints Peter and Paul Grammar School and Holy Cross High School.  Brian graduated magnum cum laude from Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1994, and was also inducted into the prestigious Psi Chi Honors Society.  Thereafter, Brian attended and graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law with honors in 1997.

Upon his graduation from UCONN Law, Brian and his wife, Beth, moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where Brian worked for two insurance defense firms, quickly cutting his teeth in the litigation arena.  He spent nearly all of his time learning the ins and out of how to defend personal injury claims with the idea and understanding that one day, he would use that experience and information to become a plaintiff’s attorney and help those people who were wronged and injured, as he has a deep sense of humanity and service to others.  He currently holds licenses to practice law in both Connecticut and Georgia.

In 2000, Brian and Beth came back to Waterbury, Connecticut to raise their two young daughters, as the pull of home and family was greater than the pull of staying in Atlanta, where Brian had built a very successful insurance defense practice and had quickly become one his firm’s top rain makers.

Brian’s interest and desire for public service intensified when he returned home to Waterbury, and in November, 2000, he was elected to the Board of Aldermen in Waterbury, the local legislative body, where he became a member of the Tax Committee, which is responsible for handling all contractual issues that City of Waterbury faces, the Sewer & Water Committee, and Waste Disposal Committee.  Additionally, Brian was appointed as the Chairman of the Law Committee, where he and his board were responsible for adjudicating claims for the City in an administrative forum.

Upon leaving office in 2003, Brian opened the firm and in addition to pouring himself into his business, also volunteered on Saints Peter & Paul Home & School Association’s Executive Committee, chairing numerous fundraisers including both their Holiday Basketball Tournament, which played host to more than 20 teams and over 150 games, as well as creating Italian Night, a popular night out for parents who enjoy both good company and Frank Sinatra music.  Brian capped his experience with Saints Peter & Paul Home & School Association by serving as its co-president from 2006-2010.  Additionally, Brian was both a coach and commissioner in the East Mountain Athletic Association’s sports league, having coached soccer from 2006 to 2010 where his daughters played soccer.  Additionally, Brian had also coached basketball, t-ball, and softball.

And, as Brian’s daughters grow and take on new challenges, so does he. Currently, Brian can be found volunteering his time at local gymnastic meets, where his eldest daughter, Alyssa, is a Level 7 USAG Gymnast, as well as at local, state and regional trampoline meets for his daughter, Julia, who is a Level 7 USAG trampolinist.  Brian also is a certified USAG Category 3 Trampoline judge, where he has judged numerous local and state competitions, as well as a regional competition.
Brian also currently serves on the Savings Bank of Danbury’ Waterbury Advisory Board, where, he along with the other members, are charged with developing business in the greater Waterbury area.  Brian is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Waterbury Bar, and the Pontelandolfo Community Club of Waterbury.

In his leisure time, Brian is dedicated to physical fitness, mixing weight lifting with cardiovascular core workouts and even Kenpo Karate and Yoga.  Brian’s other interests include being a avid  New York Knicks, New York Yankees and New York football Giants fan, but it isn’t all sports, as the firm, in addition to having been a corporate sponsor of the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut, also donates to other charitable events.  Brian has a deep love and appreciation of the arts.  Finally, Brian aspires to someday be a professional bowler, as it has long been a hobby and love. In fact, while in college, Brian bowled for Saints Peter’s College in the equivalent of March Madness and Brian’s SPC teams were on the cusp, each year, of being ranked nationally.