J. Paul Vance, Jr.

Previous Offices Held:

President-Elect (2025-2026), Vice President (2024-2025), Secretary (2022-2023)

Professional Data:

Attorney Vance is a partner at Logan Vance Sullivan & Kores LLP where he focuses his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury, workers’ compensation, and medical malpractice. He formerly served as the State of Connecticut Claims Commissioner and has served in both elected and appointed positions in local government.

Office Location:

CBA Activities:

• Board of Governors (2001-2004, 2016-2022)
• House of Delegates (2000-2004, 2015-2022)
• Legislative Policy and Review Committee: Chair (2025-2026), 
• Membership Committee: Co-Chair (2024-2025)
• Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee: Past Chair
• Committee on Professional Ethics and the Unauthorized Practice of Law
• Litigation Committee
• Pro Bono Committee
• Rule of Law Committee
• Workers' Compensation Committee

Other Professional Activities:

• Connecticut Bar Foundation: Life Fellow
• Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association: Member of Board of Governors 
• Litchfield County Bar Association: Treasurer
• Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce: Government Relations Committee Member
• Waterbury Bar Association
• Watertown/Oakville Democratic Town Committee: Vice-Chair, Past Chairman

Law School:

Seton Hall University School of Law