Partner Profiles
David J. Scully
David J. Scully has practiced law in Connecticut since his admission to the bar in 1985. He was a partner in the law firm of Kernan & Henry, LLP since 1996. In January 2010, James E. Kernan, David J. Scully, and John K. McDonald formed Kernan, Scully & McDonald, LLP, Trial Attorneys. On January 1, 2022, James E. Kernan and David J. Scully formed Kernan & Scully, LLP and added Kevin D. Scully as a partner. On January 1, 2025, David J. Scully and Kevin D. Scully formed The Scully Law Firm, LLP.
Mr. Scully's primary focus is on cases involving personal injury and Worker’s Compensation. He has litigated such cases in every Judicial District in Connecticut as well as the Federal and State Appellate Courts. He also has extensive experience and an active practice in Social Security Disability and Discrimination claims covering all districts in the State.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut — B,A. (Magna Cum Laude) — 1981
American University — J.D. — 1985
HONOR SOCIETIES
Phi Beta Kappa (Liberal Arts Honor Society)
Omicron Delta Epilson (Economics Honor Society)
Phi Alpha Thcta (History Honor Society)
Phi Kappa Phi (University Honor Society)
Super Lawyers Member 2014
National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2015
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association and Waterbury Bar Association. He has served on the legislative committee of the Waterbury Bar Association. He has been selected by many attorneys to act as an arbitrator and mediator on many private civil personal injury cases.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
— Member of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce
— He has provided pro bono services to clients through the Connecticut Legal Aid Society for over 10 years.
Kevin D. Scully
Kevin D. Scully was admitted to the Connecticut Bar on November 2, 2015. In October 2016, he joined the law firm of Kernan, Scully, & McDonald, LLP. On January 1, 2022, Kevin D. Scully became a partner with James E. Kernan and David J. Scully at the newly established Kernan & Scully, LLP. On January 1, 2025, he became a partner at The Scully Law Firm, LLP with David J. Scully.
Mr. Scully’s primary focus is on cases involving personal injury and workers’ compensation. He practices in the Superior Courts and Workers’ Compensation Commission offices throughout the state of Connecticut.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut – B.A. (Cum Laude) - 2012
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University – J.D. 2015
HONOR SOCIETIES
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar
Waterbury Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyer's Association
Associate Profiles
Lorentina Bajrami
Lorentina Bajrami was admitted to the Connecticut Bar on November 14, 2025. In November 2022, she joined the law firm of Kernan & Scully, LLP as a law clerk. On November 14, 2025, Lorentina Bajrami became an associate at The Scully Law Firm, LLP.
Ms. Bajrami’s primary focus is on cases involving personal injury and workers’ compensation. She practices in the Superior Court and Workers’ Compensation Commission offices throughout the state of Connecticut.
EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University – 2020
Western New England University School of Law – 2023
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of Connecticut Bar Association, Waterbury Bar Association and Hartford Bar Association.
Jack A. Harrington
Jack Harrington was admitted to the Connecticut Bar on June 6, 2025. In June 2025, he joined The Scully Law Firm, LLP as an associate.
Mr. Harrington’s primary focus is on cases involving Worker’s Compensation and civil litigation. He has litigated in several Judicial Districts in Connecticut. He also has experience in public interest and criminal law matters.
EDUCATION
Pace University – Lubin School of Business – B.B.A. in Accounting/Internal Auditing – 2020
Western New England University School of Law – J.D. – 2024
HONORS
WNE Pro Bono Honor Roll
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Hartford County Bar Association, and Waterbury Bar Association.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Pro-bono legal services to clients through the Western New England University Center for Social Justice for two years.