Dennis Kokenos
TRIAL ATTORNEY
Dennis Kokenos
Awards & Recognition
As Seen On
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D. (2005)
University of Connecticut, B.S. Finance (2002)
ADMISSIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Connecticut Bar Association
Bridgeport Bar Association
Helenic Bar Association
State of Connecticut Superior Court
Federal District Court for the State of Connecticut
The 2nd Circuit Federal Court of Appeals
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40 in the State of Connecticut (2016)
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Favorite Musicians: Goose, Talking Heads, Gary Clark, Jr.
Favorite Novel: On the Road – Jack Kerouac
What Do I Enjoy Doing: Playing Basketball, Hiking, Strength Training, Skiing
Favorite Vacation Spots: Hutchinson Island, Florida
Favorite Sports Teams: UCONN Basketball, New York Knicks
Things I Cannot Live Without: My Family, Working Out, Music
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Quote I Live By: “Success is a Journey, not a Destination” Arthur Ashe
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Attorney Dennis Kokenos joined Trantolo & Trantolo in 2024 with over 20 years of litigation experience. Attorney Kokenos understands the day-to-day real life effect an accident can have on victims and their families. He is dedicated to helping restore order in the lives of those affected by tragedy, fighting to ensure his clients receive the compensation they deserve.
For more than two decades, he has successfully represented clients injured in motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, premises liability cases and negligent supervision. His extensive legal experience encompasses all aspects of litigation, including mediation, arbitration and trial. With this wealth of knowledge and skill, Attorney Kokenos is committed to maximizing recovery for his clients.
Attorney Kokenos earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in 2002, followed by his Juris Doctorate from the University of Massachusetts School of Law in 2005, where he graduated in the top 10 of his class.
OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
A lifelong Connecticut resident, Attorney Kokenos was born in Bridgeport and raised in Shelton, giving him a deeper understanding of the community he serves.
Outside of the courtroom, Attorney Kokenos enjoys playing basketball, hiking, strength training and skiing. He currently resides in Newtown with his wife and three children.