John Casey is a member of the firm's LandLaw Section and its Land Use and Zoning Practice Group, where he concentrates his practice on land use and environmental matters, with particular emphasis on coastal management, development, and permitting, as well as littoral and riparian water rights.  Mr. Casey's practice covers all aspects of planning, zoning, and wetland permits and approvals, as well as litigation related to land use permitting and property rights.

Prior to his experience with the firm's LandLaw Section, Mr. Casey was a member of Robinson & Cole's Trial and Appellate Section and obtained extensive experience in all types of civil litigation, including products liability, personal injury, and insurance coverage and subrogation matters. 

Before joining the firm, Mr. Casey was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps, fulfilling various legal duties while stationed at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Connecticut. After completing his military service, he worked for a litigation firm in New London, Connecticut.  John spends his time in Robinson & Cole's New London and Providence offices.

EDUCATION

—	J.D., summa cum laude, Washington College of Law, American University, Law Review
—	B.A., University of Connecticut, Economics

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

—	Connecticut Bar Association, 2000 to present, Planning & Zoning Section
—	Rhode Island Bar Association, 2001 to present
—	American Bar Association, 2002 to present
—	Connecticut Marine Trades Association, 2005 to present
—	Connecticut Harbor Management Association, 2009 to present
—	Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Project on Climate Change, 2006 to present

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

—	Connecticut Legal Services, Inc., Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee
—	The Mystic & Noank Library, Vice President, Board of Trustees
—	Connecticut Cruise Ship Task Force, President, Board of Directors
—	New London Education Foundation, Board Member
—	Lawyers for Children America, Volunteer
—	Groton Mystic Lacrosse Association, Youth Lacrosse Coach, 2010

HONORS AND AWARDS

—	Connecticut Bar Foundation, James W. Cooper Fellow, 2012