Meet Paul M. Monzione

Trial Attorney. Advocate. Trusted Counsel.

For over four decades, Paul M. Monzione has represented individuals and families in complex, high-profile litigation across the United States. From landmark tobacco trials to international human rights cases and major class actions, his career reflects a relentless commitment to preparation, strategy, and courtroom advocacy.

FOUNDATIONS IN TRIAL ADVOCACY

Attorney Monzione began his legal career in California in 1981 as the protégé of legendary trial attorney Melvin M. Belli, Sr., later becoming his law partner. Entrusted with some of the firm’s most challenging and nationally significant cases, he developed a reputation for disciplined preparation and fearless trial work.

In 1997, he returned home to New England and established The Law Offices of Paul M. Monzione, P.C., continuing a career defined by high-stakes litigation and client-centered advocacy.

NATIONAL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE

Attorney Monzione has served as lead or principal counsel in cases resulting in multi-million and billion-dollar recoveries. His litigation experience spans at least sixteen states through pro hac vice admissions and includes matters of national and international significance.

Representative Matters Include:

Tobacco litigation (Galbraith v. R.J. Reynolds, 1985 jury trial)
Human rights litigation against Ferdinand Marcos
Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation
Volkswagen Clean Diesel class action

Transvaginal Mesh litigation
MGM Grand Hotel fire claims
KAL Flight 007 & Pan Am Flight 103 litigation
Toxic contamination claims (Diamond Shamrock & U.S. Radium)

Pharmaceutical and medical device litigation
Traumatic brain injury and catastrophic injury cases
Copyright litigation against CBS, Lorimar Productions, Sony

ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA REPRESENTATION

In addition to complex civil litigation, Attorney Monzione represents clients within the entertainment industry.

In one notable case, Paul represented author Anita Clay Kornfeld in her copyright infringement lawsuit against CBS and Lorimar Productions. This case was cited in several books and publications about copyright infringement.

Paul was a featured guest speaker at United Press International’s 1985 Annual Convention, where he gave a guest lecture entitled “Media and the Law.”

Publicly known clients have included icons such as Muhammad Ali, Lana Turner, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Chuck Berry, and Phyllis McGuire, among others.

Most recently, Paul has prosecuted breach of contract, copyright infringement, and employment cases against high profile public figures, movie studios and production companies.

Paul has also authored published articles and has delivered invited lectures throughout the country to attorney associations, physicians’ groups, pharmacists, and professional organizations. He has appeared on national television programs including Entertainment Tonight, Nightline, American Justice, and The Phil Donahue Show.

Professional Credentials

Attorney Paul M. Monzione is licensed to practice law in multiple jurisdictions and admitted before several of the nation’s highest courts. His professional standing reflects decades of litigation experience across state and federal courts throughout the United States.

He has also held leadership roles in numerous professional organizations, including serving as President of the New Hampshire Association for Justice.

State Bar Admissions

California – 1981

Massachusetts – 1982

New Hampshire – 1996

Admitted to Practice Before

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Federal Claims

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

United States District Court of Hawaii

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

United States District Courts for the Northern, Central & Eastern Districts of California

United States District Courts of New Hampshire & Massachusetts

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 1978

Juris Doctor, 1981

Honors & Distinctions

Attorney Paul M. Monzione has been recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America and ranked as a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, distinctions awarded to attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill, results, and leadership in high-stakes litigation.

He has also been selected for inclusion in America’s Top 100 Attorneys, an honor reserved for less than one-half percent of active attorneys in the United States, recognizing excellence in advocacy, professional achievement, and trial performance.

These recognitions reflect a career defined by disciplined preparation, courtroom strength, and a longstanding commitment to client representation at the highest level.

Read more about Paul’s selection and professional profile on the America’s Top 100 Attorneys website.

Strategic Advocacy Begins Here

The Law Offices of Paul M. Monzione represents individuals, families, and businesses in complex civil litigation matters. With decades of courtroom experience, each case is evaluated carefully and prepared with a trial-ready approach.