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.