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Attorney Ron Murphy is a 1983 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law and the owner and principal trial lawyer of Advocates Law Firm. His practice is devoted exclusively to helping people who have been injured to get justice and compensation; and to helping people who have been accused of misconduct to defend their reputations and liberty.

Attorney Murphy represents people injured by Auto Accidents, Legal Malpractice, or Medical Malpractice; and he defends people accused in the areas of White Collar Criminal Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, and Attorney Grievance Defense. Attorney Murphy also handles Commercial Litigation and General Complex Litigation.

A native of Connecticut, Adrian Mark Baron is a partner in the law office of Podorowsky, Thompson & Baron. Attorney Baron has been profiled by various publications including the distinguished New York Law Journal, publications of the American Bar Association,the New Britain Herald, Boston's White Eagle News and the Pace Law School Alumni Magazine

He is currently the co-author of a weekly legal issues column appearing throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts that reaches an estimated 25,000 readers. His views on
Immigration reform, Polish-American relations, and other topical issues have been published in such wide forums as the New York Post, the Hartford Courant, the Advocate, Chicago's Polonia News Magazine and Congress.Org. Adrian also serves as editor of the Nutmeg Lawyer Blawg.

Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Baron worked served as an Assistant to the Director of the nationally ranked Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic under co-directors Karl S. Coplan and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

His civic efforts have included the World Trade Center Relief effort, the National Waterkeeper Alliance, Riverkeeper, and Connecticut Village for Families and Children.

Education
Adrian Baron received his Juris Doctorate from the Pace University School of Law (2004) where he served on the Honor Board and as Founding President of the Barrister's Guild. Attorney Baron holds a Certificate in International Business Law & Trade through a joint program between the Uniwersytet Jagiellonski in Krakow, Poland and the Columbus Schoolof Law in Washington D.C. (2003). Mr. Baron's Bachelor of Arts degree is from Manhatttanville College in English & Political Science (1996).

Thank you for Visiting my profile. I have been in solo private practice in West Hartford, Connecticut since 2006 afte working 20 years as an attorney in a firm in Hartford. I am ably assisted by 3 wonderful assistants and have a top notch per diem attorney available to assist me for overflow coverage.

I share space with one other attorney who practices in the fields of family and criminal law. Our office is located in a wonderful old home with ample free on-site parking. We are conveniently located less than one mile from West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square.

I represent clients in Hartfod, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Litchfield Counties which includes the following cities and towns:

Hartford,CT
New Haven, CT
West Hartford, CT
Avon, CT
Farmington, CT
Simsbury, CT
Bristol, CT
East Hartford, CT
Glastonbury,CT
Rocky Hill, CT
East Granby, CT
Granby, CT
Portland, CT
Burlington, CT
Wethersfield, CT
Hamden, CT
North Haven, CT
Middletown, CT
Enfield, CT
Windsor Locks, CT
Windsor, CT
Berlin, CT
New Britain, CT
Canton, CT
Newington, CT
Norwich, CT
New London, CT
Groton, CT
Durham, CT
East Lyme, CT


Here are the Practice Areas I can Help You In:

PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCIDENTS
* Auto Accident
* Truck Semi AccidentM
* Motorcycle Accident
* Car Accident
* Pedestrian Accidents
* Dog Bite and other Animal Bites
* Back Injury
* Neck Injury
* Brain Injury
* Boating Accident
* Construction Worker Injuries
* Dangerous Product Liability
* Recalled Products
* Fast Food Illness
* Food Poisoning
* Hospital Negligence
* Doctor Negligence
* Physician Negligence
* Prescription Drug Medicine
* Medical Malpractice
* Slip or Fall
* Toxic Mold
* Workman's Compensation Injury
* Wrongful Death
* Sexual Abuse
* Sexual Molestation

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

I have been certified by the Connecticut Bar Association as a Worker's Compensation Spoecialist since 2005. I help injured and ill workers and have extensive experience in

Back Injuries
Knee Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Lum Sum Settlements
Carpal Tunnel
Broken Bones
Heart Attack
Death on the Job
Repetitive Trauma
Trial and Appeals
Out of State Individuals with Connecticut Worker's Comp Claims
Lung Injuries
Brain Injuries
Construction siter accidents

BANKRUPTCY LAW

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings
Reaffirmation Agreements
Meetings of Creditors
Medical and Credit Card Bills
Overwhelming Debt
College Student Debt
Newlywed Debt
Pre-marital debt relief

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY (SSD) AND SSI

Mental Illneses
Heart Disease
Cancer
Serious bone and joint disease
Hepatitis
Liver Disease


REAL ESTATE LAW

Buying A home
Buying a Condo
Selling a Home
Selling a Condo
Refinancing Homes
Refinancing Condos
Evictions
Landlord and Tenant
Property damage


INSURANCE DEFENSE

A.M. Best Recommended Insurance Defense Attorney

Worker's Compensation Defense
Subrogation
Dram Shop Defense
Uninsured Employers
Uninsured automotive and homeowner claim defense
Insurance carrier representation
Local Counsel Representation
Pro Hac Vice Admissions


So...If you or a loved one need experienced counsel in ay oif the above areas, please feel free to call my central Connecticut office at 860-523-8783 at any time. The call and the initial consultation is always free. You may also email me at JFAspell@Aspelllaw.com

Attorney Irene C. Olszewski earned her J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2001. She earned awards for Outstanding Legal Scholarship, Distinguished Academic Achievement and Superior Classroom Performance. Attorney Olszewski consults with clients in her Manchester, Connecticut office. The law firm concentrates on "Client-Focused Legal Solutions" in the areas of Family Law, Probate Law, Wills and Documents, and Lesbian & Gay Law.

Eileen Becker's practice focuses on the representation of individuals and entities in personal injury cases, including claims of wrongful death, traumatic brain injury and various orthopedic injuries. She also has extensive experience in the representation of healthcare providers and facilities in healthcare-related litigation. She has successfully tried numerous jury cases to verdict.

Eileen is also a volunteer advocate with Lawyers for Children America. Through this organization, she is appointed by the court to represent children who are victims of abuse, abandonment and neglect.

She is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association and the Hartford and New Haven County Bar Associations.

Eileen earned an A.B. from Syracuse University and a J.D. magna cum laude from Rutgers University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in the state courts of Connecticut (1994), New Jersey (1992) and Pennsylvania (1992). She is also admitted to practice in the Second and Third Circuit Courts of Appeals and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Connecticut, the District of New Jersey, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Southern District of New York.

Eileen has been featured in the following articles:

Thomas B. Scheffey, "Paralyzed High School Pole Vaulter Wins $6M", Connecticut Law Tribune, Vol. 35, No. 21, p. 14 (May 25, 2009)

Randall Beach, "Paralyzed Pole Vaulter Wins Lawsuit $6.4M VERDICT", New Haven Register, No. 135, Front Section, p. 1 (May 15, 2009)

Christian Nolan, "Wallingford Man Strikes Out in Suit Against Yankees", Connecticut Law Tribune, Vol. 33, No. 30, p. 11 (July 23, 2007)

George Moore, "Yankees treated lawyer, family to game in Boss' box", Record-Journal, p.1 (Dec. 31, 2007).

Areas of Practice:

Civil Litigation
Insurance Defense
Product Liability
Medical Malpractice
Appeals
Personal Injury
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1992
New Jersey, 1992
Connecticut, 1994
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1994
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1993
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1992
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2007
Education:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, 1992
J.D.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: BV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell/Very High Ethical Standard Legal Ability
Honors: AVVO Rating (Superb)
Law Journal: Rutgers Law Journal, Managing Editor, 1991 - 1992


Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1989
A.B.


Representative Cases:
Tocco v. Wesleyan Univ., 112 Conn.App.28, 961 A.2d 1009 (2009)
Angiolillo v. Buckmiller, 102 Conn.App. 697, 927 A.2d 312 (2007)
Clennon v. HomeTown Buffet, Inc., 84 Conn. App. 182, 852 A.2d 836 (2004)
Rosado v. Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp, 60 Conn.App. 134, 758 A.2d 916 (2000)
Babcock v. Bridgeport Hospital, 251 Conn. 790, 742 A.2d 322 (1999)
Tocco v. Wesleyan University, et al. (Judicial District of Middlesex at Middletown 2007)
DeBlasi v. Duclos (Judicial District of New Haven at New Haven 2007)
MacCallum v. New York Yankees Partnership (United States District Court for the District of Connecticut 2007)
Taylor v. D'Angelo (Judicial District of Rockville at Tolland 2006)
Dugas v. Connecticut Jnt'l Skating Center, LLC, et al. (Judicial District of Hartford at Hartford 2006)
Blackburn v. Johnson (Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport 2005)
In re Helicopter Crash near Wendle Creek, British Columbia on August 8, 2002, 485 F. Supp. 47 (D. Conn. 2007)
Shafer v. Frederick J. Sullivan V.F.W. Post 2212, et al., 2006 WL 1530183 (Judicial District of Middlesex at Middletown, Conn. Super. Ct. 2006)
White v. United States of America Track & Field, Inc., 2006 WL 1230088 (Judicial District of New Haven at New Haven, Conn.Super.Ct. 2006)

John Serrano, Esquire, is the senior partner of Serrano & Serrano, LLC. A graduate of Yale University and the University of Connecticut School of Law, Attorney Serrano argues cases before the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts and tries civil and criminal cases in Connecticut Superior Court, U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court.

Attorney Serrano established the law firm of Serrano & Serrano, LLC in 1994 with Gabriel R. Serrano, Esquire, a 1991 graduate of Hofstra Law School. The firm represents clients throughout Connecticut from a main office in West Hartford and a satellite office in the Waterbury suburb of Naugatuck.

Born in Portugal, Attorney Serrano immigrated to the United States by ocean liner in 1960. He speaks Portuguese and Spanish.