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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

Firm Focus and History

I established Forghany & Associates with the philosophy of a small firm helping people with their legal dilemmas.

Forghany & Associates focuses on Chapter 7 & 13 Consumer (Debtor) Bankruptcy. Family Law, Criminal Defense. We also handle Personal Injury, Torts, and Products Liability. Check out the website www.forghanylaw.com for a complete list.

Previous Employment Summary
I am no stranger to hard work. During my college years, I was a volunteer EMT. During law school I taught CPR for the American Red Cross, and also was a computer repair technician. Now during my short career as an attorney, I have had numerous cases involving Bankruptcy, Family Law and Divorce, Child Custody, and Criminal Defense.
Activities and Awards

I dedicate some time to Pro Bono projects.

Collin Udell's appellate practice focuses on United States Supreme Court litigation and on complex or novel issues arising in other federal appeals. In the last year, Collin participated in three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and successfully opposed petitions for writs of certiorari filed with the Supreme Court in two other cases. Her background in federal appellate practice has allowed her to represent clients in a wide variety of appeals, including matters involving financial services, bankruptcy, labor and employment, intellectual property, securities, environmental litigation, complex commercial litigation, civil rights, and the First Amendment.

Collin served as a law clerk to the Honorable Bruce M. Selya at the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, the Honorable Jose A. Cabranes at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and the Honorable Robert N. Chatigny at the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut.

Collin has also taught criminal law at the University of Connecticut School of Law.

Attorney Michael Boyle has practiced immigration law since 1993. The Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating service* has assigned him its highest rating, AV. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America*, and is a James Cooper Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Association. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Chapter Chair of the Association’s Connecticut chapter from 2003-2005. He has provided training presentations for the American Immigration Lawyers Association and its Connecticut chapter, the Connecticut Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the Connecticut public defender’s office and other groups.

Attorney Boyle was the Chief Negotiator for Locals 34 and 35, Federation of University Employees, UNITE HERE, at Yale from 1991 to 2005. He is a graduate of Yale (BA, 1979), the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (MA, 1980), and the University of Connecticut (JD, 1993). He speaks Portuguese and Spanish.

*Martindale-Hubbell and Best Lawyers in America organize and publish attorney peer review ratings. Ratings reflect the opinions of attorneys and judges.

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)