Austin Berescik-Johns - Hartford, CT

Attorney Berescik-Johns primarily practices civil litigation, tort law, and appellate law, representing individuals and small businesses throughout Connecticut. He has litigated a wide range of legal matters through trial and before the Connecticut and federal appellate courts. His experience includes claims involving negligence, breach of contract, asbestos exposure, unfair trade practices, drunk driver liability, medical malpractice, products liability, sexual assault, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, and wrongful death.

Attorney Berescik-Johns is actively involved in the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA). He currently serves on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Appellate Advocacy, and Cyber Security and Technology Committees. He recently completed his service on the State of the Legal Profession Task Force's Technology Subcommittee, which was established in 2019. He previously served on the Executive Committee of the CBA's Young Lawyer Section from 2012 to 2020. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors of the New England Bar Association and represented his colleagues in both the CBA House of Delegates and the American Bar Association House of Delegates.

Attorney Berescik-Johns is also a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a member of the American Counsel Association. He has been peer-nominated and recognized as a Connecticut Rising Star and Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers.

Attorney Berescik-Johns is an experienced trial attorney who serves as Of Counsel to Connecticut Injury Firm, where his practice focuses on personal injury litigation. In this role, Austin handles injury matters exclusively through Connecticut Injury Firm and works closely with firm leadership on case development, litigation strategy, and client advocacy.

As part of Connecticut Injury Firm's ongoing leadership transition and growth, Attorney Berescik-Johns plays an integral role in representing injured individuals and families throughout Connecticut, with an emphasis on serious injury, wrongful death, and complex liability cases.

Attorney Berescik-Johns earned his J.D. from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, and his B.A. in philosophy from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.