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Hartford Civil Litigation Lawyer
Overview
Peter learned from his father that clients want and deserve to receive full and fair compensation for their injuries. They also want their lawyer to treat them with respect. Peter prides himself on fighting to maximize his client's financial recoveries. He works hard to guide his clients through what can be a confusing and frustrating process from injury to settlement or trial. Peter takes on a wide range of cases from motor vehicle accidents to complex medical malpractice and commercial litigation matters.
A 1985 graduate of Trinity College, Peter earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1988 when he joined the firm. He practices in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, workers' compensation, product liability, and commercial litigation. Peter is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and the Hartford County Bar Association.
About Peter M. Appleton
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Workers’ Compensation
- Product Liability
- Commercial Litigation
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 1988
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1989
Other Affiliations
- Hartford County Bar Association (Member)
- Connecticut Bar Association (Member)
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
Education
- Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 1988
J.D. - Trinity College, 1985
B.A.
Office Information
Address
266 Pearl StreetSuite 1 Hartford, CT 06103
Phone
Fax
- 860-246-5554
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