John Collins
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Primary Practice Area
Medical Malpractice
Language
English
About
John A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Criminal Law. Attorney Collins currently serves as the Managing Partner of Suisman Shapiro. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar. Mr. Collins received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross (1978) and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1981) where he was a member and Notes Editor of the Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. Attorney Collins is a member of the American, Connecticut and New London County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Collins has successfully obtained verdicts or public settlements on behalf of clients ranging from a $10 Million settlement for a young girl badly burned in a school fire, a 2008 verdict of $379,000 (including interest and costs) for a 22 year old woman injured in an automobile collision, a recent $225,000 settlement for an individual wrongfully deprived of 401k funds and a $1 million judgment for a victim of sexual abuse. Disclaimer: Of course, past results are no indication as to the value or results likely to be obtained in any present and future claims. John A. Collins, III has been recognized by his peers by inclusion in Best Lawyers in Americal 2012-2020 and as a Connecticut Super Lawyers 2010-2019 in the field of Personal Injury, Products Liability and Criminal Defense. Visit Superlawyers.com. “In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis… The final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state.” Super Lawyers Selection Process: http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html The Connecticut Bar Foundation honored Attorney John A. Collins, III in 2005 with its selection of Attorney Collins as a Life Fellow. "Selection as a Fellow requires demonstrated superior legal ability and devotion to the welfare of the community, state and nation, as well as to the advancement of the legal foundation". Source: Connecticut Bar Foundation. Attorney Collins has authored two publications of note. In 2004, he was selected as a seminar presenter by the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association to address the topic of construction site injuries. His paper, authored with the assistance Of Robert G. Tukey, is entitled: PURSUING NEGLIGENCE ACTIONS ARISING FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES: 2004. The article was presented at a seminar in February 2004 addressing legal issues involving contractor and subcontractor liability for construction site injuries. The white paper addresses the historical underpinnings of such liability up to 2004. Copies are available upon request: [email protected] Attorney John A. Collins, III also authored a scholarly work as a law student entitled: Self Determination in International Law, Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, 1981, Mr. Collins resides with his family in and is a long time resident of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Attorney John A. Collins, III coached Little League for 12 years, and has a strong believe in giving back to the community. Mr Collins serves or has served on the:• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Budget Committee (2009, 2010); • Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library (Board of Directors 2005-present: President: 2008-2010);• Old Lyme Ethics Formation Committee (Acting Chair, 2006-2008);• New London Main Street (Board of Directors 1999-2005: President, 2004, 2005);• Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (Board of Directors1994-2000: Chairman, 1999, 2000);• Old Lyme Day Care, Inc. (Board of Directors 1987-1997) Attorney John A. Collins, III has tried and/or settled numerous claims for personal inuries over a 28 year law practice to assist injured victims. Ethical rules prohibit disclosure of confidential settlements and Attorney Collins strongly believes that the individual client’s confidentiality is vital to a strong attorney-client relationship. Accordingly, the following public results offer a glimpse of the wide variety of personal injury matters accepted by Mr. Collins: Jacobs v. Milunus KNL-CV08-5008030S Arbitration Award, $1,053,356 (2010)• Crespo v. Wood, KNL-CV-07-5003413S Verdict, interest & Costs: $379,290, (2008) ---rear end automobile collision;• Martic v. Tunstall, CV 05 4001869S, Verdict: $129,070, (2005) ---civil assault;• Hayes v. Johnson, CV-01-0560480S, Verdict: $259,173, (2003) ---auto accident involving drunk driver defendant;• Shelby v. Munro Muffler, CV-97-0543736S, Verdict: $475,000, (2000) ---injury involving defective garage automobile lift;• Dumont v. UBC, CV-97-0542600S, Verdict of $300,000 reduced by comparative negligence to $150,000 (2000) ---injury from defective roof trusses;• Parsons v. Town of Salem, (2000) --- injuries from defective highway;• John Doe1 v. David Zaharie, CV-99-0552498S, Judgment: $1 million (1999) ---injuries from sexual abuse of a minor;• Mattos v. Morris, CV-970544744S, Verdict: $71,657 (1999) ---soft tissue automobile accident injuries;• Russ v. Allstate Insurance, CV-96-0539136, CV-95-0536638, Verdict: $203,498 (1997) ---soft tissue injuries from 2 separate minor motor vehicle accidents, Disclaimer: Of course, past results are no indication as to the value or results likely to be obtained in any present and future claims. 860-442-0495 | Fax: 860-442-0495
Practices Areas
Car Accident
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Motorcycle accident
Language
English
Contact
Suisman Shapiro2 Union Plaza Suite 200PO Box 1591New London, CT, 06320-1591
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Hired. Mr Collins for a personal injury. He made the complicated process easy for me to understand and comprehend the most complicated issues. I would highly recommend him. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and all the time Mr Collins spent on it.
I was involved in an MVA with a tractor trailer while working that resulted in totaling my vehicle and requiring three back surgeries and missing months from work. The worker’s compensation company believed that since they felt I was not at fault kept pushing me to help them recover their monies that had been paid out for medical payments and wages. After threatening me to help them, I went and consulted with Mr. Collins about my options and how pushy the worker’s comp company was becoming. After a few days, I hired him to represent me against the trucking company and the worker’s comp claim became subordinate to mine. Having been through a couple of previous accidents, Jack is the finest lawyer I’ve have ever had the pleasure of working with. Throughout the case he kept me up to date on everything that was taking place and what I should be expecting and rough timeframes. Since the trucking company was not local he travelled to take their depositions and make the best case we possibly could in preparation for trial. Because of Mr. Collins’ and his associates dedication and his exceptional knowledge of trial preparation, fair value for my sustained injuries, and ability to read the other parties resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my wildest dream. I give him my strongest personal recommendation to anyone that is looking for a lawyer that is truly concerned about helping you “the person” and not just treated as another client.
Hired. Mr Collins for a personal injury. He made the complicated process easy for me to understand and comprehend the most complicated issues. I would highly recommend him. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and all the time Mr Collins spent on it.
I was involved in an MVA with a tractor trailer while working that resulted in totaling my vehicle and requiring three back surgeries and missing months from work. The worker’s compensation company believed that since they felt I was not at fault kept pushing me to help them recover their monies that had been paid out for medical payments and wages. After threatening me to help them, I went and consulted with Mr. Collins about my options and how pushy the worker’s comp company was becoming. After a few days, I hired him to represent me against the trucking company and the worker’s comp claim became subordinate to mine. Having been through a couple of previous accidents, Jack is the finest lawyer I’ve have ever had the pleasure of working with. Throughout the case he kept me up to date on everything that was taking place and what I should be expecting and rough timeframes. Since the trucking company was not local he travelled to take their depositions and make the best case we possibly could in preparation for trial. Because of Mr. Collins’ and his associates dedication and his exceptional knowledge of trial preparation, fair value for my sustained injuries, and ability to read the other parties resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my wildest dream. I give him my strongest personal recommendation to anyone that is looking for a lawyer that is truly concerned about helping you “the person” and not just treated as another client.
Hired. Mr Collins for a personal injury. He made the complicated process easy for me to understand and comprehend the most complicated issues. I would highly recommend him. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and all the time Mr Collins spent on it.
I was involved in an MVA with a tractor trailer while working that resulted in totaling my vehicle and requiring three back surgeries and missing months from work. The worker’s compensation company believed that since they felt I was not at fault kept pushing me to help them recover their monies that had been paid out for medical payments and wages. After threatening me to help them, I went and consulted with Mr. Collins about my options and how pushy the worker’s comp company was becoming. After a few days, I hired him to represent me against the trucking company and the worker’s comp claim became subordinate to mine. Having been through a couple of previous accidents, Jack is the finest lawyer I’ve have ever had the pleasure of working with. Throughout the case he kept me up to date on everything that was taking place and what I should be expecting and rough timeframes. Since the trucking company was not local he travelled to take their depositions and make the best case we possibly could in preparation for trial. Because of Mr. Collins’ and his associates dedication and his exceptional knowledge of trial preparation, fair value for my sustained injuries, and ability to read the other parties resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my wildest dream. I give him my strongest personal recommendation to anyone that is looking for a lawyer that is truly concerned about helping you “the person” and not just treated as another client.
Hired. Mr Collins for a personal injury. He made the complicated process easy for me to understand and comprehend the most complicated issues. I would highly recommend him. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and all the time Mr Collins spent on it.
I was involved in an MVA with a tractor trailer while working that resulted in totaling my vehicle and requiring three back surgeries and missing months from work. The worker’s compensation company believed that since they felt I was not at fault kept pushing me to help them recover their monies that had been paid out for medical payments and wages. After threatening me to help them, I went and consulted with Mr. Collins about my options and how pushy the worker’s comp company was becoming. After a few days, I hired him to represent me against the trucking company and the worker’s comp claim became subordinate to mine. Having been through a couple of previous accidents, Jack is the finest lawyer I’ve have ever had the pleasure of working with. Throughout the case he kept me up to date on everything that was taking place and what I should be expecting and rough timeframes. Since the trucking company was not local he travelled to take their depositions and make the best case we possibly could in preparation for trial. Because of Mr. Collins’ and his associates dedication and his exceptional knowledge of trial preparation, fair value for my sustained injuries, and ability to read the other parties resulted in a settlement that far exceeded my wildest dream. I give him my strongest personal recommendation to anyone that is looking for a lawyer that is truly concerned about helping you “the person” and not just treated as another client.