Mark Leighton
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Licensed for 41 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Worker's Compensation
Language
English
About
I am a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist. I represent injured persons in work‑related injuries and other personal injury matters. I was previously employed as a claims representative and defense attorney representing insurance companies and their insureds. I served as Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section and also as Vice‑Chair and Continuing Legal Education Chair. I have lectured on workers’ compensation and personal injury topics and authored articles in the CBA Compensation Quarterly. I served as President of the Tolland County Bar Association and am a member of Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. I have served as an adjunct faculty member at University of Connecticut School of Law and Asnuntuck Community College.I received my law degree from Western New England University School of Law, and my BA in Economics and History from Westfield State University. I also studied at American International College.I have served on numerous committees and boards, including the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance for the Town of Ellington, Board of Trustees for our church, and Rockville Downtown Association.I live in Vernon, CT with my wife Francine. We have two children and 6 grandchildren, and have enjoyed family outings at the beach and I love sking with my grandchildren. In the summer I love to garden and enjoy the outdoors.
Practices Areas
Personal Injury
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Attorney Leighton and paralegal Denise! We’re always on point with my claim. Always handled with courteous and empathy!
Everything about Leighton, Katz & Drapeau is superb! They are caring, honest, dependable, hardworking, proven winners, and litigate with your interests at heart! We had a work-related injury case, and it was an absolute pleasure working with Attorney Leighton and Louise. Louise always welcomed our calls and questions, we never felt like we were bothering! Attorney Leighton looked out for our interests at every step of the way. From the medical treatment, to the recovery, to the assessments, he made sure we got EVERYTHING we needed! His sincerity, dedication, kindness, and relentless resolve to get the BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME will carry with us for a very long time!! This is a WORLD CLASS operation, and they mean business when they fight your case! Walking into Attorney Leighton's office was a blessing, the best decision we ever made! If you want an attorney that fights with YOUR interests at heart, knows how to WIN, and won't settle for a penny less, call Attorney Leighton's office! BEST decision you can make!!
Mark Leighton and Louise DePlante were both professional and made the long legal process of my case a more bearable situation. My questions and concerns were always handled quickly, I was updated regularly regarding the case, and they added a personal touch that made it easier to be patient and wait for the legal processes along the way. I would highly recommend Mark Leighton and his team to anyone who needs a workers compensation lawyer.
Attorney Leighton and paralegal Denise! We’re always on point with my claim. Always handled with courteous and empathy!
Everything about Leighton, Katz & Drapeau is superb! They are caring, honest, dependable, hardworking, proven winners, and litigate with your interests at heart! We had a work-related injury case, and it was an absolute pleasure working with Attorney Leighton and Louise. Louise always welcomed our calls and questions, we never felt like we were bothering! Attorney Leighton looked out for our interests at every step of the way. From the medical treatment, to the recovery, to the assessments, he made sure we got EVERYTHING we needed! His sincerity, dedication, kindness, and relentless resolve to get the BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME will carry with us for a very long time!! This is a WORLD CLASS operation, and they mean business when they fight your case! Walking into Attorney Leighton's office was a blessing, the best decision we ever made! If you want an attorney that fights with YOUR interests at heart, knows how to WIN, and won't settle for a penny less, call Attorney Leighton's office! BEST decision you can make!!
Mark Leighton and Louise DePlante were both professional and made the long legal process of my case a more bearable situation. My questions and concerns were always handled quickly, I was updated regularly regarding the case, and they added a personal touch that made it easier to be patient and wait for the legal processes along the way. I would highly recommend Mark Leighton and his team to anyone who needs a workers compensation lawyer.
Attorney Leighton and paralegal Denise! We’re always on point with my claim. Always handled with courteous and empathy!
Everything about Leighton, Katz & Drapeau is superb! They are caring, honest, dependable, hardworking, proven winners, and litigate with your interests at heart! We had a work-related injury case, and it was an absolute pleasure working with Attorney Leighton and Louise. Louise always welcomed our calls and questions, we never felt like we were bothering! Attorney Leighton looked out for our interests at every step of the way. From the medical treatment, to the recovery, to the assessments, he made sure we got EVERYTHING we needed! His sincerity, dedication, kindness, and relentless resolve to get the BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME will carry with us for a very long time!! This is a WORLD CLASS operation, and they mean business when they fight your case! Walking into Attorney Leighton's office was a blessing, the best decision we ever made! If you want an attorney that fights with YOUR interests at heart, knows how to WIN, and won't settle for a penny less, call Attorney Leighton's office! BEST decision you can make!!
Mark Leighton and Louise DePlante were both professional and made the long legal process of my case a more bearable situation. My questions and concerns were always handled quickly, I was updated regularly regarding the case, and they added a personal touch that made it easier to be patient and wait for the legal processes along the way. I would highly recommend Mark Leighton and his team to anyone who needs a workers compensation lawyer.
Attorney Leighton and paralegal Denise! We’re always on point with my claim. Always handled with courteous and empathy!
Everything about Leighton, Katz & Drapeau is superb! They are caring, honest, dependable, hardworking, proven winners, and litigate with your interests at heart! We had a work-related injury case, and it was an absolute pleasure working with Attorney Leighton and Louise. Louise always welcomed our calls and questions, we never felt like we were bothering! Attorney Leighton looked out for our interests at every step of the way. From the medical treatment, to the recovery, to the assessments, he made sure we got EVERYTHING we needed! His sincerity, dedication, kindness, and relentless resolve to get the BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME will carry with us for a very long time!! This is a WORLD CLASS operation, and they mean business when they fight your case! Walking into Attorney Leighton's office was a blessing, the best decision we ever made! If you want an attorney that fights with YOUR interests at heart, knows how to WIN, and won't settle for a penny less, call Attorney Leighton's office! BEST decision you can make!!
Mark Leighton and Louise DePlante were both professional and made the long legal process of my case a more bearable situation. My questions and concerns were always handled quickly, I was updated regularly regarding the case, and they added a personal touch that made it easier to be patient and wait for the legal processes along the way. I would highly recommend Mark Leighton and his team to anyone who needs a workers compensation lawyer.