John A. Collins III
SUISMAN SHAPIRO, Attorneys At LawJohn A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Civil Litigation. Attorney Collins currently serves as the Managing Partner of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. 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.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Connecticut
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- Federal Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Suisman Shapiro
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- J.D. (1981) | Law
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- College of the Holy Cross
- B.A. (1978) | Political Science
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- Plaintiff Personal Injury
- Best Lawyers in America
- 2012-2025
- AV rating; 5.0/5.0
- Martindale Hubbell
- 10.0/10.0
- Avvo
- Plaintiff Personal Injury
- Super Lawyers
- 2006-2007, 2009-2023
- Life Fellow
- Connecticut Bar Foundation
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
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- Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- American Association for Justice
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Self Determination in International Law
- Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law
- PURSUING NEGLIGENCE ACTIONS ARISING FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES: 2004., Connecticut Trial Lawyers Seminar, Connecticut
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Website
- Attorney Jack Collins website
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- Q. What I have to do to get my settlement money?
- A: In addition to Attorney Beckert's comment you may want to check with the probate court which has jurisdiction over the town where you lived to see if such an estate was opened on your behalf and, if so, follow up with that court to determine the status. You can also check the Superior Court website to see if such an action was filed on your behalf in Superior Court. https://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/PartySearch.aspx
- Q. Who is allowed to file a wrongful death claim in Connecticut, or can anyone who knows the deceased person file?
- A: A person who knows the deceased does not have the legal authority to file a wrongful death claim. An estate must be opened for the deceased and the administrator of the estate generally has the authority to then file such a claim.
- Q. Is it possible to file a civil lawsuits involving two defendants related to one case and have it all settled within 6 mo
- A: Your questions raises more questions. Yes, it's possible to settle a case within 6 months. Whether you should do so depends on the nature of your injuries, the liability of the involved drivers, and the willingness of the insurance company to resolve the matter. If you have to file suit in CT it is unlikely that the case will be tried within 6 months. You may contact me to discuss further if you wish.
