Groton Products Liability Lawyers

Patrick J. Filan has a 30-year track record of success in civil and criminal litigation that has included million and multimillion dollar recoveries for personal injury and medical malpractice claims. Mr. Filan handles routine and complex cases in State and Federal Court in Connecticut and New York.

From his offices in both Fairfield, CT, and White Plains, NY, Mr. Filan focuses on representing:
Medical malpractice
Personal injury
Nursing home neglect
Truck collisions
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Legal Malpractice

Mr. Filan is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice. He's received awards and ratings that show why he...

Etan Hirsch, a graduate of Suffolk University Law School, previously worked at the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York, and the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s Office. In addition, he served as a judicial intern in the chambers of Magistrate Judge Joyce London Alexander of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Etan’s practice is primarily focused on automobile negligence and premises liability cases.

"The ability to have a case decided by a jury of one's peers is fundamental to our system of justice. It provides a forum in which those injured as a result of...

I grew up in Southbury, Connecticut and enjoyed being a member of the wrestling team at Pomperaug High School and spent weekends snowboarding at Mohawk Mountain. My parents who are both now retired teachers instilled a lifelong love of education and giving back to the local community. I started my very first job as a file clerk at Tremont Sheldon P.C. when I was in college and the experience piqued my interest in law and the legal system. I went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Suffolk University with dual majors in Political Science and Philosophy. Thereafter, I...

Kimberly Andrade has practiced in litigation since receiving her law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2001. During her judicial clerkship in the Connecticut Superior Court, she assisted trial court judges with legal research and drafting decisions. Following her clerkship, she joined a nationally recognized full-service defense firm, where she litigated a variety of cases including dental malpractice, nursing home negligence, insurance coverage disputes, premises liability and professional malpractice. As a defense attorney, Kim worked with major insurance companies, gaining insights useful in representing injured people and their families.

In law school, Kim participated in health law clinic, where...

James L. O'Rourke handles personal injury cases in Connecticut. He focuses on motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall injuries.

George W. Ganim, Jr. graduated from the University of Bridgeport School of Law (now known as the Quinnipiac School of Law) in December 1984 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in May, 1985. George has extensive trial experience in all aspects of personal injury cases as well as the ability to negotiate excellent settlements for his clients. When a settlement cannot be reached, George litigates his cases with great success. This success has enabled him to form Ganim Injury Lawyers, a law firm dedicated to providing its clients with respect, professionalism, and achievement. Experience - Over 30 Years...

As a dedicated trial lawyer in personal injury and medical malpractice, Mike is an active member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Mike is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on its Board of Governors and on its Executive, Medical Malpractice and Legislative Committees and is Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee. Mike is on the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. He is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and...

Recently recognized with a selection to Connecticut’s 2020 Lawyers of Distinction, I am a Partner in our New York City and Stamford Connecticut offices and have more than 20 years of experience as lead trial counsel. I have successfully tried to verdict a wide range of cases including; product liability, wrongful death, personal injury, property loss, toxic tort, employment discrimination, motor vehicle, and construction/labor law. My practice includes defending a variety of complex, high-exposure and high profile cases throughout the United States in diverse areas of law including aviation, product liability, product recalls, premises liability, general liability, asbestos, labor law,...

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death; Traumatic Brain Injury; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Slip and Fall Accidents, Real Estate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation; Wills and Estates

Admitted: 1996, Connecticut and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1997, New York; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court

Law School: Quinnipiac University, J.D. graduated Cum Laude

Member: Connecticut and New York State Bar Associations; Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Biography: Author: “The Probate Courts Power to Probe You,” The Connecticut Probate Law Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1.

Member: Oxford Connecticut Lions Club, 2000—present.