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Thank you for Visiting my profile. I have been in solo private practice in West Hartford, Connecticut since 2006 afte working 20 years as an attorney in a firm in Hartford. I am ably assisted by 3 wonderful assistants and have a top notch per diem attorney available to assist me for overflow coverage.

I share space with one other attorney who practices in the fields of family and criminal law. Our office is located in a wonderful old home with ample free on-site parking. We are conveniently located less than one mile from West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square.

I represent clients in Hartfod, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Litchfield Counties which includes the following cities and towns:

Hartford,CT
New Haven, CT
West Hartford, CT
Avon, CT
Farmington, CT
Simsbury, CT
Bristol, CT
East Hartford, CT
Glastonbury,CT
Rocky Hill, CT
East Granby, CT
Granby, CT
Portland, CT
Burlington, CT
Wethersfield, CT
Hamden, CT
North Haven, CT
Middletown, CT
Enfield, CT
Windsor Locks, CT
Windsor, CT
Berlin, CT
New Britain, CT
Canton, CT
Newington, CT
Norwich, CT
New London, CT
Groton, CT
Durham, CT
East Lyme, CT


Here are the Practice Areas I can Help You In:

PERSONAL INJURY AND ACCIDENTS
* Auto Accident
* Truck Semi AccidentM
* Motorcycle Accident
* Car Accident
* Pedestrian Accidents
* Dog Bite and other Animal Bites
* Back Injury
* Neck Injury
* Brain Injury
* Boating Accident
* Construction Worker Injuries
* Dangerous Product Liability
* Recalled Products
* Fast Food Illness
* Food Poisoning
* Hospital Negligence
* Doctor Negligence
* Physician Negligence
* Prescription Drug Medicine
* Medical Malpractice
* Slip or Fall
* Toxic Mold
* Workman's Compensation Injury
* Wrongful Death
* Sexual Abuse
* Sexual Molestation

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

I have been certified by the Connecticut Bar Association as a Worker's Compensation Spoecialist since 2005. I help injured and ill workers and have extensive experience in

Back Injuries
Knee Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Lum Sum Settlements
Carpal Tunnel
Broken Bones
Heart Attack
Death on the Job
Repetitive Trauma
Trial and Appeals
Out of State Individuals with Connecticut Worker's Comp Claims
Lung Injuries
Brain Injuries
Construction siter accidents

BANKRUPTCY LAW

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings
Reaffirmation Agreements
Meetings of Creditors
Medical and Credit Card Bills
Overwhelming Debt
College Student Debt
Newlywed Debt
Pre-marital debt relief

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY (SSD) AND SSI

Mental Illneses
Heart Disease
Cancer
Serious bone and joint disease
Hepatitis
Liver Disease


REAL ESTATE LAW

Buying A home
Buying a Condo
Selling a Home
Selling a Condo
Refinancing Homes
Refinancing Condos
Evictions
Landlord and Tenant
Property damage


INSURANCE DEFENSE

A.M. Best Recommended Insurance Defense Attorney

Worker's Compensation Defense
Subrogation
Dram Shop Defense
Uninsured Employers
Uninsured automotive and homeowner claim defense
Insurance carrier representation
Local Counsel Representation
Pro Hac Vice Admissions


So...If you or a loved one need experienced counsel in ay oif the above areas, please feel free to call my central Connecticut office at 860-523-8783 at any time. The call and the initial consultation is always free. You may also email me at JFAspell@Aspelllaw.com

Patrick W. Begos is a founding member of the firm and senior partner in the Westport office. He heads the firm's trial and appellate group. Pat brings 19 years of litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation experience to the firm.

Prior to forming Begos Horgan & Brown, Patrick was a partner in the New York City litigation firm Molton & Meekins (1995-1998), and he was previously associated with Weil, Gotshal & Manges (1990-1995); and Lane & Mittendorf (1988-1990).

He is a current member of the Trial Tactics and the Life, Health and Disability Sections of the Defense Research Institute, and a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association. He is also a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution and Trial Evidence subcommittees of the American Bar Association. He is a past member of the Committee on Art Law of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and he is admitted to the bar in New York and Connecticut.

Patrick received his legal education from Columbia University School of Law (J.D) and did his undergraduate work at Johns Hopkins University (BA with honors).

Pat works primarily on cases involving business and personal disputes in a wide variety of commercial areas including:
- ERISA benefits
- insurance coverage
- securities transactions
- real estate development and property management
- employment
- copyright and trademark
- internet commerce
- secured lending
- fine art acquisitions and sales
- products liability
- real estate transactions
- bankruptcy
- corporate governance

His day-to-day practice includes:
- Defending ERISA claim administrators and disability insurers at trial and in appellate courts
- Pursuing lender liability and predatory lending claims on behalf of borrowers
- Representing real estate owners, buyers and sellers in disputes over sales, construction and land use
- Assisting business owners in solving problems with partners, shareholders, creditors and suppliers

John Serrano, Esquire, is the senior partner of Serrano & Serrano, LLC. A graduate of Yale University and the University of Connecticut School of Law, Attorney Serrano argues cases before the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts and tries civil and criminal cases in Connecticut Superior Court, U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court.

Attorney Serrano established the law firm of Serrano & Serrano, LLC in 1994 with Gabriel R. Serrano, Esquire, a 1991 graduate of Hofstra Law School. The firm represents clients throughout Connecticut from a main office in West Hartford and a satellite office in the Waterbury suburb of Naugatuck.

Born in Portugal, Attorney Serrano immigrated to the United States by ocean liner in 1960. He speaks Portuguese and Spanish.