Richard P Hastings

Also known as Richard Hastings

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Practice Areas

30% Car / Auto Accident
29 years
30% Personal Injury
29 years
15% Wrongful Death
15% Motorcycle Accident
10% Medical Malpractice
29 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

600 Summer Street, 6th Floor

Stamford, CT 06905

Office: 888-842-8466
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Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP

440 Main Street

Ridgefield, CT 06877

Office: 203-438-7450
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1087 Broad Street, Suite 201

Bridgeport, CT 06604

Office: 888-842-8466
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English

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I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 14 reviews “Outstanding Injury Lawyer” Posted by: Zachary, 27 days ago. Client Review: Attorney Hastings is an outstanding injury lawyer, that I am so thankful to have representing me in my car accident case. He is very aggressive and... more Flag “AN EXCELLENT LAWYER THAT YOU SHOULD CONTACT” Posted by: Stella, 2 months ago. Client Review: It is very refreshing to speak with a lawyer who possesses so much practical knowledge and real life experience. I received so much amazing advice... more Flag View all 14 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 18 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Richard is an excellent lawyer and highly regarded in the legal community for his skill and experience. Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Camassar , North Stonington (CT), 5 months ago Richard is well known for his advocacy skills and his ability to get the most favorable outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer. Endorsement from lawyer: Kevin Black , Fairfield County, Wilton (CT), 6 months ago View all 18 endorsements

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14 reviews

“Outstanding Injury Lawyer”

Posted by: Zachary, 27 days ago.

Client Review: Attorney Hastings is an outstanding injury lawyer, that I am so thankful to have representing me in my car accident case. He is very aggressive and... more

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“AN EXCELLENT LAWYER THAT YOU SHOULD CONTACT”

Posted by: Stella, 2 months ago.

Client Review: It is very refreshing to speak with a lawyer who possesses so much practical knowledge and real life experience. I received so much amazing advice... more

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18 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. Richard is an excellent lawyer and highly regarded in the legal community for his skill and experience.

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Camassar , North Stonington (CT), 5 months ago

Richard is well known for his advocacy skills and his ability to get the most favorable outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kevin Black , Fairfield County, Wilton (CT), 6 months ago

Résumé

License

29 years since Richard P Hastings was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Connecticut	Active	1984	06/20/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Managing Partner at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP	1988–present
Associate at Offices of Norman J. Voog	1984–1988

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Fordham University School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1983
University of Connecticut	Business Administration	BS - Bachelor of Science	1979

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
AV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2013
Business Method Patent Pending	United States Patent and Trademark Office	2013

Top Lawyer	Fairfield Magazine	2012
Top Lawyer	Westport, Weston, Wilton Magazine	2012
Top Lawyer	Stamford Magazine	2012
Top Lawyer	New Canaan Magazine	2012
Top Lawyer	Greenwich Magazine	2012
CT Super Lawyer	Law and Politics Magazine	2012
New England Super Lawyer	Law and Politics Magazine	2012
AV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2012
New York Area’s Top Rated Lawyers	ALM	2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in CT	National Trial Lawyers Association	2012
AV Peer Review Rating	Martindale-Hubbell	2011
New England Super Lawyer	Law & Politics Magazine	2011
Connecticut Super Lawyer	Law & Politics Magazine	2011
Law and Politics Magazine	Connecticut Super Lawyers	2011
Member- Expert	America's Premier Experts	2011
Member	National Academy of Best Selling Authors	2011
Best Seller List - #1 Insurance Category	Amazon.com	2011
Top 5 Published Author in Personal Injury Law	Ezine.com	2010
Member	Sanford's Who's Who	2010
10.0/10.0 Rating	AVVO	2010
Member	Million Dollar Advocates Forum	2010
Top 3 Published Author in Medical Malpractice Law	Ezine.com	2010
Expert Author in Personal Injury Law	Ezine.com	2009
Expert Author in Medical Malpractice Law	Ezine.com	2009
Certificate of Participation - Advanced Negotiation	Harvard University School of Law - Program on Negotiation	2008
Certificate of Participation - Mediation Workshop	Harvard University School of Law - Program on Negotiation	2007
Certificate of Participation - Mediation	Center For Mediation in Law	2006
Businessman of the Year Award	National Republican Congressional Committee	2005
Distinguished Toastmaster	Toastmasters International	2003

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
	National Trial Lawyers Association	2012–present
Member	Danbury Bar Association	1983–present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10

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Guides:	17	Legal Guides
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Cases

Kathy L on behalf of Minor Child

Outcome: Confidential

Lisa C on behalf of Minor Child

Outcome: Policy limits of $1,000,000

Anthony B

Outcome: $325,000

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
A Time For Refocusing Our Efforts on Teen Driving Accidents	Ridgefield Patch	2013
Child Endangerment Laws and CT DUI	Ridgefield Patch	2013

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Ready, Set, Goals!	Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce	2010
Professional Development	2010 Goal Setting Workshop	2009

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