Richard P Hastings

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Richard P Hastings
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5.0 star rating
He got me more money than I thought possible...
- a Slip and Fall Accident Client, Slip and Fall Accident Client
5.0 star rating
Very effective Harvard trained negotiator
- a Litigation Client, Litigation Client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Endorsements

5 endorsements

Practice Areas

  • 40% Personal Injury
    26 years
  • 30% Car / Auto Accident
    26 years
  • 15% Wrongful Death
  • 10% Medical Malpractice
    26 years
  • 5% Criminal Defense
    26 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

None

Contact Information

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  • Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP
    440 Main Street
    Ridgefield, CT 06877
    Office: 203-275-9949
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Languages

  • English

About Me

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About me: 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


5 star rating

“He got me more money than I thought possible...”

Posted by: a Slip and Fall Accident Client, 2010-02-05 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I wasn't even sure I had a case, but he got me a "6-figure" recovery.

5 star rating

“Very effective Harvard trained negotiator”

Posted by: a Litigation Client, 2010-02-07 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I contacted attornet Hastings after the insurance company said they would not pay me any money. Attorney got me the money I deserve.
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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Joseph G Walsh

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Walsh , Danbury (CT), 3 months ago
Joseph Dasilva JR

Over several different cases, I've found Richard Hastings to be both a gentleman and a zelous advocate for his clients. Such a combination is rare.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Dasilva , Norwalk (CT), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 26 years since Richard P Hastings was first licensed to practice law in CT.

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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
10.0/10.0 Rating AVVO 2010
Member Sanford's Who's Who 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Danbury Bar Association 1983–present
Member American Bar Association 1984–1988
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: i was in a car accident it was not my fault but...
Richard's answer: You should contact a personal injury lawyer who is familiar with uninsured motorist cases. You... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Crash Course on Child Injury Cases Book 2010
The Crash Course on Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut Book 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Professional Development 2010 Goal Setting Workshop 2009
Effective Presentations Society For Human Resource Management 2006
See all 4 speaking engagements

203-275-9949