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Biography
Andrew Garza is a dedicated trial attorney and co-founder of Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC. Growing up in public housing in Groton, Andrew faced challenges early on, working his way through college and law school in the hospitality industry. This background fueled his commitment to helping personal injury clients—a group often disadvantaged by powerful insurance companies. He has devoted his practice to leveling the playing field and securing justice for those who are most vulnerable.
When he is not in the courtroom, Andrew is in the classroom teaching the next generation of trial lawyers as a faculty member at the Keenan Trial Institute. Outside of his legal practice, he can likely be found hosting a gathering for family and friends or building furniture in his workshop.
Record-Breaking Case Victories
Andrew is a fierce advocate whose reputation is underscored by some of the most significant verdicts in recent legal history:
$485 Million Verdict (2023): Secured in a New Mexico sex abuse case.
$145 Million Verdict (2025): A record-breaking bad faith and workers’ compensation verdict.
$100 Million Jury Verdict (2022): The highest bodily injury verdict in Connecticut’s state history.
Professional Recognition & Awards
Andrew’s landmark achievements and commitment to his clients have earned him numerous prestigious honors from the legal community:
Lawyer of the Year: New England Legal Awards (2023)
Trial Lawyer of the Year: Keenan Trial Institute (2022)
Best Lawyers in America®: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2024–Present)
New Leader in the Law: Connecticut Law Tribune (2025)
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Top 40 Under 40: Hartford Business Journal (2023)
Top 40 Under 40: The American Society of Legal Advocates (2016–2018)
Top 100 Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers (2016–2018)
Avvo Client’s Choice Award (2013–2016)
New England Legal Awards and Law Magazine (2023)
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CSG is an elite personal injury law firm in Farmington, serving clients throughout Connecticut. Practice areas include medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, product and premises liability, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injury, dog bites & wrongful death.
CSG is an elite personal injury law firm in Farmington, serving clients throughout Connecticut. Practice areas include medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, product and premises liability, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injury, dog bites & wrongful death.
CSG is an elite personal injury law firm in Farmington, serving clients throughout Connecticut. Practice areas include medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, product and premises liability, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injury, dog bites & wrongful death.
CSG is an elite personal injury law firm in Farmington, serving clients throughout Connecticut. Practice areas include medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, product and premises liability, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injury, dog bites & wrongful death.
CSG is an elite personal injury law firm in Farmington, serving clients throughout Connecticut. Practice areas include medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, product and premises liability, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injury, dog bites & wrongful death.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
Medical Malpractice
20%
Wrongful Death
20%
Motorcycle Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
2016 2015 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 13 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC
76 Batterson Park Road, Suite 301, Farmington, CT, 06032
csgtrials.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Andrew online.
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Monte Nesheiwat | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worker’s Compensation injury
Andre Garza was very compassionate, caring, and empathetic. He acted upon my case immediately and kept me informed at all times. If I had a question, I received a call back right away or email with an answer. He was always there for me every step of the way, until he WON my case. His entire staff wer...
Posted by Harvey | July 21, 2014 | Workers Compensation
If you ever need help with anything, GET GARZA!!!!
GET GARZA!!!! Attorney Garza was definitely the most fantastic Attorney, and all around human being I could have ever asked for in handling my Workers Compensation case. I had a run in with an injury at work, and after multiple attempts of trying to work directly with the insurance company myself...
Posted by Lydia | November 08, 2013 | Child Custody
A lawyer for real people. A+
I reached out to Andrew Garza at a fragile time in the course of a custody dispute. My family had a very unpleasant experience as we were working with a seasoned but cold and stretched-too-thin lawyer in our own city. I can't express how grateful I am to have introduced Andrew to my family's case. He...
Posted by Greg | November 01, 2013 | Personal Injury
Andrew really came through for us after our accident!
I contacted Andrew the day after I had my motor vehicle accident; I was angry, confused and in pain. Andrew talked with me quietly and patiently and reassured me. He quickly returned all of my calls, and informed me of the progress of my case every step of the way! When a required deposition took pla...
Andrew Garza's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Andrew since law school. He is a highly skilled attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I would refer any client with a personal injury matter to him without hesitation."
"I have known Andrew for quite some time. He is a lawyer of the highest character and integrity, and is knowledgeable and competent in a number of areas of practice, especially personal injury law."
"Andrew is a great guy and a fantastic lawyer. He works dilgently to make a difference for his clients. I am impressed with his diligence and tenacity."
"A superb lawyer. Attorney Garza is a comptent and diligent attorney who always puts his clients first. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Andrew's integrity and work ethic are outstanding. He truly cares about his clients and has the skills and intellect to handle cases ranging from the straight-forward to the highly complex. As a transactional attorney, I refer all sorts of litigation matters to Andrew, and I know my clients are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, driven and well prepared."
"More than anything, Andrew cares about his clients. It shines through in the first rate work he does."
"Andrew is experience and responsive to the needs of his clients. His attention to detail and personal attention to your legal matter are valuable traits to consider in selecting your personal injury attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Attorney Garza for Criminal Defense, Worker's Compensation, Personal Injury and other litigation! I have referred cases to Attorney Garza and found him to be through and effective in his representation. He is a fierce litigator and never allows his clients rights to be compromised. Attorney Garza and I have discussed many of our cases together, and within the past six months I have hired him to write two very difficult briefs in support of motions I filed in Criminal Court. He far exceeded my expectations on both of these. We are still waiting to argue one, but the other was decided in our client’s favor much to the surprise of court staff and other attorneys. I trust Attorney Garza with my clients. You may place your trust in him and rest easy."
"Attorney Garza is a zealous advocate for his clients who listens carefully to their concerns and works hard to achieve the best result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I was a fellow law student of Mr. Garza and was always impressed with his ability to assimilate the most complex legal problems that were thrown at us in school. I have no doubt that Andy is an excellent personal injury attorney. I'm sure he would get quickly up to speed in any legal area he choses to work in."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Garza is an earnest and talented young Lawyer."
"Having seen the passion and commitment Attorney Garza has for the field of law over the course of law school and beyond, I can't endorse him enough."
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"I have known Andrew Garza professionally and personally for several years. Andrew is thoughtful and thorough in his analyses and is an exceptional researcher who works diligently for his clients. As a lawyer who is never afraid to think "outside the box", Andrew is an exceptional advocate and a valuable asset to any legal team."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Lawyer of Distinction (Nominee), Lawyers of Distinction
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40, Hartford Business Journal
2023
Lawyer of the Year, New England Legal Awards
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Keenan Trial Institute
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Attorney Connecticut - Personal Injury, America's Best Attorney
2020
Invited Member, Lawyers of Distiction
2020
Nominee, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
Lawyer of Distinction (Selection), Lawyers of Distinction
2020
2020-2021, Top Attorneys of North America
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Nominee, Premier Lawyers of America
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Lawyer of Distinction (Nominee), Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee, Premier Lawyers of America
2019
Nominee, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Best of Plainville, Personal Injury Attorney (Runner Up), Plainville Citizen
2019
10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Premier Lawyer Nominee, Premier Lawyers of America
2019
Law Firm 500, Law Firm 500
2019
Fastest Growing Law Firm in the Northeastern U.S., Law Firm 500
2019
Top Attorneys in New England, Super Lawyers
2018
10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40 - CT Litigation Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top 40 Under 40 - Litigation, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Premier 100, National Academy of Jurisprudence
2016
"10 Best" Workers' Compensation Attorneys for Connecticut, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40 - CT Litigation Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
New Leaders of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
2015 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
10 Best Attorneys for the State of Connecticut, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Premier 100 Trial Attorneys, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2014
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Nominee, "10 Best" for the State of Connecticut, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Nominee, "10 Best" for the State of Connecticut, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
2014 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2013
2013 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Public Service Honor Roll, New England School of Law
2012
New England Scholar, New England School of Law
2011
Public Interest Grant Recipient, NESL Public Interest Law Association
2011
New England Scholar Award, New England School of Law
2011
Charles Hamilton Houston Honor Society Inductee, New England School of Law
2011
Excellence for the Future Award: Sentencing Law, CALI
2011
Excellence for the Future Award: Criminal Advocacy, CALI
2011
Excellence for the Future Award: Advanced Criminal Procedure, CALI
2010
New England Scholar Award, New England School of Law
2010
Excellence for the Future Award: Ethics, CALI
2009
Excellence for the Future Award: Criminal Law, CALI
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner/Co-Founder, Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC
2016 - 2024
Partner/Co-Founder/CLO, Connecticut Trial Firm, LLC
2013 - 2013
Associate, Boyle, Shaughnessy & Campo, P.C.
2013 - 2016
Owner/Attorney, Law Offices of Andrew P. Garza, L.L.C.
2012 - 2013
Judicial Law Clerk, Connecticut Judicial Branch
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Attorney General Of Massachusetts, Cybercrime Division
2011 - 2012
Research Assistant to Professor Eldred, New England School of Law
2011 - 2012
Student Prosecutor, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
2011 - 2012
Appellate Student Prosecutor, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Massachusetts Superior Court
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, New England Innocence Project
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Law Office of Calvin J. Heinle
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Law Office of Tyson R. Ence
2008 - 2009
Legal Intern, State of Connecticut Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2020 - Present
Farmington Greater Together Community FundCo-Chair
2019 - Present
Farmington Little LeagueManager/Coach
2014 - Present
Hartford County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
Oliver Ellsworth American Inn of CourtBarrister
2013 - 2014
Oliver Ellsworth American Inn of CourtPupil
2013 - 2017
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
Statewide Legal Services of ConnecticutDivorce/Custody Clinic, Pro Bono Attorney
2012 - 2015
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big SistersBig Brother
Sample of Legal Cases
Beyer v. Brownstone
9,000,000
Mondal et al. v. Clavette et al.
3,340,181.71
Cruz v. Spec Personnel, LLC
$100,000,000
Blaney v. Jenkins
$1.95M
Vaichus v. Abidov et al.
$900K PJR granted after hearing.
Gombos v. Laska
Plaintiff's verdict
Vogler et al. v. Murray
Plaintiffs' verdict
Ellis v. Filthaut
$1.25M
Perrotti v. Kohli/Pyle
$200,000 insurance limits tendered.
French v. Belliveau, HHB-CV-14-6028764-S
Plaintiff's verdict.
Smith et al. v. State of Connecticut
Plaintiff's verdict at Claims Commissioner.
Education
2012
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
2009
University of Connecticut
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
PUBH 5465 - Occupational Health
Connecticut Workers' Compensation and COVID-19
2020
Law Practice Channel
How to Use Focus Groups to Get Better Results for Your Clients
2020
Connecticut Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide (Postponed due to COVID-19)
Jury Selection in Auto Injury Cases & Getting the Most Out of Doctor Depositions
2019
Tiger Bites Podcast
"No Half Measures"
2018
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Gifts at Trial
2013
Nursing In-Service
Practical Nursing Tips: Navigating the Malpractice Minefield
Publications
2022
Connecticut Law Tribune
'A Permanent, Significant Impact': How a $100 Million Verdict Was Secured in Warehouse Accident
2021
2021
Connecticut Law Tribune
"Uncertainty Off the Charts": Lawyers Frustrated By Jury Trial Delays
2021
Connecticut Law Tribune
From $100K to $1.95M: How Connecticut Plaintiffs Counsel Secured Settlement After Car Crash
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
Insurer Allegedly Tried to Leverage COVID-19 Court Closures, But This Lawyer Had Trump Card
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Attorney Helps Hospitals Secure Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
As COVID-19 Shutters Offices, Small Law Firms Tackle Tech Issues With Remote Work
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
Holding Out Despite Preexisting Injuries: How a Glastonbury Litigator Did It
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
Plaintiff Lawyers Claim Insurers Are Taking Advantage of COVID-19-Related Delays
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
Best Way to Fight Insurance Companies? Understand the Pressure They're Under
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
Hidden Evidence Helped a Glastonbury Lawyer Clinch $128,000 for Clients
2020
Connecticut Law Tribune
Expert Testimony Leads to $100,000 Settlement in West Haven Fender Bender
2020
2020
How David Beats Goliath
Meet America’s Top Trial Lawyers: Ryan McKeen & Andrew Garza
2020
New England Law | Boston Alumni News
Andrew Garza '12 Helps Hospitals Secure Protective Equipment during COVID-19
2020
New England Law | Boston Alumni News
Andrew Garza '12 Helps Hospitals Secure Protective Equipment during COVID-19
2020
Connecticut News Junkie
COVID-19’s Silver Lining: Acts of Kindness, Charity, and Volunteerism
2020
Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association Member Spotlight - Andrew Garza
2019
Connecticut Law Tribune
Hartford Lawyers Get $550,000 for Driver Whose Leg Crushed in Vehicle Pileup
2019
Connecticut Law Tribune
Glastonbury Attorney Secures $250,000 for Man Injured in Crash
2019
Connecticut Law Tribune
Judge Grants $900K Prejudgment Remedy to Meriden Man Who Ran 5-Mile Race After Brain Injury
2018
Connecticut Law Tribune
Paralyzed Worker Claims Heroin-Addicted Forklift Driver at Fault for Injury
2017
Connecticut Law Tribune
Woman Gets $200,000 From Two Separate Car Accidents
2016
Connecticut Law Tribune
2016 New Leaders in the Law
2016
2025 AD - The Year of Automated Driving
The Blame Game: Who Pays if Driverless Cars Crash?
2013
Law Offices of Andrew P. Garza, L.L.C. - Legal Blog
Articles on Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Workers' Compensation
2012
New England Law Review
"Look Ma, No Hands!": Wrinkles and Wrecks in the Age of Autonomous Vehicles
2012
2011
Unpublished White Paper
Proposed M.G.L. ch. 279, sec. 25: Three-Strikes Outside of Fenway Park
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English
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