Andrew S. Golden

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Andrew S. Golden

4.9
254 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Farmington, CT
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination ... +2 more

321 Main St, Farmington, CT

Virtual Consultation Available

About Andrew

Biography

Passionate representation of employees in employment disputes and negotiations, Confidential counsel you can trust!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

40%
Wrongful Termination 20%

20%
Discrimination 15%

15%
Sexual Harassment 15%

15%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 29 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1997

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Golden Law LLC

321 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032-2976

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Andrew S. Golden's Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 38 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Connecticut’s #1 Employment Attorney

In a few words, Attorney Andrew Golden is the best of the best. He successfully resolved my complicated employment issue. I am very fortunate that I hired such a brilliant lawyer to resolve my matter. Attorney Golden provided clear, helpful, exemplary, and thorough legal counsel during the entire pro...cess working with him. All case details were put in simple, easy to understand terms and he walked me through all the steps from start to finish. Any concern or question I had were answered within minutes. Not only did Attorney Golden’s excellent communication help expedite the whole process, it also allowed me to remain calm at all times. Hiring an employment lawyer to represent you is such an important decision. Taking the time to do your research can quickly become overwhelming - if you are ever in the position of looking like I was - trust your gut and put yourself at ease by contacting Andrew Golden. Connecticut is lucky to have such an honorable, employment attorney who makes it a priority to deliver desired results for his clients.

Posted by Cecilio | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Attorney Andrew Golden Review

We recently have had the pleasure of retaining Attorney Andrew Golden as a labor attorney. Attorney Golden not only displayed the utmost of professionalism, but also had such compassion for me. He always listened to me and contributed positively to our discussions. He was such a team player. He was... also willing to take the extra time to accomplish these goals and to accommodate us. He was compassionate and understanding, showing true empathy to my situation. I would highly recommend him as an attorney as he would be an asset to any legal case.

Posted by Darren | July 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Mr. Golden is the best lawyer I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

It's a shame that they only allow you to leave up to 5-star reviews because in my situation I would give Andrew Golden 10 stars. I was blind-sided by my former employer as they attempted to appeal my unemployment benefits after having promise not to deny me benefits. This would have bankrupted me. ... The hearing was only a week away and I was terrified. I found Andrew through a Google search and his current reviews speak for themselves. I've had to hire a number of attorneys for various reasons...landlord/tenant, family law, etc. None of them can hold a candle to Andrew Golden, Esq. Mr. Golden returned every email and phone call within 10 minutes to an hour. He stayed in constant contact with me and he offered me various strategies to try to intervene and actually save me in attorney's fees. Yes, you read that correct. Mr. Golden spent hours on the phone with me preparing, going over scenarios and engaging in a "mock trial", if you will. It gave me an unbelievable feeling of serenity knowing I had Andrew in my corner. In the end, it is my opinion that the opposing counsel was so terrified of facing Andrew, they didn't even show up to the hearing and we were victorious. Andrew Golden truly cares not only about the law, but has a personal passion for his clients well-being. You'd be hard pressed to find a better employment attorney anywhere in the state of Connecticut. If you find yourself in a legal bind with an employment situation, take my advice. Don't walk. Run to Andrew Golden. You will not be dissatisfied.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment

Client Focused & Result Driven

I connected with Attorney Golden when I was at the lowest point in life. I didn’t know what my legal options were after I resigned from my job due to sexual harassment. I left him a voicemail after I found him on Google, he called me back the same day. I hired him after my initial consultation in... which he explained my potential legal claims and options. He was compassionate, knowledgeable and his expertise on the subject matter help eased my anxiety and concerns. I felt heard, I felt seen and most importantly, I felt believed and he was the right person to help me. Attorney Golden was a consummate professional who truly addressed my needs to achieve the desired results. He was responsive, attentive and great with communicating every step of the way. I can now put the employment dispute behind me and move on with my life. I could not have done it without his legal expertise and knowledge.

Posted by Richard | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Unemployment claimant

I reached out to Attorney Golden with a voicemail and my call was returned promptly. Andrew listened and asked great follow up questions about my case. Right from the start I could tell Andrew had a great knowledge of employment law in Connecticut. Andrew thoroughly explained all possible variables a...nd possible results with strategies we were considering. My hearing was rescheduled 3 times and i was a bit anxious. Andrew kept me calm and reassured me we had a solid case for our hearing. The hearing unfolded just as Andrew predicted and we won our case. Summing up i found Andrew to be compassionate, superb communicator, kind and a great guy.

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Andrew S. Golden's Lawyer Endorsements

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Miguel Escalera

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Andrew Golden for fifteen (15) years, both in jointly defending employment litigation claims and as my firm’s opponent in employment litigation matters. Andrew is an exceptional legal strategist, positioning cases for the optimum resolution for his clients. In his current practice, Andrew represents individuals in bringing employment claims. Andrew knows how corporations think, having served as an in-house employment counsel for a Fortune 500 company managing complex employment litigation matters and top outside counsel across the country for 15 years. He knows how to maximize claim recoveries for individual employees because he knows how corporations value cases and knows what concerns corporations. Andrew consistently demonstrates the highest integrity. When Andrew gives his word, people people count on it. I would not have any hesitation in having Andrew represent me or any member of my family. I recommend him without reservation."

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Irene Bassock

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew possess significant traits that are not learned at law school. He is compassionate and honest. He is also smart, patient, and deliberate. Although he is a litigator and a strong advocate, he seeks to avoid overly adversarial encounters - he is a gentleman lawyer who counsels instead of fighting for the sake of fighting. I strongly endorse Andrew."

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Marin Lorenson

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a bright and talented lawyer with deep expertise, and extensive experience in this space. He brings a practical perspective, focused on resolving issues, not driving up costs. His background and education in counseling make him a stand-out lawyer in this space, enabling him to create connections with both clients and adversaries and bring matters to a quick and efficient resolution. Finally, his desire to making a positive difference in his clients' lives make him a passionate advocate."

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David Kenna

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a zealous, but thoughtful attorney and advocate. He also brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to counseling his clients on the best path toward a satisfactory result."

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Nathan Olin

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow plaintiff-side employment lawyer, I endorse Andrew wholeheartedly. He brings a unique perspective as a former in-house attorney that few can match. As importantly, he is fair, compassionate, honest, strategic, and incredibly smart."

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Miguel Escalera

Employment and labor lawyer

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Irene Bassock

Employment and labor lawyer

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Nathan Olin

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Avvo Client Choice Award, Avvp

2020

Avvo Client Choice Award, Avvo.com

2020

Platinum Clients Choice Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

Cum Laude, Western New England College, School of Law

1994

American Jurisprudence Award, Western New England College, School of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Founding Partner, Golden Law LLC

2005 - 2017

AVP, Assistant General Counsel, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

2003 - 2005

Employment Counsel, General Electric Co.

1996 - 2003

Associate, Robinson & Cole

Associations

2018 - Present

Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2018 - Present

National Employment Law Association (NELA)

Member

1996 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

The Hartford Law Department Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Chair

1998 - 2000

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. American Inn of Court

Member

1994 - 1996

Western New England Law Review

Editor

Education

1996

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Massachusetts, Boston

M.Ed in Counseling Psychology

1990

University of Connecticut

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Management Training

Sexual Harassment Avoidance Best Practices

2007

Guest Speaker, Bay Path College

Employment Law Overview

2004

Guest Speaker, Western New England Law School

Employment Law Overview

Publications

2002

LEXIS Publishing Labor and Employment in Connecticut: A Guide to Employment Laws, Regulations & Practices

2001

Defense Research Institute (DRI) The Americans With Disabilities Act and the Nature of Sports

1996

Western New England Law Review Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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