Andrew S. Golden

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Andrew S. Golden

4.9
253 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

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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

agoldenlaw.com

Andrew S. Golden's Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 36 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Cut to the Chase

Spoke with Andrew today for 1 hr. Most attorneys will charge, or won't listen to you past 13 min. He listened and was straight-forward and thorough. He told me I did not have a legitimate case against my employer and if I did try perusing there would be very little rewards in it for me. Attorney ...fees would be much higher than the potential awards. Too risky to go forward with any attorney. Be skeptical of the ones that say, you have a case, as they may just be in it for the money, and not for your best interests. Ask, "What's my legal claim and legal action?" Though he knew how I felt I was wronged, he strongly advised against taking any action with his representation or anyone. Saved me the money and risk.

Posted by Dave | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Very Satisfied

Andrew walked me through my General Release Agreement line by line in addition to the provisions in my restricted stock awards that included a non-compete clause. Andrew was very patient and answered all of my many questions and provided the legal advice I needed. I highly recommend Andrew.

Posted by PSFJ | March 02, 2020 | Contracts & Agreements

Honest and Upfront Consultation

Recently, I retained Attorney Golden to finalized a complicated negotiation and agreement Andrew demonstrated unquestionable integrity, trust, efficiency, strategic thinking, creative solutions etc. Of all the great qualities Andrew has, he is kind and an effective communicator. I knew the status of... my case at every step. I did no research on Andrew until he wrapped up. I suggest ready his homepage. Very accurate. Read the bio on Avvo. I believe Andrew’s diverse and impressive professional and educational background is key. The best attorney I ever met.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Andrew went above and beyond! Hire him today!

I contacted Andrew due to an employment issue. He was so empathetic, responsive, and he predicted accurately what he thought was going to happen in my complicated case. He answered any calls and emails lightning fast and even called me when he was on vacation. I am extremely pleased with the result... and would recommend him to anyone!!

Posted by John | December 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Job eliminated while on Medical Leave

I was shocked when I got the word- that my job had been eliminated. My boss was on the phone, he’s a guy who I considered a friend. He read some standard corporate statement from a script and then he got off the line. I was left to listen to an anonymous, cold, HR person who read me the corporate ...policy and a list of instructions. I didn’t know what to do next… I was referred to Andrew Golden by a friend. It was clear that Andrew’s experience gave him insight into the “other side”; the company’s perspective. And along with the necessary legal expertise, I was quick to realize that Andrew’s got something else that’s important when you hire counsel- Andrew is a tremendously empathetic guy. He understands your situation and the impact of losing your job. While he was able to walk me through every step, he knew what to expect from the other side. In the end, I came out ahead. But more important, I was able to move forward with a sense of dignity, feeling confident that with Andrew representing me, I had the best possible outcome. Coincidentally, while I was going through this process, I was able to recommend Andrew to a friend. He’s grateful that I did. And I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Golden Law to anyone else.

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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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