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

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 31 - 35 of 48 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sandra | July 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Arbitration

Unsurpassable Professional

Attorney Golden answered my initial call to his office personally and promptly. He took the time to introduce himself and explain his practice and professional experience to me. Attorney Golden listened compassionately to my situation, asked questions and confirmed his understanding of my concerns. I... immediately felt supported and a sense of relief that I had found the right attorney to help me. My feelings of worry, helplessness and despair turned into feelings of validation, empowerment and justice. I hired Attorney Golden posthaste and my experience exceeded my initial expectations of his character, professionalism and humanity. Attorney Golden is a conscientious and transparent professional. He made me feel that my case was the most important case he had by his consistent communication with me and his willingness to personally answer all of my calls. Attorney Golden explained every step in the process of my case clearly so that I always had confidence and unwavering trust in his integrity. Attorney Golden carried the burden of my case during a very precarious time in my life, allowing me to focus on other important things assuredly. Attorney Golden’s compassion and empathy should not be mistaken for fragility. Having witnessed Attorney Golden in arbitration, I can contest to his tenacity and determination to persevere and triumph. If you are looking for a credible, authentic and ethical attorney that will treat you with dignity and respect, Attorney Golden is unsurpassable on every level.

Posted by Ron | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Completely Satisfied

It was wonderful working with Andrew. From the start of the consult to the positive completion of my case I was never made to feel what is going on or felt left in the dark. If I had a question or concern between his communication I would have that question or concern addressed within an hour. Andrew... is someone you can be yourself and feel comfortable during conversation. When discussing situations of the case he made it easy to understand and took all time needed to be sure I understood.. There is no question that in the future if I needed legal representation I would definitely contact him first!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Excellent, effective, and efficient service

I hired Andrew to help me in negotiating more severance after I was wrongfully terminated from my company due to sexism and misogyny. Andrew did an fantastic job setting expectations of negotiations and carefully talking me through ever decision and next steps. I felt incredibly supported by Andrew d...uring this arduous process and always felt I could call him with questions and concerns. It was a weight off my shoulders to not to have to speak to my old company and I was in very good hands with Andrew. In the end we got a severance package that I was very happy with. He will work hard for you!

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 Christina | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Amazing

Working with Andrew Golden was a great experience. When I first called Mr. Golden, to inquire if my case was even a case, he has no idea who I was or what my case was going to be about yet, took the time to talk to me for over an hour and a half about what happened and if he was the correct attor...ney for my case. I reach out to Golden Law LLC for an employment problem. He made the lawsuit process a breeze. Talking me through every step, having open and honest communication from day one. We were not only able to communicate and meet in person a hand full of times, but he was also very easy to reach over the phone and via email. With whatever I may have needed, even on his days off when he didn’t need to reply. Any legal terms and codes he had to use, he explained fully, with confidence and made sure they made sense to me and I understood what they mean. My case was very unique, had a lot of emotion to it, and Andrew took everything with ease, he was empathetic about my situation and yet very hardworking and determined to get me my best possible outcome. He even let me scream and cry on the phone. I would recommend Mr. Golden and his company over and over again. He also remember the little details about my life outside of the case and continued to ask how I was doing in different aspects outside of the case. I appreciated that.

Andrew Golden

Replied last July 27, 2020

Thank you for the kind words, Christina, and so happy we were able to help you! -Andrew

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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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