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Board Certified Connecticut Worker's Compensation Specialist, representing those injured or killed while on the job for a Connecticut employer. We help the injured, the disabled, and those in debt. Our firm works hard to maximize the benefits our clients and their families are entitled to so that they may get back to the lives the enjoy.
I have been in practice since 1986 and Board Certified in worker's compnsation since the program was started in 2001. I am also a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives and the National Organization of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
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41 years | 1,000 cases
41 years | 400 cases
100 cases
20%-33%
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
13 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Paul | September 18, 2013 | Social Security Disability
Before I knew it $41,000 had been direct deposited into my bank account
Hired Mr. Aspell for a Social Security Disability matter. I never had to go to court. before I knew it, he had won the case and my back payments were direct deposited into my account. I dont now how he did it but the case was won and done in less than 6 months. Thank you!
Posted by Nicole | January 04, 2011 | Car Accidents
Got it done for me twice
I have used Mr. Aspell for 2 car crashes so far. He has done a fine job both times. 1 settled and one we saw the jury and won fine.
"I have referred several WC clients to Att. Aspell and he has obtained great results for them. I recommend Att. Aspell without hesitation."
"I refer Jim complex Workers Compensation claims. The clients I've sent him have been very satisfied with his services."
"James is an excellent and dedicated attorney with a reputation as a compassionate advocate. I send as many Social Security Disability clients his way that I can. I highly recommend him!"
"Jim is an excellent worker's comp attorney. I have done a number of real estate closings with Jim and he has always been very professional and represented his clients zealously. If I ever get requests for referrals to a workers comp attorney, I always refer them to Jim. He gets great results and does a great job of counseling his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is bright, hard working and really cares about his clients. I frequently refer cases to him."
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2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Distinguished Litigator, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Certified as a Specialist in Worker's Compensation Law, Connecticut Bar Association
2005
Reccommended Inc. Def Atty, A.M. Best Company
1996
Commendation, Connecticut Bar Association
1989
Commendation, Connecticut Bar Association
2006 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of James F. Aspell, P.C.
2016 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, University of New Haven- Aviation Law
1986 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionMember
1986 - Present
Hartford County Bar Association, Legal-Medical CommitteeMember
2004 - 2006
Defense Research InstituteMember
Favorable trial and appeal result.
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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