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Biography
After graduating from Manchester High School in 1992, Jon earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Trinity College in Hartford in 1996. He went on to graduate from New England School of Law in Boston Cum Laude in 2001. Jon immediately joined the family law practice in Manchester. Jon represents individuals charged with serious felonies and misdemeanor crimes throughout the State of Connecticut and clients who have been seriously injured in accidents. Jon also represents clients in divorce, custody and child support matters as well as clients who have suffered civil rights violations. Jon has represented numerous clients faced with allegations of child abuse and neglect by the Department of Children and Families. In addition Jon has briefed and argued before the Connecticut Appellate Court and also the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City. Jon is a trial lawyer who has tried jury cases to verdict in state and federal court.
His practice is focused on criminal defense, personal injury litigation, civil rights violations, divorce and juvenile law.
Practice Areas
20
Practice Areas
Alimony
5%
Appeals
5%
Bankruptcy and Debt
5%
Car Accident
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 24 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Golas, Golas & Golas, P.C.
249 East Center Street, Manchester, CT, 06040-6064
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Posted by Rosa | November 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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We had a serious fire in our apartment and lost everything. The landlord refused to return our security deposit saying our dryer caused the fire. We contacted Atty. Jon Golas who called for the Fire Marshal's report showing the cause of fire was undetermined. After he demanded return of deposit we...
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"I have been practicing criminal law in Connecticut since 1998 and I am now the President of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. I endorse and recommend this attorney for their criminal defense skills. Attorney Golas is a member in good standing of our organization and well known for his zealous representation of clients in criminal matters."
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Experience
Honors
1999
New England Scholar 1999-2000, New England School of Law
1998
New England Scholar 1998-1999, New England School of Law
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Member, Golas, Golas & Golas, P.C.
2000 - 2000
Law Clerk, State of Connecticut, Superior Court, Part A Criminal
2000 - 2000
Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office
Associations
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2001 - 2008
Hartford County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2000
New England Journal on Criminal and Civil ConfinementAssociate
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Kevin K. 109 Conn. App. 206 (2008)
Client's conviction was overturned.
Dinallo v. Richard Vitale, et al. CV00-0074054-S
$114,000 jury verdict plus interest
D'Angelo v. Kirschner, 06-3809-cv (2nd Cir. 7-23-2008)
District court erred case remanded.
Medical Malpractice
Settled for 2.5 million dollars
Slip and Fall
Settled for $260,000.00
Education
2001
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1996
Trinity College
BA - Bachelor of Arts