Mark D. Leighton
About Mark
Biography
I am a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist. I represent injured persons in work‑related injuries and other personal injury matters. I was previously employed as a claims representative and defense attorney representing insurance companies and their insureds. I served as Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section and also as Vice‑Chair and Continuing Legal Education Chair. I have lectured on workers’ compensation and personal injury topics and authored articles in the CBA Compensation Quarterly. I served as President of the Tolland County Bar Association and am a member of Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. I have served as an adjunct faculty member at University of Connecticut School of Law and Asnuntuck Community College.
I received my law degree from Western New England University School of Law, and my BA in Economics and History from Westfield State University. I also studied at American International College.
I have served on numerous committees and boards, including the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance for the Town of Ellington, Board of Trustees for our church, and Rockville Downtown Association.
I live in Vernon, CT with my wife Francine. We have two children and 6 grandchildren, and have enjoyed family outings at the beach and I love sking with my grandchildren. In the summer I love to garden and enjoy the outdoors.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
45 years | 2,000 cases
45 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 44 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1980
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Location
Leighton, Katz & Drapeau
736 Deming Street, South Windsor, CT, 06066
Leighton Katz & Drapeau
1 Corporate Drive, Enfield, CT, 06082
Leighton Katz & Drapeau
300 Plaza Middlesex, 203 Main Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
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999 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT, 06105
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Mark D. Leighton's Reviews
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Posted by Donald | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Attorney Leighton and paralegal Denise! We’re always on point with my claim. Always handled with courteous and empathy!
Posted by Muha | January 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
World Class Law Firm
Everything about Leighton, Katz & Drapeau is superb! They are caring, honest, dependable, hardworking, proven winners, and litigate with your interests at heart! We had a work-related injury case, and it was an absolute pleasure working with Attorney Leighton and Louise. Louise always welcomed our ca...
Posted by Dianna | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A great choice for your workers compensation case.
Mark Leighton and Louise DePlante were both professional and made the long legal process of my case a more bearable situation. My questions and concerns were always handled quickly, I was updated regularly regarding the case, and they added a personal touch that made it easier to be patient and wait ...
Mark Leighton
Replied last December 14, 2016Thank you for those kind words. Our objective is not only to provide the highest level of legal advice and representation, but realize our clients need to be treated as a person with very real problems in their lives. While it is nice to get compliments of me, it is especially gratifying to know that the people who work with me are providing that personal touch that we hope sets us apart.
Mark D. Leighton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse Mark Leighton for anyone seeking a workers compensation attorney. I have had numerous occasions to refer my clients to Mark for legal advice and representation in workers compensation matters all of whom have been pleased with his counsel and representation."
"I endorse Mark for hi s professionalism and understanding of Worker's Compensation issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and competent."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Mark Leighton for the past nine years. Mark is a top notch Workers' Compensation Attorney and is my "go to" for workers' compensation referrals and questions. If you have been injured at work, Mark is your guy."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Lead Counsel Rated - Workers' Compensation, Lead Counsel Review Board
2001
Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, Connecticut Bar Association
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Founding and Managing Attorney, Leighton Katz & Drapeau
2002 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, UConn Law School
1987 - 1989
Associate Attorney, Trowbridge Ide Courtney & Mansfield
1984 - 1985
Adjunct Professor, Asnuntuck Community College
1981 - 1987
Associate Attorney, Draghi & Leighton
1980 - 1981
Legal Intern/Claim Representative, Insurance Company of North America
Associations
1995 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Connecticut Bar AssociationChair - Workers' Compensation Section
1999 - 2000
Tolland County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Award for payment of total disability payments upheld on appeal
Education
1980
Juris Doctor (J.D.),
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Legal Issues of a Workers' Compensation/Personal Injury case
2001
Presentation of a Workers' Compensation case - start to finish
Publications
2011
2010
2010
2009
2003
Languages
English