Raymond M Hassett

Raymond M Hassett

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Simsbury, CT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation ... +2 more

945 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 38 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1987

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Location

Hassett & George, P.C.

945 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT, 06070-1823

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Raymond M Hassett's Reviews

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11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2011 | Criminal Defense

excellent, high quality attorney

Attorney Hassett was instrumental in the success of "winning" my criminal cases. Originally being charged with 3 felonies, today my record is clean. He is passionate for practicing defense law and has superb knowledge of the justice system due to his earlier days as a prosecutor. His paralegal Hilary... Crane makes communication between Ray and yourself easy and quick. From the first consultation it is clear Ray is genuinely invested in your case, and gets to know you on a personal level, not just as the docket number assigned to your case. Ray became part of my family for the time he was retained as my attorney. If you are in need of a defense attorney Ray Hassett is the only choice, you will be extremely pleased with his professional guidance and of your overall experience working with Hassett & George.

Posted by Greg | October 19, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

For my divorce, I wanted it to be as amicable as possible but I wanted to be fully prepared to be vicious and fight for myself. Ray listened to me and approached each meeting and situation like I wanted. He was knowledgable and pointed out areas where I could increase the pressure while at the same t...ime following my wishes. I feel that I got a fair shake in my divorce but that Ray was 100% ready to fight it out. His fees were reasonable and I have since recommended several people to him. Based on my experience with Ray and his staff (they were great too) during my divocrce, I expect to have any other legal matter that presents to me handled by him.

Posted by Frederick | October 19, 2010

Highest Recommendation of Raymond M Hassett as your lawyer for that time in your life when you are in most in need

I would highly recommend Raymond Hassett as an attorney for anyone who is in need of a Lawyer. Attorney Hassett is a tremendous lawyer and will provide you with a fountain of legal expertise. Mr. Hassett is a very effective listener and reacts with the clients best interest at hand. Mr. Hassett is ab...le to grasp complex legal issues and present them in a basic manner which allows persons to grasp an understanding. Attorney Hassett will provide you as the clients with an honest, straightforward assessment of your personal situation which will allow you to make the best decision possible given your particular circumstance. Attorney Hassett has an excellent temperament and keeps a professional demeanor in light of various circumstances. Attorney Hassett will is a very effective speaker and will communicate information you as a client want presented in an efficient manner. The choice of Attorney Hassett as my attorney will undoubtedly the best decision I ever made in my life.

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Raymond M Hassett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Basche

Litigation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ray and I were on opposite sides of a case years ago and I found him to be a competent and zealous advocate for his client. I highly recommend him for complicate business, family and criminal matters."

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James Ruane

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 Hassett 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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Paul McConnell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ray Hassett is an exceptional trial lawyer who you can trust for the most sensitive and/or complicated litigation matters. He is admired and respected by judges, his peers, and most especially jurors."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Fellow, James W. Cooper Fellows Program

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Partner, Hassett & George, P.C.

1990 - 1991

Associate, Siegel, Occonor

1987 - 1990

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Dept. of Justice

Associations

2004 - Present

Glastonbury TP&Z

Commissioner (Alt.)

2004 - Present

Conn Superior Court

Special Master - Court designated

2000 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

Connecticut Judicial Review Council

Chairman

2001 - 2002

South Hartford Initiative (Non-Profit)

President

2001 - 2003

Glastonbury Republican Town Committee

Chairman

1998 - 2001

University Of Connecticut

Adjunct Professor

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Martin Paesner, et al

Mistrial - Hung jury

State v. David Wilcox

Hung Jury - mistrial

Pagano et al. v. Ipploitti, et al.

$1.6 million Verdict for Clients

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Education

1987

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Catholic University of America

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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