Peter M Appleton

Peter M Appleton

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at Hartford, CT
Practice Areas: Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Defective and Dangerous Products ... +4 more

266 Pearl St, Hartford, CT

About Peter

Biography

A 1985 graduate of Trinity College, Peter earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1988 when he joined the firm. Peter has been a strong advocate for injured clients as a trial att...

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Appleton & Appleton

266 Pearl St, Hartford, CT, 06103-4511

Appleton & Appleton, LLC

266 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT, 6103

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Peter M Appleton's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2015 | Litigation

Stay Away....

Peter proved to be inept and untrustworthy. I was never made to feel like my case was a priority and repeatedly had to compel him to move the case forward. He was extremely hard to reach and I usually had interaction with his paralegal. (His paralegal was very kind, and quite knowledgeable, but sh...e could only do so much - and I had not hired her to represent me.) Ultimately, Peter discussed a deal for settlement with the opposing attorney, revealing information which undermined my award. In my absence he told them what I would be willing to settle for, despite the fact that I had asked to hear what they were willing to offer first. He "slipped up" and relayed this to me. I would not recommend his services.

Peter Appleton

Replied last March 03, 2015

I am sorry to learn that you had this experience with our firm. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our representation of clients. Every case is unique as is the resolution. I would be happy to speak with you to address your concerns which I take very seriously.

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Peter M Appleton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael McMinn

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had an opposing matter with Attorney Appleton. He represented his client aggressively. He was excellent in his understanding of the law and analysis of facts. Also, a great trial attorney."

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Robert Schuster

Personal injury lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is my pleasure to endorse attorney Peter Appleton. I worked closely with Mr. Appleton as he litigated and ultimately settled a personal injury matter I referred to him. I observed an attorney at the top of his game. Peter is one of those rare lawyers who blends a keen sense of long term strategy and organization with great patience and an ability to communicate with his client as well as his adversary. This juxtaposition of strengths ultimately works to his client's financial advantage. In the matter I worked with him on, Peter was able to resurrect a badly organized and difficult case to a clear victory in what would otherwise have been a disappointing result without the benefit of his finely honed skills. Each of the clients I have referred to attorney Appleton are personal friends. This should attest to the level of confidence I have in his work."

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Robert Schuster

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Ellen Aspell

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Member, Appleton & Appleton, LLC

1900 - Present

Member, Appleton & Appleton, LLC

Associations

1995 - Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1988 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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