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James Steven Brewer
About James
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
50%
36 years | 50 cases
Employment and Labor
30%
36 years | 40 cases
Personal Injury
20%
36 years | 50 cases
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Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005
Location
James S. Brewer
67 Russ Street, Hartford, CT, 06106
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James Steven Brewer's Reviews
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Posted by Cheech | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Police Officer
James represented in a complicated case. We won big because of his knowledge tenacity and dedication to me. I highly recommend him for any Officers out there that need an attorney!
Posted by Bob S | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Libel & Slander
Amazing attorney, solved two cases, one a federal law suit
My business and my reputation were slandered by a person and their company who sent out letters to their customers, some of which were also my customers over nothing more than showing up at their public event and speaking to vendors. We won a nice settlement after offering them to not sue if they sen...
James Steven Brewer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I listed him as a friend, which he is; however, I have also worked with him, and have referred clients to him as well. As a trial lawyer myself, I know that Atty. Brewer is one of the finest trial lawyers I have ever seen; and in 25 years of practice I have seen several. I am familiar with the discipline that he underwent in the past, and truly believe that it could have and should have been dealt with less severely, but I wasn't the person making that decision. Atty. Brewer was, and is, one of the VERY few attorneys with the courage to go after police chiefs, police departments, politicians and "power brokers" to prosecute civil rights violations against his clients. Those actions often ruffle the wrong people's feathers. If my civil rights were violated, I would hire Atty. Brewer to represent me!"
Salvatore Bonanno
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.
Disbarred issued in CT, 2005
updated on 11/19/2015This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Statewide Grievance Committee to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
James’s comment:
“Incorrect information: Politically sanctioned and suspended for being assertive on behalf of numerous civil rights clients against government officials. Reinstated without restrictions in both State and Federal Courts.”
Suspension issued in CT, 2004
updated on 06/01/2015This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
James’s comment:
“Redundant, the suspension was for the same discipline above.”
Reprimand issued in CT, 2004
updated on 06/01/2015A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.
James’s comment:
“A chiropractor that claimed she was not paid.”
Reprimand issued in CT, 2003
updated on 06/01/2015A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.
James’s comment:
“Fee dispute after winning a large settlement for a civil rights client.”
Honors
1992
Pro Bono Award, Connecticut Bar Association
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Hartford
1987 - 1990
Assistant Prosecutor, Essex County Prosecutors Office
Associations
1985 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Connecticut Bar Association
Member
Hartford County Bar Association
Member
Education
1987
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Juris Doctor
Languages
German
English