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Mr. Perkins has been practicing law in Connecticut for more than 25 years. During the last 18 years, his practice has focused on personal injury litigation on behalf of injured people. He has handled thousands of cases for people injured in motor vehicle accidents, for those injured in fall-down accidents, for people attacked by animals, for children poisoned by ingesting lead, for those hurt by defective products, for people whose insurance companies have not acted in good faith, for elderly people neglected or mistreated by nursing homes and for many other people injured due to the fault of others. He has tried numerous cases and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of those whose lives have been adversely affected through no fault of their own. He has served on several bar association committees and devotes many hours each year to continuing legal education. Mr. Perkins is a member of numerous bar associations, is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York and the Federal District Court for the district of Connecticut as well as before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Perkins graduated from the New York University School of Law. He is the managing partner of his firm.
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Practice Areas
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State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
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Posted by Don | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent personal injury law firm-I highly recommend them! The results of my claim way exceeded my expectations.
Posted by Liondell | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
When I got hurt at work last year I thought my life was over. That was until I hired attorney Shawn von Briesen. This guy is amazing. From day one he has always been extremely helpful and patient when needed. Also has always returned any phone calls, or emails that needed answering right away.(And we...
Posted by JASON S | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
ln the beginning of March 2024 i was involved in a hit and run accident that left me without a car and in pain and feeling alone and confused about what to do! From the moment i reached out to Jonathan Perkins i felt like they were more than just my attorney but a place that was concerned for my wel...
Posted by Marquis jones | December 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
And John is really great with checking back up on you keeping you in full detail of what's going on with the procedure and just great I would recommend him to anybody that asked me about an injury lawyer or anything like that
Posted by Garfield | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Quick response and update on all cases, Very friendly attorney with great service
"I fully endorse Mr. Perkins. He is our "go to" attorney for Connecticut personal injury matters. I send to him my New York clients who get injured in Connecticut and must sue there. Similarly, Mr. Perkins sends to me his Connecticut clients who must sue in New York. We have had a fruitful relationship for 10+ years. The office is pleasant and efficient, and all of the cases that he has sent to me are well prepared. We can just pick-up on the case where he left off. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Jonathan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Attorney Perkins consistently provides competent, compassionate representation to those injured by the mistakes of others."
"I have worked extensively with Jonathan and his staff and have always found them to be professional and effective."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Perkins cares deeply about his clients. He is dedicated to getting results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Perkins is a very aggressive lawyer who takes very good care of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan Perkins is the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in our legal community!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is very attentive to his clients and they much appreciate the results he obtains. His staff is very helpful and knowledgeable."
Personal injury lawyer
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2002 - Present
Attorney, Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers
2010 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
New Haven County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
Member
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1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA Magna Cum Laude with Honors
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Means of Egress
Spanish
English