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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
33 Client Reviews
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Posted by Marquis jones | December 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
To whom it may concern
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 January | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident
Happy client
I had a difficult case, a slip and fall case, wich is hard to get money from. Attorney perkins stepped in himself to make sure I was happy with the outcome and went above and beyond to do so. I really like working with lilaine, and dedra. They always responded to my calls and e mails promptly. If you...
Posted by Erin | December 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Personal Injury
I'm so glad we chose Jonathan Perkins for our case after my car accident. My paralegal Autumn was great and made sure to check in often and ensure that I understood the process and our next steps. Jonathan represented me directly and was great during all the proceedings and never allowed the opposing...
Posted by Robert | May 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Proffessional and compassionate
Very professional. They regularly called to check in on me while I treated for my injuries. I never wondered at any time what was happening with my case. When I was released from treatment they quickly settled my suit and I was well compensated for my accident. I would recommend Jonathan Perkins ...
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Do Not Use This Firm
My wife and I hired them for a personal injury case. The case was totally mishandled. We actually would have been better served if we handled this ourselves. The settlement we received was 10 x less than represented by JP. Also JP has us run up large medical bills with their recommended partners whic...
"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."
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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
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1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA Magna Cum Laude with Honors
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Spanish
English