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John A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Criminal Law. Attorney Collins currently serves as the Managing Partner of Suisman Shapiro. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar. Mr. Collins received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross (1978) and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1981) where he was a member and Notes Editor of the Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. Attorney Collins is a member of the American, Connecticut and New London County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Collins has served as a Judge of the Mohegan Tribal Court and the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court since 2018.
Attorney Collins has successfully obtained verdicts or public settlements on behalf of clients ranging from a $10 Million settlement for a young girl badly burned in a school fire, a 2008 verdict of $379,000 (including interest and costs) for a 22 year old woman injured in an automobile collision, a recent $225,000 settlement for an individual wrongfully deprived of 401k funds and a $1 million judgment for a victim of sexual abuse. Disclaimer: Of course, past results are no indication as to the value or results likely to be obtained in any present and future claims.
John A. Collins, III has been recognized by his peers by inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2012-2026 and as a Connecticut Super Lawyer 2010-2025 in the field of Personal Injury, Products Liability and Criminal Defense. Visit Superlawyers.com. “In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis… The final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state.” Super Lawyers Selection Process: http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html
The Connecticut Bar Foundation honored Attorney John A. Collins, III in 2005 with its selection of Attorney Collins as a Life Fellow. "Selection as a Fellow requires demonstrated superior legal ability and devotion to the welfare of the community, state and nation, as well as to the advancement of the legal foundation". Source: Connecticut Bar Foundation.
Attorney Collins has authored two publications of note. In 2004, he was selected as a seminar presenter by the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association to address the topic of construction site injuries. His paper, authored with the assistance Of Robert G. Tukey, is entitled: PURSUING NEGLIGENCE ACTIONS ARISING FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES: 2004. The article was presented at a seminar in February 2004 addressing legal issues involving contractor and subcontractor liability for construction site injuries. The white paper addresses the historical underpinnings of such liability up to 2004. Copies are available upon request: Attorney John A. Collins, III also authored a scholarly work as a law student entitled: Self Determination in International Law, Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law, 1981,
Mr. Collins resides with his family in and is a long time resident of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Attorney John A. Collins, III coached Little League for 12 years, and has a strong believe in giving back to the community. Mr Collins serves or has served on the:
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Budget Committee (2009, 2010);
• Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library (Board of Directors 2005-present: President: 2008-2010);
• Old Lyme Ethics Formation Committee (Acting Chair, 2006-2008);
• New London Main Street (Board of Directors 1999-2005: President, 2004, 2005);
• Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (Board of Directors1994-2000: Chairman, 1999, 2000);
• Old Lyme Day Care, Inc. (Board of Directors 1987-1997)
Attorney John A. Collins, III has tried and/or settled numerous claims for personal inuries over a 28 year law practice to assist injured victims. Ethical rules prohibit disclosure of confidential settlements and Attorney Collins strongly believes that the individual client’s confidentiality is vital to a strong attorney-client relationship. Accordingly, the following public results offer a glimpse of the wide variety of personal injury matters accepted by Mr. Collins:
Jacobs v. Milunus KNL-CV08-5008030S Arbitration Award, $1,053,356 (2010)
• Crespo v. Wood, KNL-CV-07-5003413S Verdict, interest & Costs: $379,290, (2008) ---rear end automobile collision;
• Martic v. Tunstall, CV 05 4001869S, Verdict: $129,070, (2005) ---civil assault;
• Hayes v. Johnson, CV-01-0560480S, Verdict: $259,173, (2003) ---auto accident involving drunk driver defendant;
• Shelby v. Munro Muffler, CV-97-0543736S, Verdict: $475,000, (2000) ---injury involving defective garage automobile lift;
• Dumont v. UBC, CV-97-0542600S, Verdict of $300,000 reduced by comparative negligence to $150,000 (2000) ---injury from defective roof trusses;
• Parsons v. Town of Salem, (2000) --- injuries from defective highway;
• John Doe1 v. David Zaharie, CV-99-0552498S, Judgment: $1 million (1999) ---injuries from sexual abuse of a minor;
• Mattos v. Morris, CV, Verdict: $71,657 (1999) ---soft tissue automobile accident injuries;
• Russ v. Allstate Insurance, CV-96-0539136, CV-95-0536638, Verdict: $203,498 (1997) ---soft tissue injuries from 2 separate minor motor vehicle accidents,
Disclaimer: Of course, past results are no indication as to the value or results likely to be obtained in any present and future claims.
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Best Lawyers in America ® 2012-2026 ++++++++ New England/CT Super Lawyer ® 2010-2025
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Animal and Dog Bites
9%
Animal Law
9%
Car Accident
9%
45 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
9%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 44 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Suisman Shapiro
(860) 442-0495
Fax
2 Union Plaza Suite 200, PO Box 1591, New London, CT, 06320-1591
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Posted by Don | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Jack Collins Endorsement
I was involved in an MVA with a tractor trailer while working that resulted in totaling my vehicle and requiring three back surgeries and missing months from work. The worker’s compensation company believed that since they felt I was not at fault kept pushing me to help them recover their monies that...
John Collins's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly skilled and experienced, always thorough and prepared. He is a fine gentleman and a credit to the profession."
"I highly endorse Jack Collins. He is well prepared, knowledgeable and represents his clients with zeal. He is the consummate professional and as an adversary someone you can always trust and respect."
Robert Keville
Workers compensation lawyer
Theodore Heiser
Personal injury lawyer
Michael Sage
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2023
Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Connecticut Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
CONNECTICUT SUPER LAWYER, KEY PROFESSIONAL MEDIA
2014
Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Local litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
New England/ Connecticut Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Local Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Local Litigation Star, Benchmark Plaintiff
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Connecticut Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
New England Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2010
Connecticut Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2009
Connecticut Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Connecticut Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Connecticut Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2005
Life Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Trial Lawyer, Suisman Shapiro
1900 - Present
Director, Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
2018 - 2023
Judge: 2018-Present, Mohegan Tribe/Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court
Associations
2011 - Present
Old Lyme Water Resouce CommitteeMember
1987 - Present
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationFounding Member/Board of Directors
1982 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1981 - Present
New London County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes LibraryPresident
2008 - 2011
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationBudget Committee
2006 - 2008
Old Lyme Ethics Formation CommitteeChair
2004 - 2008
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Fund Development CommitteeMember
2001 - 2005
New London Main StreetPresident
1995 - 2000
Lymes' Youth Service BureauChairman
1988 - 1992
New London County Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeChair
Sample of Legal Cases
WW Backus v. Reguin (2011)
Directed verdict for defendant (client)
Jacobs v. Milunus (2010)
$1,053,356
Crespo v. Wood
Plaintiff's verdict: $315,000
Martic v. Tunstall
Plaintiff's verdict: $129,070
Hayes v. Johnson
Verdict: $259,173
Shelby v. Munro Muffler
Plaintiff's Verdict: $475,000
Dumont v. UBC
Plaintiff's Verdict:$300,000 reduced to $150,000
Mattos v. Morris
Plaintiff's Verdict: $71,657
John Doe1 v. David Zaharie
Judgment: $1 million
Russ v. Allstate Insurance
Plaintiff's Verdict: $203,498
Education
1981
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
College of the Holy Cross
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
CTLA Negligence Seminar
Pursuing Negligence Actions Arising From Construction Site Injuries
Publications
2010
Suisman Shapiro
Motor Vehicle Accident Victim Awarded $1,053, 256
2008
New London Day
Jury Awards Verdict to Crash Victim
2004
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association publication
Pursuing Negligence Actions Arising From Construction Site Injuries
2000
New London Day
Construction worker gets $150,000 in injury suit
1981
Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law
Self Determination in International Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue the State for not having a yield or some sort of sign on the road?
18 Jun 2024
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Can I sue the driver of the commercial box truck that hit me if the LLC didn't have insurance on the vehicle?
28 May 2024
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Can I sue?
16 Mar 2021