Andrew Armour Magwood

Andrew Armour Magwood

also known as Andrew Magwood

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 21 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Norwich, CT
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Business ... +3 more

306 Laurel Hill Road, Norwich, CT

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 20%

If you want to start, manage, transfer, or exit a business, you may benefit from a business attorney's services. Business attorneys have experience with many different industries and professional fields. If you are considering bankruptcy relief for your business, a business lawyer will also have the knowledge necessary to help you navigate your options for your business debt. Depending on your business and activities, you may need one or more type of business attorney.

22 years

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Employment attorneys focus on the many laws concerning the relationship between employers and employees. If you feel your employer has treated you wrongly as an employee, or if you're an employer who needs to terminate an unsatisfactory employee, you may benefit from the services of an employment attorney. Some professionals, such as teachers, policemen, and pilots, belong to labor unions, which have specific negotiation and labor law procedures that protect union members. A labor attorney will

22 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

"Estate" is the legal term used to define your property and money—basically, everything that belongs to you. Estate planning attorneys tell you different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die.

22 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Complex litigation of injury cases, including car, truck, motorcycle accidents and wrongful death. A personal injury lawyer works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. They cover cases such as car accidents, botched surgery, and harassment. Personal injury attorneys know how the insurance claim process works, they know what evidence to gather, and they know how to calculate and present a claim for damages. Many personal injury attorneys ta

22 years

20%
Appeals 10%

If you file a lawsuit and lose the case, you can appeal the decision to the next highest court, which is called the appellate court. Appellate lawyers often specialize in arguing appeals; that is, they specialize in arguing why the decision of the lower court was wrong (or why it was right, for the party that won). Appellate attorneys specialize in appeals because they understand the specific and detailed rules that must be followed. It is possible to lose an appeal on technicalities, even when

22 years

10%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

When you have trouble with your debts, you are not completely at the mercy of your creditors. Bankruptcy law provides legal relief for you. Creditor's rights laws protect you from harassment. You have options.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 19 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Magwood Law Firm PLLC (Mailing address only)

306 Laurel Hill Road, Norwich, CT, 06360

Magwood Law Firm Conference Room (By appointment only)

66 Franklin Street, Norwich, CT, 06360

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Andrew Armour Magwood's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Pamela | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

HOA issues

Thank you Andrew for helping us with our HOA situation. I do not think we could've gotten through it alone!

Andrew Magwood

Replied last September 26, 2018

Thanks. We were happy things worked out well!

Posted by Cindy | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Professional and compassionate

I greatly appreciated all the time Mr. Magwood took with our situation. He was prompt in finding answers for us and communicated with us as needed..thank you for a job well done.

Posted by Darryll | December 20, 2010 | Lemon Law

Highly recommended

Did a fantastic job with our Lemon Law case. We got everything we asked. Very responsive and gave us excellent advice throughout the case.

Posted by Karen | December 16, 2010

Overall comments about Mr. Magwood

Mr. Magwood is highly intelligent and well versed in his area of expertise. In addition, he is licensed to practice law in more than one state of the USA. He knows what he needs to do in order to accede to the client's wishes.

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Andrew Armour Magwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lenden Webb

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Andy was personable yet and zealous in his client advocacy. He has good follow-through and works up his cases diligently. I endorse this lawyer and would be happy to refer anyone to him."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Lenden Webb

Business lawyer

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Jon Chase

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Richard Cody

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Louis Torch

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Richard Watters

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Nominated - 10 Best in California, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2013

Northern California Rising Stars 2013, Super Lawyers

2012

Northern California Rising Stars 2012, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Young Attorneys in Northern California, San Francisco Magazine

2011

Northern California Rising Star 2011, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Young Attorneys in Northern California, San Francisco Magazine

2009

Nominated for Best Attorney Fresno, CA 2008, LegalForce Media Publications

2009

Lawyer Referral Panel Member, Fresno County Bar Association

2006

Qualified HCBA LRIS Panel Member, Hartford County Bar Association Lawyer Referral

2006

Qualified Panel Member, New London County Bar Association Lawyer Referral

2004

Certified Arbitrator, Better Business Bureau

2002

Best Student Lead Program - CT-UAC, Connecticut Department of Higher Education

1999

Citation, Connecticut General Assembly

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Magwood Law Firm

2007 - 2009

Senior Associate, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

2005 - 2006

Associate Counsel, St. Paul Travelers

2003 - 2005

Associate Attorney, McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP

2001 - 2003

Research Clerk, Richard S. Cody PC

2001 - 2003

Advocate, Board of Directors, CT Unemployment Action Center

1999 - 2000

Financial Account Specialist, CIGNA HealthCare

1991 - 1998

Finance & Supply, US Coast Guard

Associations

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2001 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

ARIAS-US

Law Committee Member, Member

2004 - 2005

Better Business Bureau

Autoline Arbitrator

2003 - 2007

Tort Insurance & Trial Practice Section of the ABA

Member

2003 - 2016

Fresno County Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2005

Fresno County Young Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - 2006

California Young Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - 2007

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2003

Connecticut Unemployment Action Center

Member, Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Pineda v. Damiani

Favorable Settlement

Wilson v. Alstom Power

Affirmed judgment of trial court.

Bruce Morris et al v. Robert Congdon et al.

Found for our client

Allstate v. Gillette

Held no stay required

GEICO v. Shambourger

Defendant had no bad faith claim against GEICO

Miller's Pond Company, LLC v. Arthur J. Rocque, Commissioner of Environmental Protection

Held for plaintiff

Allstate v. Merino

Plaintiff no coverage under $1,000,000 policy

ATC v. Windham Mills

For the Town of Windham on valuation methodology

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Education

2004

Better Business Bureau

Arbitration and Mediation Training

2003

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Eastern Connecticut State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude

1996

Three Rivers Community College

AS

Speaking Engagements

2008

Insurance Bad Faith Seminar

Defending the Good, and not so Good, Bad Faith Case

Publications

2008

Lorman Education Services publication Defending the Good, and not so Good, Bad Faith Case

2006

Tort Trial & In. Prac. L. J. Annual Survey of Insurance Law

2006

Arias Quarterly Case Note: Employers Insurance Company of Wausau v. Century Indemnity Company, 443 F.3d 573 (2006).

Languages

English

Activity

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