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Acquired: 1990
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51 Elm Street, Suite 201, New Haven, CT, 06510-2049
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgeable, tough, on target
Atty Ainsworth helped us in a difficult case when no one else would tackle it. He was knowledgeable, tough but reasonable, and his advice was consistently on target. We would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Marginal counsel, experts used not great
Mr. Ainsworth appeared to know what he was doing as I assume all lawyers do to the lay person. Mr. Ainsworth was gung-ho about his damages estimates yet the legal theory he told me was sound had nothing to do with our case. The judge had scolded him for making implausible arguments and non-sensical...
Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Environmental and Natural Resources
Top Rate Environmental Representation
Attorney Ainsworth has represented and worked with my organization on a number of occasions on plaintiffs (citizens) side environmental law issues. He is always knowledgeable and well prepared. His advice has always proven right and he has achieved excellent results in courts and administrative proce...
Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Environmental and Natural Resources
Excellent attorney in Environmental matters -
My experience was excellent, a true specialist in environmental matters. My case included a newer problem that needed to test the laws as they would apply to a tough environmental issue. The skill of this attorney resulted in a landmark court decision which established a precedent. Highly recommend t...
Posted by Lisa | May 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Environmental and Natural Resources
smart, good communicator and negotiatior
I have worked with Attorney Ainsworth for over 6 years including a variety of environmental and development issues that have arisen in our business. He has handled all of our projects well and saved us time and money by resolving problems through creative thinking and a good understanding of a varie...
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Ainsworth for environmental litigation. He is knowledgeable, dedicated, fearless and clever, but he also is practical. He cares about the environment. A rare combination that is essential in this area."
Landlord or tenant lawyer
2016
New England Super Lawyer - Environmental Litigation, ALM
2015
CT Super Lawyer - Environmental Litigation, ALM
2014
Distnguished Servce Award, Rivers Alliance
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2008
Local Hero -- Environmental Protection, CFE/Save the Sound
2007
2007 Honoree - Extraordinary Contribution, Connecticut Fund for the Environment
2003
BV Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
American Hometown Leadership Award, National Center for Small Communities
1997 - 1999
First Selectman (mayor equivalent), Town of Haddam
2013 - Present
VISTA Life Innovations, Inc.General Counsel
2012 - Present
Trout Unlimited CT CouncilEnvironmental counsel
2002 - Present
Madison Land Conservation TrustLifetime Member
1994 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Environmental Law SectionExecutive Committee
2013 - 2015
Connecticut Bar AssociationChair - Environmental Law Section
2013 - 2014
Madison Democratic Town CommitteeMember
2011 - 2013
CBA - Environmental Law SectionVice-Chair
2005 - 2015
Leasing Enforcement Attorneys NetworkMember
Running bamboo nuisance case.Statute of limitations dismissal overturned.
Trial Court granted summary judgment for lack of sufficient expert disclosures, Apellate Court reversed creating a new rule of law that violation of a regulatory permit constitutes negligence and nuisance per se as well as per se violation of CEPA.
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
2012
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION
2010
Traps & Tips In Environmental Law
2009
Rule 502 & the e-Discovery Dilemma
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English
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