Keith Robert Ainsworth

Keith Robert Ainsworth

4.6
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 35 years

Environmental and natural resources Lawyer at New Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation

51 Elm Street, Suite 201, New Haven, CT

About Keith

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 375-500 per hour

Contingency

10%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Keith R. Ainsworth, Esq. LLC

51 Elm Street, Suite 201, New Haven, CT, 06510-2049

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Keith Robert Ainsworth's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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... theory to the court. It was not good, there was plenty of embarrassment to go around, including for his hired expert witness. Please do your homework there are many many attorneys in CT. Of course no lawyer will ever accept responsibility for their negligence and they will always pad their bill expecting that their client will be arguing it when time comes to settle up, he is no different. Beware.

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...edings. I,and many others, consider him the go-to lawyer for environmental and land use matters in Connecticut and the New Haven area.

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...his attorney, a true sector specialist in complex environmental and land use matters. This attorney demonstrated excellent technical skills in my case which was a long and complex environmental case. He is tops in the field of environmental law, and I highly recommend this attorney for environmental and land use matters.

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...ty of laws including CTDEEP, CtDPH, FEMA , DOT, wetland and state regulations. He is reasonable on charges and very responsive to providing legal advice as soon as questions arise from our business problems and opportunities. You will be well taken care of by Attorney Keith Ainsworth if you have legal questions.

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Keith Robert Ainsworth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Linda Francois

Litigation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Harry Ainsworth

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1997 - 1999

First Selectman (mayor equivalent), Town of Haddam

Associations

2013 - Present

VISTA Life Innovations, Inc.

General Counsel

2012 - Present

Trout Unlimited CT Council

Environmental counsel

2002 - Present

Madison Land Conservation Trust

Lifetime Member

1994 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Environmental Law Section

Executive Committee

2013 - 2015

Connecticut Bar Association

Chair - Environmental Law Section

2013 - 2014

Madison Democratic Town Committee

Member

2011 - 2013

CBA - Environmental Law Section

Vice-Chair

2005 - 2015

Leasing Enforcement Attorneys Network

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rickel v. Komaromi, et al 144 Conn. App. 775 (2013)

Running bamboo nuisance case.Statute of limitations dismissal overturned.

Shukis v. Haddam, 122 Conn. App. 555 (2010)

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.

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Education

1990

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Tufts University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

CT Bar Association Annual Meeting

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

2010

CBA Annual Meeting

Traps & Tips In Environmental Law

2009

CBA Environmental Law Section Meeting

Rule 502 & the e-Discovery Dilemma

Languages

French

English

Activity

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