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Attorney Leard is the only certified Workers' Compensation Specialist practicing full-time in Litchfield County, CT. He has maintained this certification since 2001. He has also been honored as a Superlawyer in Connecticut from 2009-2017. With offices in Torrington and Kent, Attorney Leard represents injured workers from all over Litchfield County and adjoining areas in Hartford, New Haven and Fairfield Counties. Call for a free consultation.
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507 East Main St., PO Box 1104, Torrington, CT, 06790
21 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jack | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workers compensation claim
David Leard was my attorney in my workers compensation claim that started in 2003. He is very professional, explained the process so that I knew what to expect, very attentive to my needs and always answered my phone calls in a timely manner. I was happy that I chose David as my attorney and would ...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation Claim
David Leard was a referral and worked very well with me. He made sure I was not taken advantage of by the insurance company and was very reassuring. He is a very professional man, made sure I understood everything 100% and was always checking if i needed any additional medical attention or informatio...
Posted by Guy | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Attorney David Leard
Attorney Leard has represented me for 12 years in multiple worker comp cases. Each one was handled with the utmost professionalism and care. I always knew exactly what was going on and what will happen. When you leave his office you will leave with peace of mind that there will be no problems. He is ...
Posted by Bob | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workmans Comp
Attorney Leard handled my comp issues with the most respect and integrity. He explained the process and the possible results clearly and honestly. If I could rate attorney Leard with a 10 I would .In addition I have no problem using attorney Leard again. Do your self a favor, hire a super lawyer!
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Don't think, just do it
I retained David Leard for a workmans comp injury. I had foolishly thought I could handle the case by myself. After wasting a year fighting with the insurance company, and jumping through their hoops I finally decided I needed a lawyer. He was absolutely great. He didn't belittle me, or talk down to ...
"I highly endorse David Leard. He is the only certified Workers' Compensation Specialist in Litchfield County. He was also one of the first attorneys to be certified as a workers' compensation specialist by the Connecticut Bar Association. Mr. Leard focuses his practice to assist workers who have been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease and who are seeking the benefits to which they are entitled. He also represents persons injured in motor vehicle accidents caused by the negligence of other motorists. He has received a Distinguished* rating from his peers through Martindale-Hubbell and a "Superb" rating from his peers through Avvo. He has also been a speaker at workers' compensation seminars for medical professionals and fellow lawyers and has authored several articles on workers' compensation law for legal publications. Last but not least, he has impeccable standards of ethics, decorum and trust. I recommend him without reservation."
"I've served as co-counsel with David. He has more than 30 years experience in Workers Compensation law, and was among the first class of attorneys in Connecticut to be certified as a Specialist in Workers Compensation. He is routinely recognized as a Connecticut SuperLawyer. David maintains a client-focused approach while balancing the competing demands of serving as part of the firm's senior management as well as his active involvement in the Litchfield County community. He is a pillar of the Connecticut Workers Compensation bar."
"I practice only Social Security Disability law. When a client has a Workers Compensation component to his or her claim, I always send that individual to Attorney Leard for assistance. Attorney Leard is knowledgable and compassionate. He is the best Workers Comp attorney that I know."
Personal injury lawyer
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
SuperLawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2001
Workers Compensation Certified Specialist, Connecticut Bar Association
N/A
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1985 - Present
Partner, Manasse, Slaiby & Leard, LLP
1990 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Workers' Compensation SectionMember
1990 - Present
Litchfield County Bar AssociationMember
Successful; medical causation adequately proven
Successful; claim of vocational TT does not require job searches, Commissioner can award TT after date of formal hearing
Respondent not required to file written defenses
Successful: place of contract in Connecticut can satisfy conflict of laws rules
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Motions to Preclude
2007
Hearings and Settlements
2005
Ethics and Hearings
2003
Jurisdiction in Multi-State Claims
2005
1996
1993
English
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