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John Jenkins Lacava
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Biography
With over 30 years of experience, I represesent people who have been injured in accidents. I am a trial lawyer and have won several million dollar personal injury verdicts. I know how to deal with insurance companies and work hard for my clients.
I am proud to have been a member of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. I have also served on the Board of the International Institute of Connecticut for many years.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
40 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
30%
40 years | 500 cases
Workers Compensation
20%
40 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Mexico for 4 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 43 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 45 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John J. LaCava, LLC
1111 Summer St., Fl. 6, Stamford, CT, 06905
Law Offices of John J. LaCava, LLC
3296 Main St., Bridgeport, CT, 06606
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Posted by Carlos Guzman | December 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
best honest lawyer in CT
Attorney Lacava and her assistant Emma, are respectful and honorable professionals that will support you within difficult times. The experience and the way they handle our case gave us a great deal of satisfaction and allowed us to feel valuable and important clients.
John Jenkins Lacava's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I contacted John to assist with a personal injury matter. He was responsive, extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. I will contact him again on any Connecticut matters."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers Guide
2004
Family Champion Award, Family Centers of CT
Work Experience
2010 - Present
, Law Offices of John J. LaCava, LLC
1993 - 2010
Partner, Barr & LaCava
1985 - 1993
, Farrell, Barr and Lacava
Associations
2004 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1986 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationPast Chairperson, CT Chapter 1990
1985 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Larriviere v. Carias, et al
Verdict of over $2,000,000.
Judy Taylor v. Maggiore Construction, Inc.
Verdict $1,000,050.00 after Jury Trial
Education
1980
University of Connecticut School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Tufts University
Speaking Engagements
2017
NBI National Business Institue Seminar
How to Value Auto Negligence Cases
2016
CTLA Conference
My Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in a Premises Case
2003
Fairfield County Regional Bar Association
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
1990
AILA Annual Conference
BIA Precedent Decisions
Publications
2017
NBI National Business Institute Seminar - Auto Injury Litigation from Start to Finish
Case Evaluation of Auto Accidents
1990
American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Symposium
Overview of BIA Precedent Decisions 1989-1990
Languages
Spanish