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
Extensive experience in all aspects of car accident cases, including cases against drunk drivers, underinsured motorist claims, truck accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
36 years, 500 cases
I help people who have received injuries in car or motorcycle accidents, or from falls, unsafe premises, animal attacks, work injuries, medical malpractice or negligent acts..
36 years, 500 cases
I represent clients who have been hurt while at work, including construction accident injuries, low back injuries, falls at work, occupational diseases or illnesses.
36 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Inactive | 1983 | 06/01/2022 |
NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 1982 | 07/09/2022 |
CT | Active | 1980 | 07/16/2022 |
NM | Active | N/A | 07/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers Guide | 2009 |
Family Champion Award | Family Centers of CT | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Law Offices of John J. LaCava, LLC | 2010 - Present | |
Partner | Barr & LaCava | 1993 - 2010 |
Farrell, Barr and Lacava | 1985 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Past Chairperson, CT Chapter 1990 | 1986 - Present |
Connecticut Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NBI National Business Institute Seminar - Auto Injury Litigation from Start to Finish | Case Evaluation of Auto Accidents | 2017 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Symposium | Overview of BIA Precedent Decisions 1989-1990 | 1990 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Connecticut School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
Tufts University | 1975 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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NBI National Business Institue Seminar | How to Value Auto Negligence Cases | 2017 |
CTLA Conference | My Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in a Premises Case | 2016 |
Fairfield County Regional Bar Association | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions | 2003 |
AILA Annual Conference | BIA Precedent Decisions | 1990 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
Posted by Carlos Guzman
December 11, 2013
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Michael Priarone, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 22, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.