Awards & Recognition
Board‑Certified Civil Trial Advocate; listed in Best Lawyers in America (Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation),
Super Lawyers, and honored by the Connecticut Law Tribune as a New Leader in the Law and a Game Changer.
Independent, peer‑driven recognitions help clients identify proven trial counsel. These honors reflect sustained results, courtroom advocacy, and service to the legal community.
James leverages that experience for clients in Waterford, New London, and across Eastern Connecticut.
Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation — 2023–2025 (update years as applicable).
Connecticut — 2021–2025 (update years as applicable).
Honors: New Leader in the Law; Game Changer.
National Board of Trial Advocacy — Civil Trial Law.
Each case is evaluated individually. Awards and peer recognition signal experience; eligibility is based on the facts, damages, and venue of your matter.
Best Lawyers relies on confidential peer review. Super Lawyers combines peer nomination with independent research into verdicts, representative cases, and honors.
Board certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and integrity in trial work. To qualify, a lawyer must complete at least 45 days of actual trial, over 100 contested matters, advanced continuing legal education, reviews by Judges and opposing lawyers, and a written examination. Certification is renewed every five years and signifies proven trial proficiency and commitment to the highest standards of advocacy
Free consultation for injury cases in Waterford, New London, and across Eastern Connecticut.
Phone: (860) 447‑3300
Address: 567 Vauxhall St Ext, Waterford, CT 06385
We are committed to provide personalized attention to each and every client’s case – no matter how large or small– because that is each client’s only case. We are proud of our firm’s reputation of combining integrity and compassion with an unflinching dedication to getting the right result. We will do what we say.
