John A. Collins III

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      John A. Collins III

      New London, Connecticut
      41 years of experience

      Biography

      John A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Civil Litigation. Attorney Collins currently serves as the Managing Partner of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar. Mr. Collins received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross (1978) and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1981) where he was a member and Notes Editor of the Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. Attorney Collins is a member of the American, Connecticut and New London County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Insurance Claims

      Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Connecticut, Since 1981
      Federal Circuit, Since 1981

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Attorney Suisman Shapiro

      Year: 1981 - Current

      Description:

      Professional Associations

      National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Current)

      American Association for Justice (Current)

      Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Current)

      Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Current)

      Publications

      Self Determination in International Law Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law (1981)

      Awards

      • Life Fellow

        Connecticut Bar Foundation 2005.0

      • 10.0/10.0

        Avvo 2022.0

      • AV rating; 5.0/5.0

        Martindale Hubbell 2022.0

      • Plaintiff Personal Injury

        Super Lawyers 2022.0

        Note: 2006-2007, 2009-2022

      • Plaintiff Personal Injury

        Best Lawyers in America 2023.0

        Note: 2012-2023

      Education

      • College of the Holy Cross B.A. (1978) | Political Science

        Year: 1974 - 1978

      • Case Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. (1981) | Law

        Year: 1978 - 1981

      Speaking Engagements

      PURSUING NEGLIGENCE ACTIONS ARISING FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE INJURIES: 2004., Connecticut Trial Lawyers Seminar, Connecticut, February 12, 2005, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

      Suisman Shapiro

      Address:

      P.O. Box 1591, 2 Union Plaza, 75 State Street, New London, CT 06320

      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      Fax:

      (860) 444-0495

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