Jackson O'Keefe, LLP

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  • Established in 1958
  • Firm Size 7
  • Insurance defense, trial and accident injury attorneys, serving Connecticut since the 1950s. Also providing representation for residential and commercial real estate, estate planning and wills, probate, and medical malpractice

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    4.4/5.0 (75)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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About this firm

The lawyers at Jackson O'Keefe, LLP, in Wethersfield, Southington, Farmington, West Hartford and East Haddam, represent individuals and businesses throughout Connecticut. The firm's practice covers a broad range of legal disciplines, from insurance defense and coverage issues to personal injury, wrongful death, real estate, divorce, estate planning and probate administration. Contact the firm for a confidential consultation to discuss your legal needs.

Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage and Civil Litigation:

Jackson O'Keefe, LLP, advises individuals and businesses, including major insurance companies, in all matters involving the defense of civil lawsuits, as well as disputes over the availability of insurance coverage to pay for losses or cover the costs of litigation. The firm represents insurance companies that have potential liability for coverage of a broad spectrum of tort claims. The firm's attorneys provide coverage analysis on a range of insurance contracts, from CGL to homeowner's policies.

Jackson O'Keefe, LLP has been practicing in the insurance defense field since the 1950s. The firm was co-founded by a former Insurance Commissioner for the State of Connecticut, and by one of the most preeminent tort litigators in Connecticut. The firm is recognized in A.M. Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. The firm is also pleased to have received the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating of “AV.” Additionally, Jackson O'Keefe is recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys. Several of our partners have also been peer-reviewed by Thomson Reuters as “Super Lawyers” qualifying as among the top five percent of practicing attorneys in Connecticut.

We provide a cost-effective approach to claims, including a vigorous trial defense when needed. Our goal is to lower total costs, including indemnity and expenses. We also know that responsiveness is important, and are committed to exceeding your expectations with calls getting through quickly and prompt email responses.

General Practice:

The firm also provides experienced legal counsel to individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters, including personal injury, auto accidents, residential and commercial real estate transactions, divorce, estate planning and probate administration. For more information, see the firm's General Practice Overview page.

The attorneys at Jackson O'Keefe are committed to providing professional representation as effectively and efficiently as possible. The firm manages cases carefully to minimize expense and protect the interests of its clients. Contact the firm to learn your options.

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Areas of Practice (109)

  • General Practice
  • Civil Trial Practice
  • Appellate Practice
  • Governmental Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Homes
  • Construction Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Zoning Law
  • Planning Law
  • Land Use
  • Corporate Law
  • Banking Law
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Real Estate Development
  • Class Actions
  • Class Actions Defense
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Accidents
  • Construction Claims
  • Construction Defects
  • Construction and Surety Law
  • Construction Mediation
  • Civil Appeals
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Automobile Insurance Coverage
  • Automobile Liability
  • Casualty Insurance
  • Casualty Insurance Subrogation
  • Captive Insurance
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Commercial Property Insurance
  • Excess Coverage
  • Extra Contractual Insurance Claims
  • Fire Insurance
  • Fire Insurance Subrogation
  • First and Third Party Insurance
  • General Liability
  • Indemnity
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Insurance Arbitration
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Property Damage
  • Property Insurance Coverage
  • Property Loss
  • Property Subrogation
  • Subrogation
  • Unfair Insurance Practices
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Arbitration
  • Negligence Defense
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Subdivisions
  • Land Use Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Decedents Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Trust Planning
  • Wills
  • Contested Wills
  • Inheritance
  • Living Wills
  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI/DWI
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Shoplifting
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Victims Rights
  • Accidents
  • Animal Attacks
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Bus Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Dog Bites
  • Head Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Personal Injury Appeals
  • Personal Injury Arbitration
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Personal Injury Mediation
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Severe Burns
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Slip and Fall
  • Spinal Injury
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Third Party Wrongful Death
  • Tourist Injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Unintended Acceleration
  • Whiplash
  • Wrongful Death
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People (7)

Philip R. Dunn, Jr.: Attorney with Jackson O'Keefe, LLP
Philip R. Dunn, Jr.
Partner
4.4
1 Review
Farmington, CT , 
Wethersfield, CT
+ 1 more

Civil Trial Practice, Insurance Defense Law, Personal Injury Law, Lead Poisoning, Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Arbitration, Criminal Law View More

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Matthew J. O'Keefe: Attorney with Jackson O'Keefe, LLP
Matthew J. O'Keefe
Partner
4.1
2 Reviews
Marlborough, CT , 
Southington, CT , 
Wethersfield, CT
+ 2 more

Commercial Transactions, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Zoning, Administrative Law View More

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Peter K. O'Keefe: Attorney with Jackson O'Keefe, LLP
Peter K. O'Keefe
Partner
4.2
41 Reviews
Marlborough, CT , 
Southington, CT , 
Wethersfield, CT
+ 2 more

Civil Trial Practice, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury Law, Medical Malpractice Law, Construction Law, Real Estate View More

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Kathryn M. Cunningham: Attorney with Jackson O'Keefe, LLP
Kathryn M. Cunningham
Partner
4.4
7 Reviews
Wethersfield, CT

Civil Trial Practice, Insurance Defense Law, Appellate Practice, Labor and Employment, Professional Liability, Personal Injury, Nursing Homes, Civil Appeals, Employment Discrimination, Construction Law, Local Government Defense, Public Officials Liability View More

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Joseph M. Busher, Jr.: Attorney with Jackson O'Keefe, LLP
Joseph M. Busher, Jr.
Partner
4.5
26 Reviews
Wethersfield, CT

Appellate Practice, Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury Law, Municipal Law, Construction Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, Public School Law, Public Officials Liability, Automobile Insurance Defense, Automobile Liability Defense, Casualty Insurance Defense, Commercial Insurance Defense, Extra Contractual Insurance Defense, Fire Insurance Defense, First and Third Party Insurance Defense, General Liability Defense, Insurance Bad Faith Defense, Insurance Coverage Defense, Insurance Defense Subrogation, Personal Liability Defense, Property Damage Defense, Property Insurance Defense, Public Liability Defense, Surety Defense, Negligence Defense, Civil Liability, Intentional Torts, Tort Liability, Tort Defense, Construction Accidents, Construction Claims, Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Equipment Liability, Construction Insurance, Construction Mediation, Contractors Liability, Construction and Surety Law, Accident Insurance, Automobile Insurance, Automobile Insurance Coverage, Automobile Liability, Captive Insurance, Casualty Insurance, Casualty Insurance Subrogation, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, Excess Coverage, Excess and Reinsurance, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, Fire Loss, Fire Insurance Subrogation, Fire Insurance, First and Third Party Insurance, General Liability, Indemnity, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Litigation, No Fault Automobile Insurance, Personal Liability, Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Loss, Property Subrogation, Subrogation, Unfair Insurance Practices, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Arbitration View More

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Janis K. Malec: Attorney with Jackson O'Keefe, LLP
Janis K. Malec
Attorney
3.0
1 Review
Moodus, CT , 
Wethersfield, CT
+ 1 more

Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident, Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury View More

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Mary B. Ryan
Associate
No Reviews
Moodus, CT , 
Wethersfield, CT
+ 1 more

Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Collections, Construction Law, Employment Law - Employer, Mechanic's Liens, Personal Injury View More

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Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (75 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0
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Bar Registry

  • Appellate Practice

    Representative Clients: Travelers Insurance Company; Allied World Assurance Company; Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA); AT&T; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Sedgwick James; Harleysville Insurance Group; Kell-Strom Tool Co., Inc.; JME Graphics, Inc.; Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

  • Banking Law

    Representative Clients: Travelers; Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc.; Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA); AT&T; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Sedgwick James; Harleysville Insurance Group; Kell-Strom Tool Co., Inc.; JME Graphics, Inc.; Hartford Insurance Group.

  • Business Law

    Representative Clients: Travelers Insurance Company; Allied World Assurance Company; Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA); AT&T; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Sedgwick James; Harleysville Insurance Group; Kell-Strom Tool Co., Inc.; JME Graphics, Inc.; Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

  • Civil Trial Practice

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Travelers; Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc.; Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA); AT&T; AMF Bowling Centers, Inc.; Kell-Strom Tool Co., Inc.; JME Graphics, Inc.; Hartford Insurance Group; Harleysville Insurance Group; Hanover Insurance Co.

  • Family Law

  • Insurance Defense

    Representative Clients: Travelers Insurance Company; Allied World Assurance Company; Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA); AT&T; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Sedgwick James; Harleysville Insurance Group; Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; GEICO; NLC Insurance Companies.

  • Medical Malpractice

    Representative Clients: Chubb Group of Insurance Companies; Connecticut Medical Insurance Company; Allied World Assurance Company.

  • Personal Injury

  • Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate

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