Trial Attorney with a Track Record of Success in Connecticut and New York

30 years of advocating for his clients has earned Patrick J. Filan a reputation for excellence in civil and criminal litigation that has been recognized by colleagues and clients alike.

One of New England’s Top Attorneys

Patrick J. Filan has been recognized as one of the top attorneys in New England by Super Lawyers a publication of Thomson Reuters. The selection process uses a rigorous rating process based on nominations by peers and third party research.  Fewer than 5% of attorneys are chosen.

Superlawyer

Recognition as a SuperLawyer is limited to lawyers who have attained certain honors, results and credentials indicative of a high degree of peer recognition and professional competence including verdicts and settlements; experience; honors and awards; special licenses and certifications; lectures and writings; education and other outstanding achievements.

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Patrick J. Flan is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, described as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.  Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, construction, environmental, employment, insurance and business litigation.

Superb Rating from Avvo.

Patrick J. Filan enjoys a “Superb” rating from, Avvo, the highest rating available.  Avvo rates lawyers and doctors using a system that was developed by experts and has been recognized as providing unbiaesd and client-oriented.  The attorney rating system collects background data from state bar associations, court records, lawyer websites, and other sources.  The Avvo Rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers a lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition.

Our Practice

We have offices in Connecticut and New York and represent clients from Ansonia, Bridgeport, Bristol, Danbury, Darien, Derby, Fairfield, Greenwich, Groton, Hartford, Litchfield, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, Milford, New Britain, New Canaan, New London, Newtown, Norwalk, Norwich, Ridgefield, Shelton, Stamford, Torrington, Trumbull, Waterbury, Waterford, Westport, Weston, Fairfield County, Hartford County, Litchfield County, Middlesex County, New Haven County, New London County, Tolland County, Windham County, the Naugatuck Valley, New York City, and its suburbs including White Plains, Long Island, Westchester County, and Rockland County.