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Jay W. Jackson

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Hartford , Connecticut

West Hartford Personal Injury Attorney


phone (860) 278-4040
fax (860) 527-2500
address 74 Mohawk Dr.
West Hartford CT 06117




Attorney Jackson is a longtime resident of West Hartford and Madison. Attorney Jackson handles litigation and lobbying matters and assists in personal injury matters throughout the State of Connecticut, including clients in West Hartford, Hartford, Madison, Hartford County, New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County and Litchfield County.




More About West Hartford Personal Injury Attorney Jay Jackson

Jay W. Jackson is a partner in the Hartford office of Jackson O'Keefe. Since forming the firm, Mr. Jackson's practice has concentrated in governmental law and relations. He represents the interests of a diverse group of clients before the Connecticut General Assembly and the Connecticut Insurance Department, where he was Commissioner. His personal experience in politics and his service as legal advisor to two governors has provided him with a unique insight into Connecticut government enabling him to effectively represent his clients.

He was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1958; 1960, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut. Education: Washington and Lee University (B.A., 1953; J.D., 1958). Legal Counsel to: Governor William A. O'Neill, 1980-1988, and Governor Ella Grasso, 1976-1980. Connecticut Commissioner of Insurance, 1975-1976. Connecticut State Senator, 1967-1973. Chairman: Public Utilities Committee, 1967-1969; General Law Committee, 1969-1971; Judiciary Committee, 1971-1973, and Regulations Review Committee, 1971-1973. West Hartford Town Councilman, 1963-1967. Member: Hartford County and Connecticut Bar Associations.

Bar Admissions:
     Connecticut, 1958
     U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1960


Areas of Practice

  • Construction Litigation
  • Insuracne Defense
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Municipal Law
  • Products Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Slip and Falls
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Employment and Labor Law
  • Wills and Probate
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance Coverage Litigation
  • Land Use, Zoning and Planning
  • Divorce and Family Law
  • Legislative Representation and Lobbying

West Hartford Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury lawsuits are filed by people (or their representatives) injured due to the negligence of someone else. The injury may be either physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct. Some of the most common types of personal injury and wrongful death cases include slip and fall, automobile accidents, drunk driving, uninsured motorists, underinsured motorists, distracted driving, assaults and battery, medical malpractice, and product liability. In general, the goal of a personal injury action is to determine who was responsible and to compel the responsible party to compensate the injured person for the losses sustained. We serve personal injury clients throughout the State of Connecticut, including clients in West Hartford, Hartford, Madison, Hartford County, New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County and Litchfield County.



West Hartford Will, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney

With regard to estate planning, we help clients in clients in West Hartford, Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Old Lyme, Hartford County, New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County and Litchfield County develop the estate plan, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and health care directives, appropriate to their situation. We work with families and individual for wills, trusts, estate litigation and probate throughout the State of Connecticut, including clients in West Hartford, Hartford, Madison, Hartford County, New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County and Litchfield County.



West Hartford Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Zoning and Development Lawyer

With regard to real estate, the firm handles residential and commercial real estate and closings as well as land use, zoning, mortgages and refinancing. We handle real estate matters throughout the State of Connecticut, including clients in West Hartford, Hartford, Madison, Hartford County, New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County and Litchfield County.



West Hartford Divorce, Child Custody, Family Attorney

In the family law arena, we guide clients through the confusing and sometimes emotional areas of prenuptial agreements, separation, divorce and child custody issues, to a prompt and efficient resolution, serving clients throughout the State of Connecticut, including clients in West Hartford, Hartford, Madison, Hartford County, New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County and Litchfield County.

 

Hartford Office
36 Russ Street
Hartford, CT 06106-1571
Phone 860.278.4040
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97 North Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
Phone 860.276.8100
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Fax 860.527.2500
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