Lawyer Carolyn P. Kelly, graduated from Syracuse University, B.A., International Relations, Phi Kappa Phi, 1959 University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., Phi Kappa Phi, Oregon Law Review, Comments Editor, 1969 - 1970, 1970, is now employed by Suisman Shapiro at The Courtney Building, 2 Union Plaza, Suite 200 New London, CT 06320.

While being a member of Professional Associations and Memberships, American Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1996 - 1999 , American Bar Association, Chair, Finance Committee, 1996 - 1999 , American Bar Association, State Delegate for Connecticut, 1993 - 1996 , American Bar Association, State Delegate for… Read more Professional Associations and Memberships, American Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1996 - 1999 , American Bar Association, Chair, Finance Committee, 1996 - 1999 , American Bar Association, State Delegate for Connecticut, 1993 - 1996 , American Bar Association, State Delegate for Connecticut, 2006 - 2008 , American Bar Foundation, Life fellow , Connecticut Bar Association, President, 1990 - 1991 , Connecticut Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1980 - 1992 , Connecticut Bar Association, Chair, Court Rules Advisor, Carolyn P. Kelly is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Carolyn P. Kelly as your lawyer, you should consider whether Carolyn P. Kelly offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Carolyn P. Kelly has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Carolyn P. Kelly's office is located at New London, CT, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Carolyn P. Kelly has been admitted in 1971, Connecticut; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court District of Connecticut; U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Asbestos Litigation Mesothelioma, Workers' Compensation, Back Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, Repetitive Trauma.

Carolyn P. Kelly's college and law school education includes Syracuse University, B.A., International Relations, Phi Kappa Phi, 1959, University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., Phi Kappa Phi, Oregon Law Review, Comments Editor, 1969 - 1970, 1970. Other biographical background includes Attorney Carolyn P. Kelly has practiced law in the area of Workers' Compensation and in particular under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act for over 20 years. She has made a significant contribution to the development of Longshore case law in the Second Circuit having represented Claimants in some of the most frequently cited cases. In Barscz v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs and Electric Boat Corporation 486 F.3d 744 (2d Cir. 2007) the court reversed the decision below and determined that an employee's disability benefits could not be credited against a death claim. It further held that the employer bears the burden of establishing the apportionment of any State settlement claim to offset a death claim. The case of Pietrunti v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs 119 F.3d, 1035 (2d Cir. 1997) stands for the principle that treating physicians are accorded special deference. In LaFaille v. Benefits Review Board 884 F.2d 54 (2d Cir. 1989) the Court confirmed that in order to establish a potential loss of wage earning capacity, the post injury wages must be adjusted backward in time to account for post injury inflation and then compared to the pre-injury average weekly wage. This case also established that a nominal award (de minimus) may be used to preserve a possible future award where there is a significant physical impairment without a present loss of wage earning capacity. In Palombo v. Director, Office of Workers. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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