Choosing the right Connecticut personal injury lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make after a serious injury or the loss of a loved one. The lawyer you hire shapes the medical care you can access, the settlement or verdict you ultimately receive, and how long the process takes. At Bartlett & Grippe, we built our practice around three commitments that matter at every stage of representation.
First, we prepare every case as if it is going to trial. Most cases settle, but insurance carriers offer their highest values to firms that they know will try the case if they have to. Our trial preparation is what gives our clients leverage in negotiation. Partner Frank C. Bartlett Jr. holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell — a rating awarded to roughly the top ten percent of attorneys based on peer evaluation of legal ability and ethical standards.
Additionally, Partner Joseph R. Grippe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers since 2023 for personal injury.
Second, our clients work directly with their attorney. We are a partner only firm by design. When a partner signs your case, that same partner directs strategy, communicates settlement offers, and tries the case if it goes to verdict. You are not a file being passed between rotating associates.
Third, we build our client relationships for the long term. Many of our clients refer friends and family members to our firm or return to us when a loved one has been seriously injured. Those lasting relationships reflect the trust we earn through personal attention, responsiveness, and results-driven representation. We handle catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, and related motor vehicle accident cases throughout Connecticut.