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Phone: (203) 515-5088
Email: [email protected]
Experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Ridgefield
Proudly Serving the Entire State of Connecticut!
Attorney Hastings concentrates his practice on personal injury and litigation. Devoted to helping those who have suffered some type of wrong, Richard P. Hastings concentrates his law practice on personal injury law, which consists of a variety of injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, dog bite incidents, hit and run accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
Personable, responsive, and aggressive, Richard P. Hastings has received the prestigious honor of being recognized as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for CT in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2014-2017. Attorney Hastings has also been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut by The National Trial Lawyers for 2013-2016. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States in which less than 1% of all lawyers in the country are members. In addition, he was named a CT Super Lawyer and a New England Super Lawyer for 2011-2013 and 2017-2018.
Recognition from Critics & Colleagues
Attorney Hastings is the author of twelve books including an ebook, which he co-authored with a former insurance adjuster, that tells personal injury attorneys how to get more money for their clients. The CT Law Tribune and The NY State Trial Lawyers' magazine Bill of Particulars have published Attorney Hastings articles. He has also published hundreds of articles and produced over 100 videos on a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice topics and was a syndicated legal columnist. In addition, Attorney Hastings teaches lawyers across the country strategies to maximize the value of their client's personal injury cases.
Named a recipient of The National Republican Congressional Committee's prestigious Businessman of the Year Award, Attorney Hastings was also selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among Executives, Professional and Entrepreneurs.
Legal & Business Know-How
Attorney Hastings also has extensive business and commercial experience. He represents businesses, consultants, trading companies, mortgage brokers, banks, manufacturers, retail establishments, restaurants, and numerous service industry clients. He has assisted inventors and start-up companies and prepared memoranda for raising venture capital. Attorney Hastings is also a respected real estate investor who utilizes cutting-edge strategies for the maximization of profits and the minimization of tax liabilities. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of a number of corporations, is involved in numerous general partnerships, and serves as legal counsel to countless others.
Attorney Hastings is the co-author of Wolf in Sheep's Clothing published by CelebrityPress which was #1 on the Insurance Best-Seller list on Amazon.com for its launch date. He has also been inducted into the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors and is a member of America's Premier Experts. Attorney Hastings is also a co-contributor to the book Ready, Aim, Influence! This book became a number one international bestseller and received an EIPPY award that celebrates publishing excellence.
Personal Life
Attorney Hastings is an outspoken advocate for teen driver safety reform and education. As a result, he was appointed to DMV Commissioner's Advisory Committee on Teen Safe Driving, which investigates proposed national models for parent and teen education and accident prevention.
Attorney Hastings is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (Business Administration) and Fordham University School of Law. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Raised in Ridgefield, Attorney Hastings is the oldest of five boys. He enjoys writing, golf, hiking, attending motivational seminars, mediation, and riding his Harley. He has a brown belt in jujitsu, meditates with Buddhist monks, and has met the 14th Dalai Lama. Richard also enjoys spending time with his three children; Alexandra, a lawyer who works for the City of New York Torts Division; Katie, a graduate student at Gonzaga University; and Zachary, a recent UCONN graduate.
Attorney Hastings has accumulated an impressive list of awards and mentions by legal publications, including:
- America's Top 100 Attorneys For CT- America's Top 100 Attorneys, LLC (Lifetime Achievement)
- Nation's Top Attorneys- The National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015-2017)
- "10 Best" Attorneys for CT in Client Satisfaction- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (2014-2017)
- Super Lawyers - Peer Award for Professional Achievements (2012-2017)
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers- National Trial Lawyers (2012-2016)
- AV Preeminent Peer Rated- Martindale-Hubbell (2011-2017)
- 10.0/10.0 Rating- AVVO (2010-2017)
- America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Community Involvement
Sharing His Knowledge with the Next Generation
Attorney Hastings has taught lawyers throughout the country how to maximize the amount of money that they can get for their cases. He was invited to participate in this webinar by a Georgia-based legal education company because of his experience in dealing with insurance companies that utilize computer software programs in an effort to artificially lower the value of injury cases.
As a result of his vast experience in personal injury law and due to his creative methodologies, Attorney Hastings has received patent pending approval for his business method patent entitled “Personal Injury File Acquisition Method, Client Education Program and Case Referral System.” Attorney Hastings is also in the process of applying for patent pending protection for another business method that will revolutionize the way personal injury lawyers will do business by assisting clients in helping their attorney obtain more money for their personal injury cases.
Attorney Hastings is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (Business Administration) and Fordham University School of Law. He is trained as a mediator by Harvard Law School, the Center for Mediation in Law, and Quinnipiac Law School. He has also received Advanced Negotiation Training through Harvard Law School and Advanced Mediation Training through Windsor Faculty of Law in Toronto, Canada. Attorney Hastings holds the title of Distinguished Toastmaster from Toastmasters International, its highest designation. He is involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors, has held board positions in a number of charitable organizations, and has received a number of governmental appointments.
Education
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Recommendations
- I have known attorney Richard Hastings for more than 30 years. I have used his services as well as his partners, Patrick Walsh and George Cohan, for a variety of legal reasons. They have a superior knowledge of the law and have always handled any matter I've brought to them with professionalism a...
- Richard Hastings is easily the most knowledgeable attorney pertaining to matters of automotive claims handling. His knowledge of colossus and the other related software systems is unparalleled. Obviously he understands the legal components well but he also has a great understanding of the medical...
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"Richard got me EIGHT times what the first lawyer told me my case was worth."
My first attorney told me what he could get for my Dog Bite Attorney Connecticut injury case. I went to see Attorney Richard Hastings and I was so impressed with what he had to say that I hired him. I am thrilled that I did because Richard got me EIGHT times what the first lawyer told me my case ... - Richard represented me in a "Slip & fall" accident that was caused by the negligence of a property owner. I couldn't have been more pleased with the entire process, especially the settlement. He communicated effectively and kept me abreast of the situation as it transpired. Great job Richard and ...
- After my wife was involved in a fall down accident I got a letter from the insurance carrier saying there was no liability on the part of their insured. I contacted Attorney Richard Hastings and he told me that the insurance company completely misrepresented the law to me in the letter. He told m...
- The staff in the office were efficient, prompt, and kind. The lawyers were able to walk me through all the steps of my litigation. They were prompt, aggressive, and easy to speak with and I felt understood and represented my case well. I feel confident in recommending them to my friends and family.
- Richard Hastings achieved the best results possible. His team also provided me with assistance when needed. I recommend this law firm.
- Richard Hastings did a fantastic job handling my case. From the moment I met with him, I knew he was the right choice and that he was going to win my case. Thank you for all your help and guidance.
- Hastings, Cohan & Walsh is a firm truly "a cut above" all the others. Attorney Hastings was methodical and completely thorough in preparing my case and held nothing back in the courtroom. I truly felt he was there not to negotiate but to all-out win my case- which he did. Highly recommended!