Atty. Jack G. Steigelfest

Atty. Jack G. Steigelfest

Recipient: American Jurisprudence Awards for Legal Profession and Criminal Procedure; ASCAP Award in Copyright Law. Executive Editor, Connecticut Law Review, 1983-1984.

Hartford Hartford 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Jack G. Steigelfest at a glance

Jack G. Steigelfest is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Howard, Kohn, Sprague & FitzGerald, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1984), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1984) and Lehigh University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Connecticut and American Bar Associations Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association (Chair, Amicus Committee President, 2003-2004) Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Recipient

  • American Jurisprudence Awards for Legal Profession and Criminal Procedure
  • ASCAP Award in Copyright Law
  • Executive Editor, Connecticut Law Review, 1983-1984
  • Judicial Law Clerk for Justice Shea, Connecticut Supreme Court, 1984-1985

Author

  • "2006 Survey of Developments in Civil Litigation," 81 Conn
  • B.J. 123, 2007
  • "2005 Survey of Developments in Civil Litigation," 80 Conn
  • B.J. 99, 2006
  • Book Review, "Alternate Dispute Resolution in Connecticut's Courts," 73 Conn
  • B.J. 314, 1999
  • "Withdrawal and Reinstatement of State Court Actions," 71 Conn
  • B.J. 389, 1997
  • "The Unity of Interest Rule and Peremptory Challenges in Connecticut," 69 Conn
  • B.J. 353, 1995
  • "The Common Law of Indemnification: Narrowing and Expanding the Doctrine," 4 Conn
  • Lawyer No. 6, March 1994
  • "Reversing the American Rule: Collecting Attorneys Fees from Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel," 20 The Defense No. 1, Winter 2005
  • "Beyond Coverage: An Update of Insurance Bad Faith Claims," 16 The Defense No. 3, Summer 2001
  • "Multiple Claims, Meager Coverage," 10 The Defense No. 2, Spring 1994
  • "Double/Treble Damages and Ethical Issues," 10 The Defense No. 1, Winter 1994
  • "Cumis in Connecticut?
  • An Insurer's Right to Select Defense Counsel," 9 The Defense No. 1, Winter 1993
  • Co-Author with Attorney Epstein: "Stacking Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage: A Friendly Debate B Yes, 'Stacking' Is Dead and Buried," 12 The Defense No. 2, Spring 1996
  • Faculty, "Connecticut Appellate Advocacy Institute," CBA 2012, 2007, 2005

Lecturer

  • "Auto Insurance Law and Accident Litigation in Connecticut," Common Insurance Coverage Issues, Lorman 2003, 2002
  • "Insurance Coverage Law in Connecticut," First Party Coverage, Third Party Coverage, Ethical Considerations and Hot Topic, NBI 2003, 1998
  • "An Afternoon with the Experts," Program Chair, CDLA 2003
  • "An Update on Insurance Bad Faith Claims," CLDA 2001
  • "Connecticut Personal Injury Practice for Paralegals," Analyzing and Documenting Damages in Personal Injury Cases, Halfmoon 2000
  • "Adjusting the Automobile Injury Claim in Connecticut," Consumer Protection Issues and Settlement Issues, NBI 2000
  • "Annual Survey of Connecticut Law," Developments in Tort Law, University of Connecticut Law School Alumni Association, 1999-2000
  • "Bad Faith Litigation in Connecticut," Discovery and Trial Strategy, NBI 1999
  • Connecticut Bar Journal (Editor in Chief, 2008-2010; Senior Editor for Civil Litigation, 1995-2007, 2011-)
  • Member, Code of Evidence Oversight Committee, Connecticut Judicial Department

Practice Areas Explained

Jack G. Steigelfest's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack G. Steigelfest handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jack G. Steigelfest

Where is Jack G. Steigelfest's law office located?
Jack G. Steigelfest's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Howard, Kohn, Sprague & FitzGerald, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jack G. Steigelfest handle?
Jack G. Steigelfest focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Jack G. Steigelfest practiced law?
Jack G. Steigelfest has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Jack G. Steigelfest go to law school?
Jack G. Steigelfest earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
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What awards or recognition has Jack G. Steigelfest received?
Jack G. Steigelfest's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1984
B.S.
Lehigh University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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