Atty. James Michael Hyland

Atty. James Michael Hyland

James Michael Hyland is a lawyer practicing trials, insurance defense, workers compensation and 4 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Hamden Hamden 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Hyland at a glance

James Michael Hyland is a Partner based in Hamden, Connecticut, practicing at Mulvey, Oliver, Gould & Crotta. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on probate, workers comp, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990), New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1990) and Boston College (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Haven County and Connecticut Bar Associations Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association Greater Bridgeport Area Bar Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Hamden, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Hyland is a lawyer practicing trials, insurance defense, workers compensation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Mulvey, Oliver, Gould & Crotta in Hamden, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Hyland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Hyland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Michael Hyland is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Michael Hyland is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Connecticut →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Hamden 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 James Michael Hyland

Where is James Michael Hyland's law office located?
James Michael Hyland's law practice is located in Hamden, Connecticut. The firm is Mulvey, Oliver, Gould & Crotta. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Hyland handle?
James Michael Hyland focuses on probate, workers comp, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James Michael Hyland practiced law?
James Michael Hyland has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Michael Hyland go to law school?
James Michael Hyland earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact James Michael Hyland for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael Hyland directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Michael Hyland received?
James Michael Hyland's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1990
A.B.
Boston College
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1993

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