Atty. James P. "Jay" Berryman
Attorney James (Jay) Berryman is a Director at Suisman Shapiro who concentrates in Workers’ Compensation Law and Social Security Disability claims. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and handles claims under both the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act and the Federal Longshore Act.
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James P. "Jay" Berryman is a workers comp attorney based in New London, Connecticut, practicing at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1983). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1982) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law (2026). Serands clients in New London, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney James (Jay) Berryman is a Director at Suisman Shapiro who concentrates in Workers’ Compensation Law and Social Security Disability claims
- He is a member of the Connecticut Bar and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and handles claims under both the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act and the Federal Longshore Act
- Mr. Berryman is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Columbus School of Law
- Attorney Berryman was named by “Benchmark Plaintiff” magazine as a Local Litigation Star
- He is a sustaining member of NOSSCR (National Association of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives), and has given numerous seminars throughout the years on issues in the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation forum
- He has also appeared on the News Talk 104.7 FM WXLM’s Lee Elci Show as an expert on Workers’ Compensation issues
- As one example of his work, in the notable case of Brent Cugini v
- Electric Boat, Attorney Berryman won a major claim for his client who was awarded total disability benefits continuing into the future as a result of harassment by co-workers
- Jay Berryman resides in Old Lyme, Connecticut
- In addition to serving as a spokesperson and volunteering for the Notre Dame Club of Southeastern Connecticut, he is actively involved in many community programs throughout the region
- Jay is a Board Member for the Lyme Art Association and Friends of Lymes Senior Center
- In 2011, the Lyme-Old Lyme Little League honored Jay Berryman with the prestigious Steve Shaw Award for his “Distinguished Service.” Every December, Jay and his staff “Adopt-A-Family” for The Neighborhood Alliance of New London
- He has also represented the firm as a sponsor of the Healthy Habits Showcase held at Mohegan Sun to benefit the Gemma Moran United Way Food Center, among several other not-for-profit events and activities
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 New London 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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