Atty. Joel H Lichtenstein
In the book, Damages, author Barry Werth says, "[Joel] Lichtenstein had ... a psychiatrist's empathy, a banker's perspicacity, a doctor's concern..." Joel has devoted his entire legal career to handling medical malpractice cases. To date, he has reviewed more than 30,000 medical malpractice files.
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About Joel H Lichtenstein at a glance
Joel H Lichtenstein is an Attorney based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in New York (1964), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Boston University School of Law (LL.B., 1963) and Boston University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- In the book, Damages, author Barry Werth says, "[Joel] Lichtenstein had ... a psychiatrist's empathy, a banker's perspicacity, a doctor's concern
- Joel has devoted his entire legal career to handling medical malpractice cases
- To date, he has reviewed more than 30,000 medical malpractice files
- For more than 45 years Joel has led Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder's medical malpractice investigation team
- Joel is well known for his medical knowledge and his ability to analyze complex medical problems and malpractice cases
- Joel was a contributor to the President's Commission on medical malpractice concerning medical malpractice in the 1970s
- Prior to joining Koskoff, he worked for five years at a leading plaintiff's firm in New York, and then served as Executive Vice President and Head of Claims for a New York insurance company, in charge of medical malpractice litigation
- Joel has been a frequent lecturer to trial lawyer groups on issues relating to the investigation and detection of medical malpractice
- He has also lectured to hospital and medical societies concerning liability issues
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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 Bridgeport 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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