Atty. Kerin Woods

Atty. Kerin Woods

Kerin Woods is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, negligence law, insurance and 1 other area of law. Kerin received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New London New London 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Kerin Woods at a glance

Kerin Woods is a Member based in New London, Connecticut, practicing at Waller, Smith & Palmer, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ssd, securities, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1983), Rhode Island (1987), and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1989). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1983) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New London, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kerin Woods is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, negligence law, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Kerin received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Kerin practices at Waller, Smith & Palmer, P.C. in New London, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Kerin Woods's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kerin Woods is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Kerin Woods is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Connecticut →

Securities Law

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Insurance Law

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

Kerin Woods is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Connecticut →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kerin Woods

Where is Kerin Woods's law office located?
Kerin Woods's law practice is located in New London, Connecticut. The firm is Waller, Smith & Palmer, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kerin Woods handle?
Kerin Woods focuses on personal injury, ssd, securities, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Kerin Woods practiced law?
Kerin Woods has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Kerin Woods go to law school?
Kerin Woods earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Kerin Woods for a consultation?
You can contact Kerin Woods 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 Kerin Woods received?
Kerin Woods's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1983
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1983
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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