Atty. Robert R. Sheldon
When I was in seventh grade, I was hit by a speeding car while I was walking home after playing basketball at a local Boys & Girls Club. The force of the impact propelled me approximately 15 feet and I landed, unconscious, on the porch of the Hebert Candy Shop.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Bridgeport, CT
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About Robert R. Sheldon at a Glance
Robert R. Sheldon is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Tremont Sheldon PC. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association. Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1974) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert R. Sheldon
- When I was in seventh grade, I was hit by a speeding car while I was walking home after playing basketball at a local Boys & Girls Club
- The force of the impact propelled me approximately 15 feet and I landed, unconscious, on the porch of the Hebert Candy Shop
- I was rushed by ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital, where I was treated for a concussion and injuries to my right arm and hand
- I remained in the hospital for three days and missed nearly one month from school
- Fortunately, after excellent medical treatment, I was able to recover from my injuries
- During the course of my legal career, I have successfully represented numerous men, women and children who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, falls, workplace incidents, or as a result of legal malpractice, medical malpractice or sexual abuse
- My own personal experience as an injury victim has been invaluable in helping me to understand the pain and suffering that these individuals have endured and how their injuries have adversely affected their daily life
- I believe that my job as a trial lawyer is to tell my injured client’s story to the people who will ultimately decide their case, whether it be an insurance adjuster, a defense lawyer, a jury, a judge, an arbitrator or a workers’ compensation commissioner
- In order to properly convey that information, it is important that I get to really know my clients and learn as much as I can about their lives, their family, their work, their interests, etc
- That means spending quality time with my clients, listening to them, and establishing a strong relationship with them
- It is also important in earning my clients’ trust that they learn more about me
- I was born in Bridgeport and grew up in Fairfield
- My Dad was a postal worker, and my Mom was a secretary
- My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic and a desire to always try and do my best in everything that I did – in school, at work and on the athletic field
- Those qualities have served me well throughout my life
- I graduated from Holy Cross College and the University of Connecticut School of Law
- After successfully passing the Connecticut Bar exam, I joined my late partner and mentor, Paul Tremont, in the practice of law and I continue to practice in the same office with his son and two colleagues
- Paul was a brilliant attorney, a prodigious worker, a great teacher and a wonderful colleague
- My success as a trial lawyer is largely attributable to the skills that I learned under his tutelage and guidance
- I strongly believe in “giving back” to the legal profession that has been such an important part of my adult life
- During my career, I have served for many years as a member of the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- I was honored to be elected as its President
- I also served as the first Chairman of its Workers’ Compensation Section
- In both capacities, I drafted legislation and testified on numerous occasions before the Connecticut Legislature in support of bills that have safeguarded and enhanced the rights of accident victims and injured workers
- I also was nominated by the Governor and served a four-year term on the state Judicial Review Council, the body that investigates the conduct of Connecticut judges and workers’ compensation commissioners
- In selecting an attorney, it is important to know what their peers and others think of them
- I have been selected every year since 1995 for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, which is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence, in the areas of both personal injury law and workers’ compensation law
- I am also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only organization of personal injury trial attorneys who have demonstrated significant trial experience
- In addition, I have also been designated as one of the top attorneys in the state by Connecticut Super Lawyers
- I also have been awarded the top “AV” rating given by Martindale-Hubbell only to those lawyers with the highest professional ability and ethical standards
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Robert R. Sheldon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert R. Sheldon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bridgeport.
Personal Injury in Bridgeport
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.
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Workers Compensation in Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport
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 venue, 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.
Bridgeport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bridgeport-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Bridgeport Choose Robert R. Sheldon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert R. Sheldon's practice in the field of personal injury and workers comp.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and workers comp, Robert R. Sheldon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport-based practice means Robert R. Sheldon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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