Peter Mathew Van Dyke, experienced Personal Injury, Probate attorney in Glastonbury, CT with 495 reviews
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Peter Mathew Van Dyke

437 Naubuc Avenue, #105, Glastonbury, CT

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Education

2002:
University of Connecticut School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1998:
Clark University, MBA
1993:
Bowdoin College, BA

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Ardian shabani

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13 Nov, 2024
Really good from always helping and on top of your situation and go above and beyond helping in anyway they can highly recommend.
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Wraith hill

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15 Oct, 2024
This is great firm Alexa worked with me and explained terms as well as answers any questions I had honestly and quick response time. This is a caring firm that wants their clients to get well and be informed. I knew they were different when I received this book. And I haven’t read a book in a while so when a book of gratitude came in I instantly read a page a day. It’s a great reminder to help me stay grounded being grateful
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Luan guri

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12 Oct, 2024
Do not hire them !
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Pros
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Exceptional client service and communication
“The team at CT Trial Firm is truly who you would want handling any case. Andrew Garza worked diligently with me throughout the long 3 1”
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys
“Ryan McKeen and his team of attorneys arrive in court well prepared and with an excellent command of their case, the argument(s) opposing counsel are likely to make and with a strategy for countering such arguments.”
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Personalized and compassionate approach
“Ryan responded, timely, to all our questions and was thorough in his explanations, as our case proceeded. We were very grateful for all the time he put into our case and the outcome was very favorable.”
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Successful case outcomes
“They settled my case fast and I got exactly what I wanted!”
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Strong community involvement and reputation
“Connecticut Trial Firm has the best staff and truly care about their clients!”
Cons
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Occasionally unable to take on certain cases
“I reached out to CT Trial Firm and they were unfortunately unable to take my case.”
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Longer than expected process in some cases
“It was a very long four years, but they worked hard to get me through it”

Publications

2015:
ConnecticutForSale.com, Insider Advice on Buying Your Home
2014:
Portfolio Media (Law360), Pernick v. Gilman et al
2014:
Portfolio Media (Law360), Alqamus v. Pacific Specialty Insurance Company
2012:
Connecticut Law Tribune, Hannaford v. Mann
2012:
Portfolio Media (Law360), McKeen v. Carrier IQ, Inc. et al
2011:
Class Action Reports, SONY COMPUTER: Faces 11th Suit Over Private Data Breach
2011:
Connecticut Law Tribune, Blass v. Rite Aid of Connecticut, Inc.
2011:
law 360, Edwards et al v. Hartford et al
2011:
Portfolio Media (Law360), Criscitelli et al v. THD At Home Services. Inc. et al
2009:
Connecticut Law Tribune, Lessard v. Lane Bryant Inc.
2008:
Connecticut Law Tribune, Lessard v. Rent-A-Center East Inc.
2008:
Connecticut Law Tribune Magazine, In Re: U-Haul Class Action v. U-Haul International Inc.
2007:
Justia, Ferrandino v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc et al
2002:
Connecticut Law Tribune, ARE LAWYERS LIABLE ONLY TO THEIR CLIENTS?; FIVE QUESTIONS COURTS ASK WHEN DECIDING LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES
2002:
Connecticut Law Tribune Magazine, Law Grants Extra Probe Time
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15 Oct, 2024 by Wraith hill
This is great firm Alexa worked with me and explained terms as well as answers any questions I had honestly and quick response time. This is a caring firm that wants their clients to get well and be informed. I knew they were different when I received this book. And I haven’t read a book in a while so when a book of gratitude came in I instantly read a page a day. It’s a great reminder to help me stay grounded being grateful
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