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Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers®

10/28/2009

NEW LONDON, CT: Matthew Auger and John Collins, III, of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law have been named 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers by Minneapolis based Law & Politics Publishing. Each year, only five percent of lawyers in the state receive this honor.

Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. In selecting attorneys for Super Lawyers, Law & Politics employs a rigorous, multiphase process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.

Suisman Shapiro is the largest law firm headquartered in southeastern Connecticut, providing residents and businesses along the coast from New Haven to Providence with a full range of legal services. The firm was established more than 70 years ago and is firmly rooted in the community. Suisman Shapiro regularly gives back to Southeastern Connecticut through its commitment to many local charitable programs, scholarships and sponsorships.

Suisman Shapiro is proud and honored to again have three of our attorneys selected as 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers,” said John Collins, III, Managing Director. “This special recognition by our peers is especially humbling considering the vast number of excellent attorneys practicing law throughout Connecticut.”

Attorney Matthew Auger has been named to Super Lawyers for five consecutive years, beginning in 2006. He handles serious personal injury cases, including wrongful death claims, automobile collisions, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and product liability. Mr. Auger is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate with the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the United States Naval Reserve.

John A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Criminal Law. He currently serves as the Managing Partner of Suisman Shapiro. Collins was recognized by his peers by inclusion in Connecticut Super Lawyers in 2006, 2007 and 2010. In 2005, The Connecticut Bar Foundation honored Attorney Collins with selection as a Life Fellow. “Selection as a Fellow requires demonstrated superior legal ability and devotion to the welfare of the community, state and nation, as well as to the advancement of the legal foundation.” Source: Connecticut Bar Foundation. Attorney Collins has successfully obtained verdicts or public settlements up to $10 million on behalf of his clients.

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