Certified specialist in workers\' compensation law. Attorney in private practice for 35 years. In 2001, Attorney Leard was among the first group of attorneys in Connecticut to be recognized as a workers\' compensation specialist by the Connecticut Bar Association. He remains the only workers\' compensation certified specialist practicing full-time in Litchfield County, CT Listed in Connecticut Super Lawyers 2009,2017, Who\'s Who in America, and Who\'s Who in American Law. "Superb" rating by Avvo.com and "Distinguished" rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Practice is limited to workers\' compensation and automobile accident claims. Attorney Leard is experienced at all levels of workers\' compensation claims: settlements, depositions, Informal Hearings, Formal Hearings and appeals. Published author of several articles on workers\' compensation law in legal journals. Speaker at workers\' compensation seminars for doctors and attorneys. ', 'Offices in Torrington and Kent, CT. Free initial consultation.