James W. "Jim" Bergenn
About James W. Bergenn
James W. Bergenn is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. James W. Bergenn is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Hartford, CT
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