Michael C. Deakin
About Michael C. Deakin
Michael C. Deakin is a lawyer based in Hamden, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Michael C. Deakin is recognized in the following practice area:
- Hamden, Connecticut
- Litigation - Insurance
Current Firm: Esty & Buckmir LLC
Education: Penn State Dickinson School of Law, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Hamden, CT
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