Your Connecticut Personal Injury & Immigration Lawyers

The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is committed to upholding our standard of excellence and integrity. Whether handling a legal matter concerning personal injury, workers’ compensation, or immigration, our Connecticut attorneys are proud to have established a history of success and we want to make sure that you receive the guidance and representation necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. Over the years, we have helped numerous clients obtain favorable outcomes and we are equipped to handle even the most complicated cases. We also serve clients residing in the state of New York and service immigration clients nationally and internationally.

We provide a personal approach to every case we take on. When you contact our staff, you can expect prompt and responsive services as well as the level of professionalism you deserve in your lawyer. With a bilingual staff, we are able to accommodate a larger number of people and meet all of our clients where they are at. We are ready and willing to accommodate you if you speak the following languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Attorney Welcome’s passion, dedication, and expertise have led him to be designated by SuperLawyers® as a top-rated lawyer for seven consecutive years from 2013-present. Our professionals stand by your side to help ensure your rights are not being overlooked and that your well-being is not being compromised. Our intention is to help you win your case. We are dedicated to helping you succeed – we won’t take your case unless we believe that we can help!

Types of Cases We Handle

At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we focus on three areas of law: immigration, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. With our thorough understanding and experience in immigration law, we will walk you and your family through the immigration process and help you move through it more swiftly and smoothly than you would be permitted to on your own. We will inform you of your rights and protections available to you every step of the way, so you are always aware of your options and never kept in the dark about your future.

The process of filing for workers’ compensation in Connecticut can involve a lot of steps, and it can benefit you tremendously to hire an attorney who can help you navigate the process with minimal complications. For personal injury cases, we will help you achieve the best outcome for your claim.

We know that insurance companies will often try to undervalue your claim, and we are committed to fighting for maximum compensation for your losses. For any case we help you with, you can trust that we will prioritize you and use our resources, knowledge and experience to meet your needs and goals.

Why Partner With A Connecticut Super Lawyer

In each case, Attorney James A. Welcome and his team deliver personalized representation backed by three core values: integrity, competency, and trust. For nearly two decades we’ve fought relentlessly on behalf of our client’s rights. Quality representation starts with partnering with a team that has your best interest in mind.

  • We prioritize prompt interactions with all our clients. Our team is available 24/7 through several channels of communication. You can have confidence knowing we’re available at a moment’s notice.
  • Attorney James A. Welcome boasts decades of legal experience in several concentrated areas of legal practice, including Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Immigration matters. Our firm strives to achieve maximum effectiveness with this specialized approach.
  • Thousands of loyal clients have entrusted our firm with their injury or immigration matters. We value our client’s goals, so from start to finish you can be assured we’re fighting for your rights.
  • We’ve secured millions in legal settlements on behalf of our Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation clients. Your injury case requires compensation for your lost wages, injuries, and other costs associated with your injury. Let us do our due diligence in analyzing the facts of your case, keeping your stress to a minimum while securing results on your behalf.
  • Each case is backed by a diverse team of legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys who deliberately deliver a variety of skills and experience.

For the attention your case deserves, call (203) 753-7300 to schedule a free injury consultation with a skilled lawyer in Connecticut.

Attorney Welcome has been and always will be my attorney. He was able to get me my legal status and I would recommend him 100% to anyone who needs an attorney to fight for them. - Edison R. -

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Founding Attorney: James A. Welcome

For more than 20 years, Attorney James Welcome has represented clients throughout Connecticut in a range of cases. As part of his approach to providing exceptional legal guidance and care, Attorney Welcome is very selective about the cases he takes on and handles them personally from start to finish. Over the years, he has been selected to The National Trial Lawyers Association, maintained a Superb Rating on Avvo, and has been included in the Super Lawyers® list as a top Immigration Attorney from 2013-present. To better serve his clients, Attorney Welcome and his staff provide assistance in the following spoken languages: English and Spanish.

Prioritizing the Needs of You and Your Loved Ones

When you choose the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, you can relax knowing that you have chosen a firm who will prioritize you and your loved ones. Attorney James A. Welcome understands that each case is nonidentical and requires an individual approach. That is why our accomplished Connecticut immigration and Personal Injury team carefully analyzes the facts of your case, researching potential hurdles and avenues of advancement. Your initial consultation provides you with an in-depth and confidential venue to discuss your most pressing questions. Attorney Welcome and his team of attorneys will suggest some possible approaches as it pertains to the specifics of your case while answering your concerns directly. If you choose to retain our services, you can rest knowing the critical facts of your case will be factored in and taken into account when pursuing legal action. As part of our commitment to fully addressing every clients’ unique legal matter, we are here to assist you and your loved ones through each step of your matter, maintaining open and honest communication along the way.

Ready to start your journey with an award-winning legal team? The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is ready to deliver on your behalf. Simply call our office at (203) 753-7300 or start a live chat here on our website. We’re available 24/7. Our Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, West Hartford, and Torrington Immigration and Personal Injury attorneys are just a call away.

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