Adam J. LaFleche
Partner
Experience
With two decades of experience in insurance defense, Adam J. LaFleche provides skilled and effective representation to insurers and insureds in a wide variety of matters. A zealous advocate for his clients, Adam has successfully defended cases involving automobile accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, dram shop claims, assaults, premises liability, toxic torts, product liability, and contract disputes. An accomplished trial attorney, Adam has tried cases throughout Connecticut’s courts and has an exemplary trial record. He routinely resolves disputes for his clients through arbitration and mediation as well. In addition to his active trial practice, Adam represents insurers in first-party disputes and coverage matters.
Adam is an active member in several professional organizations. He and his wife, Erin, are co-founders of Specs for Little Heroes, a non-profit organization they founded in honor of their son, which provides eyewear to children diagnosed with eye cancer.
Industries
Experience Highlights
- Obtained defense verdict in complex dispute between association and owner tried in complex litigation docket
- Obtained defense verdict for insurer in action brought pursuant to state’s direct action statute
- Obtained defense verdict in high exposure action involving automobile accident
- Obtained summary judgment for property owner in action brought pursuant to dog bite statute
- Obtained summary judgment for commercial landlord in premises liability action
- Obtained defense verdict in high exposure action involving motorcycle vs. automobile collision
- Obtained summary judgment in action brought pursuant to state highway defect statute and successfully defended the plaintiff’s appeal
- Obtained favorable verdict in action involving alleged assault by client and successfully defended the plaintiff’s appeal of jury’s award of nominal damages
Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers in America
- Insurance Law, 2024-25
Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2012-2017
Background
Admissions
- Connecticut, 2002
- Massachusetts, 2019
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2002
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst, B.A., 1999
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Community Involvement
- Specs for Little Heroes, Founder
- Specs for Littler Heroes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that donates glasses to children diagnosed with eye cancer.
News & Knowledge
Publications & Events
- “Goldberg Segalla Adds Trial Atty to Insurance Group in Conn.,” Law360, March 17, 2022
RECENT INSIGHTS
March 7, 2022