HASTINGS - Key Persons
Attorney Hastings is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (Business Administration) and Fordham University School of Law. He is trained as a mediator by Harvard Law School, the Center for Mediation in Law, and Quinnipiac Law School. He has also received Advanced Negotiation Training through Harvard Law School and Advanced Mediation Training through Windsor Faculty of Law in Toronto, Canada. Attorney Hastings holds the title of Distinguished Toastmaster from Toastmasters International, its highest designation. He is involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors, has held board positions in a number of charitable organizations, and has received a number of governmental appointments.
George M. Cohan has represented thousands of individuals in matters ranging from residential clos... More Info
Karen joined Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP in March of 2020. She has been working in the legal field for many years but focused on real estate for the past 8 years. She is a dedicated paralegal committed to acting as a professional and competent first point of contact to clients, lenders, title insurance companies, and attorneys. Karen has been specializing in the purchase and refinance side of real estate for the past year and enjoys working with the firm's clients to help streamline the process of buying their forever home.
Karen lives with her husband, daughter, son, and three rescue dogs. Her son, a recent high school graduate will be attending UConn Waterbury with his sister who will be graduating in 2022. On weekends she enjoys exploring Connecticut with her family, visiting state parks, camping, reading, having dinner with friends, and long drives with her husband in his 1968 Mustang.
Karen is a dedicated paralegal committed to acting as a professional and competent first point of...
Karol T. Mora was born in San Jose, Costa Rica and came to this country in 1996. She received her paralegal degree from Naugatuck Community College and has worked in a variety of service industry jobs including being a personal trainer. She is currently a student at Western Connecticut State University where she will graduate in May 2022 with a degree in Justice and Law Administration. She lives in Ridgefield and has a daughter who is a sophomore at Western Connecticut State University.
On January 14, 2021, as she was going to the gym at 4:00 in the morning, she was hit head-on by a vehicle that was traveling at 95 mph. The driver of the other vehicle was killed, and Karol was taken by ambulance to the Danbury Hospital. Her injuries were so significant that she was transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital where she was placed in the intensive care unit.
Karol underwent three separate surgeries; whereby surgical hardware was installed in her body. She suffered a brain injury, 12 fractured ribs and a punctured lung. She experienced a significant spinal cord injury. Her leg and pelvis were separated from her spine and right arm and two ankles were broken. After convalescing at the Yale Haven hospital, she was transferred to the Gaylord Rehabilitative Care Facility.
She received substantial follow-up care and treatment and underwent explant surgery where the hardware was removed from her ankle. Her injuries are very significant and completely altered the way in which she goes about her activities of daily living.
Karol was so moved by the effects of her accident that she began working at the law firm that represents her in this very serious motor vehicle accident. She is excited to help people who are similarly situated in having been injured through no fault of their own. A fluent Spanish speaker, she looks forward to assisting the Hispanic community in fighting for their rights.
Karol is currently a student at Western Connecticut State University where she will graduate in M... More Info
Patrick J. Walsh has lived in Ridgefield, CT all his life. For his undergraduate studies, he attended Northeastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1990. He then graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1993. He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut, New York, and the Federal District Court of Connecticut.
Our Ridgefield personal injury attorney has ranked on National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the past several years and received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award twice. Practicing law for over 23 years, Patrick has been representing families during the most trying of times, always with respect and compassion.
Education
Northeastern University - B.S. Summa Cum Laude, 1990
University of San Diego Law School - Juris Doctor Cum Laude, 1993
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Attorney Hastings concentrates his practice on personal injury and litigation. Devoted to helping... More Info