Tony Sheffy

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Southington, Connecticut

Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP
Tony Sheffy
Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage; view more

Licensed in Connecticut since: 1988

Education: Western New England University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2024
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Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP

166 North Main Street
Southington, CT 06489 Visit website

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With over 30 years of legal experience, Anthony Alan Sheffy is a highly accomplished personal injury attorney and founding partner of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP. With a strong focus on representing individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries due to the negligence of others, Mr. Sheffy has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal counsel and securing favorable outcomes for his clients. He serves clients in the greater Hartford, New Haven, and Southington areas.

Mr. Sheffy's dedication to his profession and outstanding legal skills have earned him numerous accolades and recognition within the legal community. He has been inducted into the Order of Justitia by the Litigation Counsel of America. Additionally, he has been honored as an inductee into America's Top 100 Attorneys and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded him the prestigious AV Preeminent* rating, reflecting his high ethical standards and impressive track record of success.  He has consistently been named a Top Attorney in Connecticut and in New England and has been voted Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Southington by the Southington Citizen, and has received numerous Reader's Choice Awards, by the Meriden Record Journal.

In 1985, Mr. Sheffy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in combined music and physics from Lebanon Valley College. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor, graduating magna cum laude from Western New England University School of Law in 1988. During his time in law school, he distinguished himself as a member of the law review. Shortly after graduation, he was admitted to practice in the state of Connecticut. He is also pro hac vice in the state of Rhode Island and admitted to practice for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.

With his extensive experience, exceptional legal skills, and commitment to his clients and community, Anthony Alan Sheffy is a trusted advocate for those seeking justice in personal injury cases and beyond.

In addition to his work on personal injury cases, Mr. Sheffy also provides legal representation in insurance defense and commercial litigation matters. He is an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and his commitment to serving his community is well-known.

Mr. Sheffy's dedication to community service is evident through his involvement in various organizations. He served as the president of the Southington United Way and is a founding director of the Southington Education Foundation, Inc. Furthermore, he has held positions as a director and vice-president of the Southington YMCA. His contributions to the community have been recognized, and he was named the Person of the Year (2011) by the Southington YMCA. He has also served as a director for the Charter Oak State College Foundation and is a founding trustee of the Southington Education Foundation's Virtual STEM University.  He has served as special assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Southington handling the Town's Heart and Hypertension cases.

In addition to his legal practice, Anthony Alan Sheffy has also made significant contributions to the legal community through his extensive lecturing experience. For over 25 years, he has actively lectured on trial law topics through the National Business Institute. His passion for sharing his knowledge and expertise with fellow legal professionals is evident in his engaging and informative presentations. By staying at the forefront of developments in trial law and sharing his insights with others, Mr. Sheffy has become a respected authority in the field. His dedication to educating and empowering his peers reflects his commitment to advancing the practice of law and ensuring the highest standards of legal representation for all.

 

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Insurance Coverage, Workers' Compensation: Claimant

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Bad Faith Insurance, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Insurance, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 10% Insurance Coverage
  • 10% Workers' Compensation: Claimant

First Admitted: 1988, Connecticut

Professional Webpage: https://www.sheffylaw.com/attorneys/anthony-a-sheffy/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Multiple NBI CLE Seminars including: Taking Depositions of Expert Witnesses; Preparing A  Trial Notebook; Evidence and Objections , 2024
  • Presented CLE seminar entitled Connecticut Personal Injury Boot Camp for the National Business Institute., 2023
  • Presented for those seeking CLE credits litigating civil cases in Connecticut from start to Finish for the National Business Institute., 2023
  • Presentation at seminar "How to get your social media evidence in."  Seminar hosted  by NBI., 2022
  • Presentation at seminar "How to lay a foundation to get your evidence introduced."  Providing the opportunity through NBI for members of the CT Bar to obtain CLE credits., 2021
  • Presentation at Connecticut Litigation Boot Camp Seminar.  Hosted by NBI for follow members of the bar to obtain CLE credits., 2021
  • Negotiating Personal Injury Claims.  Live Seminar for the National Business Institute., 2020
  • Seminar Presentations on Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases and on Advanced Trial Practice., 2019
  • The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Membership in the Fellows is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Fellows are recommended by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation., 2017
  • The Connecticut Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • 2.5M Jury Verdict (plus interest on an offer of compromise filed in July of 2022 for $300,000).  The Plaintiff's decedent was struck and killed on a motorcycle when the Defendant turned left into his bike.  The jury deliberated for slightly over 3 hours.  The insurance company ignored an offer of compromise for the policy limits of $300,000 prior to trial as set forth in an offer of compromise filed by the Plaintiff.  On the eve of trial, the company offered the policy which was rejected by the Plaintiff., 2025
  • Finding for the Defendant Client: AAA arbitration finding in favor of defendant client, a used car automobile dealership.  The arbitrator found that the dealership did not commit forgery by electronically signing loan documents, and that the dealership did not violate the Truth in Lending Act., 2024
  • Obtained $85,000 settlement against a chain hotel on behalf of a former insurance company employee injured when she slipped and fell on ice and snow while in Connecticut for a training seminar., 2023
  • Obtained policy limits for an individual struck by a car while crossing a four land highway after recusing a family pet.  The client suffered catastrophic injuries., 2023
  • Obtained a settlement of $110,000 on behalf of an individual who suffered a shoulder injury in a rear-end collison., 2023
  • $250,000 settlement for our client injured in a rearend motor vehicle accident resulting in rotator cuff surgery., 2023
  • Successful Trial Verdict for the Defense in a matter brought by a commercial landlord claiming that our client heldover following the lease and that she had exercised a personal guarantee.  , 2022
  • Successful Mediation resulting in a 112,000 settlement for the owner of a yoga studio who was struck on the head while conducting class by a unsecured ceiling tile resulting in an mTBI., 2022
  • $1M dollar settlement against delivery service company where the driver crossed the fog line and allowed the mirror of her vehicle to strike our client in the face resulting in severe scarring and a TBI., 2022
  • $250,000 settlement for our client struck by a car while riding his motorcycle resulting in ORIF of wrist fracture., 2021
  • Successful Meidation where we recovered $90,000 on behalf of a cleint who suffered soft tissue neck and back injuiries when involved in an accdient with an uninsured motorist., 2021
  • Successful Mediation against an insurance agency: failure to explain underinsured motorist benefits., 2020
  • Successful Mediation in tractor-trailer truck accident resulting in lumbar fusion surgery., 2020
  • $200,000 Settlement of pit bull dog bite where the client suffered a traumatic amputation of tip of ring finger  , 2020
  • Successful recovery against a municipality based on the conduct of an off-duty officer allowing a known intoxicated individual to operate a motor vehicle resulting in wrongful death., 2019
  • $500,000 settlement on behalf of a client who slipped and fell that resulted in spinal cord swelling causing paralysis., 2019
  • Representation of Liquor Store in claim that a minor purchased alcohol and later caused an accident.  Minor was also sued as driver of the car that injured third party.  Successful resolution., 2019
  • $525,000 motorcycle accident involving passing on the right by our client who suffered the loss of his left eye., 2018
  • $300,000 Dog Bite: 14 year old girl who suffered scarring including loss of an embrown after being bitten by a neighbor's dog. The case settled for the homeowners' policy limits., 2017
  • $300,000 Settlement: Low impact rear-end collision resulting in lumbar surgery., 2016
  • $225,000 settlement: In this two car collision, the client suffered a fractured foot requiring surgical repair. The defense maintained that our client suffered only two fractured toes and that surgery was unnecessary. We established that the complicated foot surgery that the client underwent following the accident was casually related., 2015
  • Summary Judgment Based on Recreational Immunity: In this insurance defense matter we obtained summary judgment based on the doctrine of recreational immunity. The plaintiff claimed to have been injured while riding his dirt bike on our client's property. Our client held the property open free of charge for individuals who wished to use the property to ride. Connecticut provides limited immunity to promote recreational activities. Summary Judgement granted after brief and argument., 2015
  • 1M Dollar Settlement in a medical malpractice wrongful death claim arising out of the failure to diagnosis the symptoms preceding an imminent heart attack which lead to the sudden death of the client.
  • 1.5 Million Dollar Wrongful Death Settlement in RI District Court arising out of the death of an individual struck and killed in a crosswalk in Newport RI
  • $250,000 settlement in a motor vehicle accident matter involving neck and back injuries
  • $275,000 medical malpractice settlement arising out of surgical mistake following diverticulitis surgery
Representative Clients:
  • Representing HQ Dumpsters as consulting risk management counsel., 2023
  • Representing various non-profits as risk management counsel including the Southington YMCA, 2023
  • Representing Underwriters (Lloyd's London) with respect to general liability matters, declaratory judgment actions, and coverage issues., 2023
  • Retained to Represent Lloyds London in certain coverage matters., 2021
  • Retained as Defense Counsel by major homeowner's insuer to defend insurer on claims involving crumbling foundatons., 2019
  • Insurance Defense Clients include Omni Insurance; Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London; People's Choice Pizza Franchise;, 2018
Transactions:
  • Represented a local pediatrician in the sale of his Pediatric Practice., 2023
  • Represented RDS Media Inc. with respect to the sale of Wallingford Magazine and North Haven Magazine., 2023
  • Represented Landlord in long term lease negotiations with Dunkin Donuts for expansion, including driveup service in the Town of Southington., 2022
  • One Million Dollar Sale of Printing Business - Represented Seller, 2020
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Represented various non-profits as risk management counsel, including the Southington YMCA., 2023
  • Appointed the Connecticut District Court to represent an incarcerated individual in a claim for necessary dental services., 2022
  • Director and officer serving on the Charter Oak University Foundation., 2021
  •  Director and Vice-President of the Southington-Cheshire YMCA, serving as adjunct legal counsel and risk management., 2021
  • Past Chairman of the Southington Chamber of Commerce; present legal advisor., 2019
  • Founding Director of the Southington Education Foundation, 2011
  • Founding Trustee of Southington Virtual STEM University, 2009
  • Past president of the Southington United Way
  • Southington YMCA Man of the Year; present board member.
  • Formation of Numerous Non-Profit Charitable IRS 501(c)(3) corporations on behalf of local organizations.
Honors/Awards:
  • Nominated and awarded for the second year in a row, the Reader's Choice Award for Best Personal Injury Attorney in Central Connecticut., Readers Choice Award- Best Personal Injury Attorney, Record Journal, 2023
  • Fourth Consecutive Year Voted by readers of the Southington Plainville Citizen, as Best Personal Injury Attorney in Southington, Best Personal Injury Attorney In Southington, Southington Plainville Citizen, 2023
  • Voted Best Personal Injury Attorney in Southington by the readers of the Meriden Record Journal., Best of Southington- Personal Injury Attorney, Record Journal Newspaper, 2022
  • Voted Best Personal Injury attorney in South Central Connecticut by Readers of the Meriden Record Journal., Best Personal Injury Attorney South Central Connecticut, Record Journal, 2022
  • Providing Pro-Bono Advice and Counsel to the Southington-Cheshire YMCA, Director and Officer, Southington-Cheshire Connecticut YMCA, 2021
  • Presently serving on the executive committee on the Charter Oak College Foundation., Executive Board Member, Charter Oak College Foundaton
  • Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award, Chairman's Award, Southington Observer, 2021
  • Awarded to an individual or organization for outstanding support of Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut events and promotion of brain injury awareness and prevention., Partnership Award, Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, 2018
  • The Fellows is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Membership in the Fellows is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation., Fellow, American Bar Foundation Nominee, 2018
  • CT ABC/EIC Industry Vision Award, Industry Vision Award, CT ABC/EIC, 2018
  • The American Society of Legal Advocates, ASLA, is an invitation-only, nationwide organization of elite lawyers in practice today. ASLA draws its membership from lawyers who combine stellar legal credentials with a proven commitment to community engagement and the highest professional standards. ASLA limits its membership to less than 1.5% of all licensed lawyers nationwide., Named to Top 100 Lawyers in Connecticut, 2016
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers, 2011
  • Selected as a Sr. Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), Sr. Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2007
  • Magna Cum Laude Western New England School of Law (1988); Law Review, Western New England College, 1988
  • Order of Justitia by the Litigation Counsel of America
  • AV* rating from Martindale Hubbell
  • A.M. Best Directory of Recommended Insurance Defense Attorneys
  • Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum
Educational Background:
  • BS in Physics/Music Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA 17038, 1985
White Papers:
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Guest presenter for the National Business Institute for those in Connecticut seeking CLE credits., Presenter, Connecticut Personal Injury Boot Camp, National Business Institute, Legal CLE Credits, 2023
  • Guest Presenter for the National Business Institute for those attorneys in Connecticut seeking CLE credits., Presenter, Litigating Civil Cases in Connecticut From Start to Finish, National Business Institute, Legal Community, 2023
  • Advanced Strategies and Solutions for Negotiating Personal Injury Settlements, Speaker, Negotiating Personal Injury Claims, National Business Institute, 2020
  • Lecturer and presenter on Advanced Trial Tactics and the Top 7 Evidence Mistakes to Avoid, Presenter/Panelist, NBI, Continuing Legal Education, 2019
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: Doctor and Attorney PerspectivesApply Anatomy of Brain Injuries to Advanced Litigation Skills, Presenter/Panelist, NBI, 2018
  • Attorney Sheffy recently presented a two day seminar for the National Business Institute on Advanced Trial Skills. This seminar was recorded and is available for viewing through NBI., Presenter/Panelist, 2014
  • Two time presenter NBI National Webinar: Defending Brain Injury Cases; Moderator for the Connecticut Judicial Panel Seminar; Frequent NBI presentations concerning the practice of trial law.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Voted Best Personal Injury Attorney in the Southington Citizen, 2019
  • Person of the Year Southington Connecticut YMCA Person of the Year, 2012
Firm News (Newsletters):
  • Monthly Column published in the Southington Connecticut Observer regarding issues of practical concern to the general public including Kids and the Law; Changes in Connecticut Law; and Social Host Responsibilities., Columnist
  • A Magazine Devoted to Parent's whose Children Have Suffered a Serious Personal Injury., Recovery Magazine
  • Legal editor and contributing columnist for Southington Magazine, Legal Editor
Industry Groups:
  • Insurance
  • Major Domestic Property and Casualty Insurers; Brain Injury Alliance Of Connecticut

Office location for Tony Sheffy

166 North Main Street
Southington, CT 06489

Phone: 844-367-0314

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