Eric Reinken

Eric Reinken, the founder of The Reinken Law Firm in Stamford, Connecticut, has an impressive legal career of over forty years. His proficiency encompasses a broad spectrum of legal matters, including but not limited to personal injury, car accidents, slip-and-fall instances, construction mishaps, sexual abuse and child sex abuse cases. Serving Stamford, Bridgeport, Danbury, Greenwich and nearby towns in Fairfield County, he has earned a reputation for acquiring just compensation for a myriad of accident and abuse victims.

Shaped by his prior role as assistant town attorney for the town of Greenwich, Mr. Reinken exhibits unwavering dedication and compassion in advocating for justice against insurance companies, negligent drivers and unjust or unlawful practices. In recent triumphs, he has successfully secured substantial compensation for his clients, inclusive of a $20,000,000 verdict for a victim of childhood sexual abuse; a $1.1 million award for a woman who suffered debilitating knee injuries following a car accident in Kent, Connecticut; $600,000 for a woman requiring neck surgery after a car accident; $380,000 for a victim of a dog bite; $500,000 for injuries incurred in a rear-end motor vehicle accident and a $425,000 verdict for a man struck by a van, among others.

Prior to embarking on his legal career, Mr. Reinken successfully received his bachelor's degree from Clark University in 1978. Subsequently, he obtained his J.D. from the Washington University School of Law in 1981. During his tenure at law school, he distinguished himself as the senior editor of the Urban Law Annual and was honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award.

Having been admitted to the practice of law in Connecticut in 1981, Mr. Reinken is duly authorized to represent clients before the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the U.S. District Court for the District of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. Furthermore, he holds significant roles within several legal associations, serving on the board of governors for the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and as a prominent member of the Fairfield County Bar Association’s Civil Litigation committee, the Connecticut Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

Mr. Reinken possesses an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating of 4.8 through Martindale-Hubbell. He also maintains a "Very Good" rating on Avvo. Additionally, he has received the Big Ten Award from Connecticut Legal Services, underscoring his exceptional legal prowess and devotion.

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