I help people solve problems that matter to them, and make a difference every day.
Along with being an advocate for my client, I am in a unique position to be a counselor as well and provide direction and advice for the future.
I am married to Rachelle, and we have two great kids, and four wonderful grandchildren. We like to get outdoors and enjoy snowboarding, hiking and archery. We no longer have any pets, but have had several cats and one dog.
| Andrew Armour Magwood: | Member at The Magwood Law Firm PLLC (Mailing address only) |
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306 Laurel Hill Road Norwich, CT 06360 |
| Website: | http://www.magwoodlaw.com |
| Phone: | 860-373-2386 |
| Offices: |
Magwood Law Firm PLLC (Mailing address only)
Magwood Law Firm Conference Room (By appointment only)
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Bar Association | Member | 2001 - 1900 |
| Connecticut Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2001 - 2007 |
| Connecticut Unemployment Action Center | Member, Director | 2001 - 2003 |
| Fresno County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - 2016 |
| Fresno County Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2003 - 2005 |
| California Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2003 - 2006 |
| Tort Insurance & Trial Practice Section of the ABA | Member | 2003 - 2007 |
| State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
| ARIAS-US | Law Committee Member, Member | 2004 - 2007 |
| Better Business Bureau | Autoline Arbitrator | 2004 - 2005 |
| State Bar of California | Member | 2004 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Nominated - 10 Best in California | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2015 |
| Northern California Rising Stars 2013 | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Northern California Rising Stars 2012 | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Top Young Attorneys in Northern California | San Francisco Magazine | 2012 |
| Northern California Rising Star 2011 | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Top Young Attorneys in Northern California | San Francisco Magazine | 2011 |
| Nominated for Best Attorney Fresno, CA 2008 | LegalForce Media Publications | 2009 |
| Lawyer Referral Panel Member | Fresno County Bar Association | 2009 |
| Qualified HCBA LRIS Panel Member | Hartford County Bar Association Lawyer Referral | 2006 |
| Qualified Panel Member | New London County Bar Association Lawyer Referral | 2006 |
| Certified Arbitrator | Better Business Bureau | 2004 |
| Best Student Lead Program - CT-UAC | Connecticut Department of Higher Education | 2002 |
| Citation | Connecticut General Assembly | 1999 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Community College | AS | 1996 |
| Three Rivers Community College | AS | 1996 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude | 1999 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude | 1999 |
| University of Connecticut School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
| University of Connecticut School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
| Better Business Bureau | Arbitration and Mediation Training | 2004 |
| Better Business Bureau | Arbitration and Mediation Training | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Allstate v. Gillette | Held no stay required |
| Allstate v. Merino | Plaintiff no coverage under $1,000,000 policy |
| ATC v. Windham Mills | For the Town of Windham on valuation methodology |
| Bruce Morris et al v. Robert Congdon et al. | Found for our client |
| GEICO v. Shambourger | Defendant had no bad faith claim against GEICO |
| Miller's Pond Company, LLC v. Arthur J. Rocque, Commissioner of Environmental Protection | Held for plaintiff |
| Pineda v. Damiani | Favorable Settlement |
| Wilson v. Alstom Power | Affirmed judgment of trial court. |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lorman Education Services publication | Defending the Good, and not so Good, Bad Faith Case | 2008 |
| Tort Trial & In. Prac. L. J. | Annual Survey of Insurance Law | 2006 |
| Arias Quarterly | Case Note: Employers Insurance Company of Wausau v. Century Indemnity Company, 443 F.3d 573 (2006). | 2006 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Bad Faith Seminar | Defending the Good, and not so Good, Bad Faith Case | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Supply | US Coast Guard | 1991 - 1998 |
| Financial Account Specialist | CIGNA HealthCare | 1999 - 2000 |
| Advocate, Board of Directors | CT Unemployment Action Center | 2001 - 2003 |
| Research Clerk | Richard S. Cody PC | 2001 - 2003 |
| Advocate, Board of Directors | CT Unemployment Action Center | 2001 - 2003 |
| Associate Attorney | McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP | 2003 - 2005 |
| Associate Attorney | McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP | 2003 - 2005 |
| Owner | Magwood Law Firm | 2004 - 1900 |
| Owner | Magwood Law Firm | N/A |
| Associate Counsel | St. Paul Travelers | 2005 - 2006 |
| Associate Counsel | St. Paul Travelers | 2005 - 2006 |
| Senior Associate | Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP | 2007 - 2009 |
| Senior Associate | Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP | 2007 - 2009 |
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