Jon A. August

Jon A. August is a veteran Connecticut attorney with more than four decades of experience representing clients in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. Admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1981 and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut in 1982, he has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of injured workers and individuals harmed in accidents. His practice emphasizes workers’ compensation law, where he has represented numerous municipal police officers and firefighters in claims involving workplace injuries, pensions, and retirement benefits.

Jon earned his B.A. from the University of Connecticut in 1977 and his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in 1981. This education provided him with a strong foundation in advocacy and trial practice, preparing him for a career devoted to client representation in complex injury and compensation matters.

In addition to his workers’ compensation practice, Jon has extensive experience in personal injury litigation. He has secured substantial verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a $2.5 million verdict for a young boy injured in a motor vehicle accident. His long-standing dedication to trial practice extends to serving as a mediator and arbitrator in both personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, helping parties achieve fair resolutions outside of court.

From 1995 to 2006, Jon A. August served as a Hearing Officer for the Board of Education of the City of Bridgeport, adjudicating student discipline and expulsion matters. He has also contributed to the legal field through published work, including an article for the Workers’ Compensation Quarterly. Active in professional organizations, Jon is a member of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. His career reflects a consistent commitment to advocacy, fairness, and achieving results for injured clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyer’s Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Connecticut
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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