Firm Overview

Personal Injury ▪ Medical Malpractice ▪ Criminal Charges

You deserve an attorney who has an exemplary reputation and will stand up for your rights aggressively. The legal system can be intimidating when you are unfamiliar with all the procedures. You need a lawyer with a consistent record of advocating for his clients. For effective legal help, contact Attorney Robert H. Astor in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Over his 27-year legal career, he has proven his ability as a litigator, mediator, arbitrator, and negotiator. Attorney Astor has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to represent his clients in personal injury and criminal matters.

As a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Trial Lawyers Association, Attorney Astor has the professional credentials to handle your case effectively.

Some examples of his experience in litigation and negotiation include:

• Claims successfully resolved against the United States Veteran's Administration brought on behalf of the murder victims of a nurse at the Northampton VA Hospital;
• $1.1 million settlement of a medical malpractice claim brought on behalf of a mentally retarded plaintiff against numerous physicians who failed to diagnose lithium toxicity;
• Jury award for plaintiff against a police department stemming from a serious accident in which police wrongfully issued a citation to the plaintiff for failure to yield to a police vehicle;
• Successful resolution of a claim brought on behalf of a young woman who was sexually assaulted by her physician;
• Jury verdict for the plaintiff against defendant manufacturer, contractor and municipality stemming from injuries suffered after a bank of lockers fell on the plaintiff;
• Acquittals secured on behalf of criminal defendants charged with offenses ranging from operating under the influence of alcohol to committing perjury;
• Securing reversals for clients before the First Circuit Federal Court of Appeals after their convictions for charges ranging from intimidation of a witness to violating federal firearms laws.

Arbitration and Mediation

Before pursuing litigation, it is always wise to consider mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. Attorney Robert H. Astor is an experienced negotiator and has extensive experience representing clients in arbitrations and mediations.

To learn more about the Law Offices of Robert H. Astor, contact us today. Call (413) 781-1144 for a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.