Donna-Maria Lonergan, Insurance Attorney in Hartford, Connecticut
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AssociateatLevine & Sharp
Hartford, CT
Practicing insurance in Hartford since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Donna-Maria Lonergan is an associate based in Hartford, CT. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Donna-Maria has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Levine & Sharp. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Hartford, CT
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Hartford, CT.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Donna-Maria Lonergan: Donna-Maria Lonergan is an associate based in Hartford, CT. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Donna-Maria has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Levine & Sharp. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Donna-Maria's practice areas in Hartford
Donna-Maria concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donna-Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Hartford, Connecticut
Donna-Maria takes insurance matters in Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna-Maria agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Hartford, Connecticut
Donna-Maria takes personal injury matters in Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donna-Maria agrees to represent you.
Biography
Donna-Maria Lonergan, insurance attorney serving Hartford
Donna-Maria Lonergan is an associate based in Hartford, CT. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Donna-Maria has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Levine & Sharp. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review. Donna-Maria works from Hartford, Connecticut and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Donna-Maria Lonergan is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury law, insurance defense law. Donna-Maria received a B.S. degree from Sacred Heart University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years. Donna-Maria practices at Levine & Sharp in Hartford, CT.
How Donna-Maria handles insurance matters
Donna-Maria Lonergan is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury law, insurance defense law. Donna-Maria received a B.S. degree from Sacred Heart University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years. Donna-Maria practices at Levine & Sharp in Hartford, CT.
Who Donna-Maria represents
Donna-Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Hartford and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Donna-Maria studied and practices
University of Connecticut
J.D. · 1990
Sacred Heart University
B.S. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Donna-Maria's state bar admissions
Connecticut
1990 · ACTIVE
Donna-Maria studied at J.D. in University of Connecticut and B.S. in Sacred Heart University.
Law school and academic background
Donna-Maria completed J.D. in University of Connecticut and B.S. in Sacred Heart University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donna-Maria runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Donna-Maria's legal honors and published work
Donna-Maria has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Donna-Maria's professional memberships and bar associations
Hartford County and Connecticut Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Connecticut Defense Lawyer's Association
membership
Locations
Donna-Maria Lonergan's office in Hartford
Donna-Maria's primary office is at 10 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, 06106. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Donna-Maria Lonergan — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Donna-Maria. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Hartford.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire Donna-Maria Lonergan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donna-Maria usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Donna-Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna-Maria's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Donna-Maria will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Hartford, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Donna-Maria
Donna-Maria discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Donna-Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Donna-Maria's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Donna-Maria Lonergan
How much does it cost to hire Donna-Maria for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donna-Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Donna-Maria offer a free consultation?
Donna-Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna-Maria's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Donna-Maria's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Donna-Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Donna-Maria take my case if I'm outside Hartford?
Donna-Maria is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Donna-Maria will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Donna-Maria?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Donna-Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Donna-Maria accepting new insurance clients right now?
Donna-Maria's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Hartford, Stamford and New Haven in Connecticut
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