John Jessep
John Jessep
John Jessep's wide experience as a trial lawyer includes handling cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, automobile negligence, premises liability, police misconduct and virtually all other areas of personal injury law. He has tried numerous cases in the state and Federal Courts and has won thousands of personal injury settlements for his clients.
John is valued by KK&B for his courtroom litigation experience, legal knowledge and sound judgment. A former basketball player at Valparaiso, John brings a competitive edge to the courtroom.
John Jessep is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Connecticut Bar Association and the Bridgeport and Danbury Bar Associations.
Areas of Practice
- Malpractice
- Personal Injury
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1972
- Connecticut, 1973
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
Published Works
- Selective Pacifism, Retroactivity and H.R. 832, 6, Valparaiso University Law Review 72, 1971
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Bridgeport Bar Association, Member
- Danbury Bar Association, Member
- Connecticut Bar Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association , Member
Past Employment Positions
KK&B Attorneys Win Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict in CT
A Norwalk couple was awarded $58.6 million Wednesday, a record for a single incident of medical malpractice in Connecticut, in a case involving an obstetrician accused of waiting too long to perform a cesarean section and a boy who has cerebral palsy...
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Smokeless Tobacco Maker Settles Suit
The nation's largest smokeless tobacco company agreed to settle for $5 million a lawsuit brought by the family of a decades-long user who died of mouth cancer...
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Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder Day in Bridgeport, CT
In honor of the firm’s 75th anniversary, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch proclaims December 13th “Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder Day” in the city of Bridgeport. The proclamation reads, in part, “today we celebrate Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder for its inspired dedication in representing those in our society whose rights have been violated or those who have been catastrophically injured.” In attendance at the special ceremony were leaders from many non-profit organizations that the firm has supported over the years, in keeping with its philosophy of giving back to the community.
Koskoff to Represent Family of Michael Jackson
The children and mother of pop star Michael Jackson have reached out to a Bridgeport lawyer for help in their wrongful death lawsuit against the late singer's concert promoter.
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Court Ruling Strengthens Insurance Safety Net
Earlier this month, he won a state Supreme Court case that improved his clients’ chances of recovering from the state’s insurer of last resort.
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Richard Bieder interviewed on WICC
K&B Attorney Richard Bieder interviewed on WICC about Trial Lawyers Care and the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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