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Bruce A. Sutphin, Esq.

Bruce A. Sutphin began his legal career performing medical negligence defense work and representing a local community hospital in 1984. He transitioned to representing plaintiffs in medical negligence and other personal injury litigation in 1994 with a Capital Region law firm, where he worked primarily on birth injury litigation, as well as motor vehicle negligence, labor law cases, and products liability matters. Bruce remained with that firm and became a partner until its dissolution in 2018. He has been Of Counsel with LaFave, Wein & Frament since February 2018.

Bruce has a background in scientific research, having graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Chemistry, and completing graduate studies in Biochemistry at UConn.

Prior to entering the legal profession, he spent 15 months as a diener, assisting the medical examiner of Middlesex County, Connecticut, and her associate pathologists with the performance of post-mortem examinations (autopsies). He also worked in the clinical histology laboratory.

Bruce then worked as a Research Associate in Transplantation and Surgery at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. He conducted research in tissue and organ preservation and transplantation, including kidney, liver, heart, and pancreas transplantation. He assisted surgeons in the removal of cadaveric kidneys, livers, and hearts, pre-transplant preservation, and implantation of donor kidneys. Bruce attended law school at night while working full-time in research and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law, graduating in three and a half years in the top ten percent of his class.

Bruce values the intersection of law, medicine, science, and mechanics in plaintiff medical negligence, products liability, and other personal injury cases. He relates well to clients, understands their medical issues, and assists them throughout the legal process.

In his free time, Bruce enjoys traveling with his wife, children (and their spouses), and nine grandchildren, and spending time with his family’s two dogs and two cats. He also has an interest in sports cars—working on and driving them—as well as reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and constructing models. Bruce has coached youth travel soccer from under 8 to under 19 age groups in Clifton Park and has coached Little League Baseball in Clifton Park and East Hartford, Connecticut.

Medical Research Activity

  • Member, Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Honor Society
  • Past member, Research Committee at Hartford Hospital
  • Past Chairman, Hartford Hospital Employees Council
  • Past member, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
  • Past member, North American Transplant Coordinators Organization
  • Past member, Society for Cryobiology
  • Past non-physician affiliate, Transplantation Society and the American College of Surgeons
  • Past Presenter, International Meeting of the Society of Transplantation Surgeons in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Provided testimony to the Connecticut Legislative Committee on the definition of brain death

Publications (peer-reviewed scientific literature):

  • Fibrin Formation in Plasma Perfusates during Kidney Perfusion; Schweizer RT, Sutphin BA, Bartus SA, Journal of Surgical Research, 24:57.2, 1978.
  • Reversal of Renal Vasospasm by Venous Perfusion; Sutphin BA, Schweizer RT, Bartus SA, Transplantation Proceedings, 13(1 Pt 2), 702–706, 1981.
  • Biliary Reconstruction Methods for Liver Transplantation; Schweizer RT, Sutphin BA, Bartus SA, Transplantation Proceedings, 13(1 Pt 2), 842–844, 1981.
  • In Situ Cadaver Kidney Perfusion: Experimental and Clinical Studies; Schweizer RT, Sutphin BA, Bartus SA, Transplantation, 32(2), 482–487, 1981.
  • Effect of Different Magnesium Levels in Kidney Preservation Perfusate; Schweizer RT, Sutphin BA, Transplantation, 34(4), 225–228, 1982.
  • Kidney Preservation Failure Using Combined Collins’ Solution and Plasma Perfusion; Schweizer RT, Sutphin BA, Transplantation, 36(1), 24–26, 1983.
  • Duct Management of Segmental Pancreatic Allografts in Pigs; Schweizer RT, Sutphin BA, Pfau PF, Calaluce RD, Berman MM, Transplantation Proceedings, 16(3), 759–766, 1984.

Legal and Academic Activity

  • Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1983)
  • Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and the Northern District of New York (1985)
  • Past member, American Association for Justice (AAJ)
  • Past member, Birth Trauma Litigation Group
  • Past member, Medical Negligence Information Exchange Group

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Christine

This law firm was incredibly caring and supportive throughout our entire case, always making us feel heard and understood. Their level of organization was truly impressive, and every detail was handled with precision and professionalism. They successfully negotiated with three separate entities on our behalf, demonstrating remarkable skill and persistence. Throughout the entire process, they kept us consistently informed, providing clear updates and promptly answering all of our questions. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, the outcome was outstanding, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their exceptional work.

Kelly

Lafave, Wein, Frament and Karic fought tirelessly for my case, most importantly Jason Frament and Amina Karic. It was an emotionally exhausting case with many complexities involved but their strategic thinking and bold advocacy helped me achieve a favorable outcome. Exceptional service and results. I can not thank you enough for fighting for my family, forever grateful

Michael

Very professional and helpful.

Ann

Mr.Frament is an excellent attorney.He kept us informed and understood what we were going through as a family as a result from the accident.He was professional and compassionate.He was genuinely concerned about the case results and not because of what compensation he would get.He fought hard for us .He negotiated with insurance companies to get liens lowered.Mr.Fragment and his law firm are very compassionate and thoughtful.You should definately select Mr.Frament.You would not regret it.Real good attorney who is also a good person too.

Heidi Maria

Turning my case to Lafave Wein and Frament proved finality and resolve in the right direction. They moved matters along, settlement was made, and Jason Frament delivered. Collectively he and Paul Wein did it….and I would highly recommend Jason Frament and Firm to any person who seeks action and finality. They have acted in my best interest 100 percent, along with Anne G. who communicated effectively. Thank you both for laying the groundwork for future representation, if a need arises.