Law Office of J. Xavier Pryor

12/13/2025

RESULTS MATTER!!! I have not been doing many of these post COVID. That does not reflect a lack of results, but a need to focus on other things.
At times, the results that fail to meet the "eye-popping" test bring the greatest satisfaction. This client tripped over an uneven sidewalk at a plaza, breaking the tip of the small finger on the left, non-dominant hand. Initially, the client was not going to make a claim, but the client's friend (and a former client of mine) advised that she give me a call. After going to view the site, I determined she had a valid claim.
When treatment completed, the physician provided a small disability rating to the non-dominant left hand. I sent a settlement proposal to the adjuster. The adjuster, with a dismissive demeanor and arrogance that get me going, talked about pre-existing injury to the same finger, questionable liability, no affect on client's life. I listened, taking notes to allow me to counter her arguments in the next conversatison. She offered $8k, saying she had a little room to move, but there was no way this case was worth$20k, or even high teens. She established my mission and goal. Get this into the high twenties, low thirties.
I called the client, who was ecstatic about the $8k, believing she would get no compensation. I told her to sit tight, because I would get more. I countered at $40k, the adjuster moved to $11k, then $15k. I eventually went to $32k. She stated she would meet me in the mid point between my last demand, and her last offer. She would pay $25,000 on this case she said was not worth the high teens. This offer, she stated, represented her last and best. I told her I needed $30k to get it done. After days of consistent negotiating, I got radio silence. No response to phone calls or emails. Time to exercise patience, and leave it to her to reach out. eventually, after a 2.5 week break, she called to tell she had $27,500.00. After conferring with my client, who would have taken the $11k offer, I accepted the offer in the high $20k range that the adjuster did not believe the case was worth...or something.
Having referrals from former clients, then exceeding the wildest expectations of the referred client makes my day, and the client's. My goal is to exceed expectations, and get more than other attorneys will get on the same case. Each case is different, of course, and results can vary. That having been said, when you or a loved one suffers injury as a result of another's negligence, who do you want in your corner? Call (860) 246-0191 for your free case evaluation.

06/26/2025

I have a client (African American) who wished to pursue a discrimination claim against the Sugar Factory Restaurant at Foxwood Casino. The client is African American and disabled. I had never delved into this area of law, but decided to take the case. In short, the restaurant employees denied entry to my client with a scooter, saying it was too large, then allowed a white woman entry with the identical scooter a few minutes later. They placed the lady at a table adjacent to where my client sat. After a hearing before the CHRO, a finding a probable cause that discrimination had occurred on the bases of physical handicap and race entered. The next step in the process is mediation, which I just completed.

The owner of the Sugar Factory restaurants is a man named Lloyd Sugarman. LLOYD SUGARMAN. Before the mediation, I just had this sense of ill-feeling about this man. He confirmed all of that. As is the case in mediation, the mediator meets with the claimant first to see what our opening demands were. I will not get into the money aspect, but amongst our demands were a written policy regarding wheelchair and scooter accessibility, posting that policy for public viewing, ADA compliance training for the employees on a yearly basis, and provision of equal access for individuals renting Foxwood scooters, which are a bit larger than other brands. My client was not in a larger, rented Foxwood scooter, but Sugar Factory at Foxwood claimed that the client was, and used that as a justification for not allowing entrance with the scooter. The employees also claimed that my client's party was loud and threatening. THANK GOD FOR VIDEO EVIDENCE!!! Anyway, we present our opening salvo. What was Lloyd Sugarman's answer? It was as follows:

"I am offering nothing to resolve this. I am offended that my restaurant was found to have probably committed discrimination. I am a Jew, and I suffer persecution on a daily basis. I have a son-in-law who is Black, and I wish everyday that I could trade places with him." I guess that is because Blacks do not suffer persecution, and receive so many benefits from society that living as a Black person is easy?

Here is the thing, nobody came into this mediation trying to compare hardships with this as***le. Nobody came into this mediation to diminish or deny the struggle or oppression that Jews face. So why did he decide to make this about race? If he is upset about the finding of probable discrimination, FIRE THE EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLE. I cannot tell you the restraint I had to exercise during the hearings, which took place over four different dates, based upon the disrespectful treatment opposing counsel demonstrated toward my client. He is Jewish, as well. I guess the owner's disposition has filtered down to his employees.

I post this because if you are Black and patronize ANY Sugar Factory restaurants, any where in the world after reading this, know into whose pocket you are putting money. Second, hopefully this is the opening salvo to exposing this piece of garbage, to his financial and social detriment. I assume a settlement would have resulted in some sort of confidentiality agreement. No settlement, no confidentiality!!! I will see you at the formal hearing, sugar!

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11/15/2024

RESULTS MATTER!!! My client suffered a work-related leg injury, resulting in a below knee amputation. The Workers' Compensation Act provided the only avenue for recovery in this instance. The battles the Law Office of J Xavier Pryor fought and won were numerous. The insurer chose a less-than-stellar prosthetic provider. I fought their choice, and got the client prosthetic care from one of the best prosthetic providers in the world. The insurer chose a provider for psychological counseling. I fought their choice, and got a psychiatrist approved who more closely aligned with the client's needs and personality. The insurer, on multiple occasions, claimed the client had reached maximum medical improvement and had the ability to work, in an effort to stop paying him for being temporarily totally disabled (TTD). I fought, and maintained the client's TTD payments throughout this process (this increases the chances of a more favorable settlement). Finally, the insurance provider wanted to settle the claim.

We appeared before the Workers' Compensation Commission, and the insurer offered something just north of $500,000.00 to settle the case. The Workers' Compensation judge asked me what I thought, and I said "They forgot one of the commas." This incensed the insurance company lawyer, who fumed that I apparently did not realize this was a workers' compensation claim, and not one of my personal injury claims! Long story short, the carrier found the comma I was looking for, and we resolved the claim for $1,032,535!!!

Workers' Compensation claims can be tough to navigate. The insurer will always attempt to direct the employee's care to the physician of its choosing. Having an attorney who knows the injured party's right to choose a physician, and who is willing to fight that fight can make a difference.Every case, of course, is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Having said that, if you are injured on the job, on the road, or on the sidewalk, the Law Office of J. Xavier Pryor has your back!!!

12/16/2023

RESULTS MATTER!!! I just settled a case that has been pending since pre-COVID. My client suffered injuries in a rear-end motor vehicle accident. The insurance company said the collision was minor, and my client was not injured. It mattered not that the client's entire life had been upended by this accident. It mattered not that complaints of radiating leg pain began 3 days following the accident. It mattered not that the client had back surgery. The insurance carrier hired two "experts" -back surgeons- who stated that my client suffered no permanent injuries from the accident. I deposed one of the experts, and got that expert to admit that the force of a collision is not determinant of injuries. After all, people suffer back injuries tying their shoes and sneezing. The carrier offered $90k, then $100k. I told them I would try the case, and likely get $1,000,00 or more. As jury selection approached, the insurer became aware I was not going to crack, and I was ready and willing to go to trial. I heard through the grapevine that opposing counsel was asking around about me. Apparently, the feedback lessened their resolve. I settled the claim for $600,000.00!!! I still believe that $1,000,000 or more at trial was likely, but the client's expectations were more modest (client thought a $300k settlement would have been good). I like exceeding client expectations! Clients tend to like it when I do that, as well.

As always, every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. That having been said, who are you going to call?

12/15/2023

The Law Office Of J. Xavier Pryor is hiring. We are hoping to hire a receptionist who will also handle pre-litigation tasks, such as requesting client medical records, calendaring, and organizing files. This is a part-time position, 4 days a week, and 6-8 hours per day. the position pay$20/hr. The candidate must possess strong writing and verbal communications skills. A high school diploma is required. Interested candidates can respond to: [email protected]. A resume, or brief history of work experience is helpful, but not required.

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09/14/2023

The Law Office Of J. Xavier Pryor is hiring. We are hoping to hire a receptionist who will also handle pre-litigation tasks, such as requesting client medical records, calendaring, and organizing files. This is a part-time position, 4 days a week, and 6 hours per day. The candidate must possess strong writing and verbal communications skills. A high school diploma is required. Interested candidates can respond to: [email protected]. A resume, or brief history of work experience is helpful.