Danbury Lawyers

Walt IV is a former Marine Corps Captain having deployed around the world to many Middle Eastern countries, East Timor, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Australia. Prior to his Marine Corps service, Walt earned his bachelor's degree, cum laude, from Boston University in 1997. Following his Marine Corps service, Walt attended Quinnipiac University's School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and in the top 15% of his class. Walt has tried numerous cases to verdict, from drugs and robbery to murder. Walt teaches at the university level the subjects of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Mock...

Donna Civitello is a partner at Carter & Civitello in Woodbridge, Connecticut. She concentrates her practice in the areas of workers’ compensation and Social Security disability. She graduated from Yale University in 1978 and from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1986. She is an author, along with Robert Carter, Jason Dodge, Jim Pomeranz and Lucas Strunk, of Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Law, a legal treatise. She also authored Injured on the Job, a handbook for injured workers and union representatives. She is a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, and serves...

Attorney Chaudry is resident of Connecticut. Her interest in immigration law stems from her passion for helping people. She represents clients throughout the United States on immigration matters ranging from permanent residence (green card) to citizenship (naturalization)

Prior to attending law school, Attorney Colarusso spent a year working as a paralegal at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in NYC. During law school, he was a research assistant to a professor and also clerked at a local law firm. Upon graduation, Attorney Colarusso began his post law school career as a Prosecutor. He handled all aspects of his cases from arrest through trial. He spent his time as a prosecutor handling violent crimes, drug cases, gun possession and sexual assault trials. As a defense attorney, he has successfully represented individuals facing Murder, Assault, Burglary, Domestic Violence, Drug...

Daniel McGuire comes from a family that has practiced law for generations. He learned early that the way to best serve clients is to be honest and transparent in all dealings, and to always provide the quality of service he would expect for himself and his family. To this end, our firm strives to be the place our clients turn to first with any legal question or problem, knowing that they will receive guidance that they can trust. Our firm is built on the foundations of quality and integrity. Nothing is more gratifying to us than...

Toya Alek Graham has over 30 years of experience as an attorney litigating criminal and civil matters in state and federal courts. She also has experience handling DCF cases, family, juvenile and landlord/tenant matters.

Kieran J. Costello, Esq. is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. In addition, Mr. Costello is the Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the Greater Bar Association, a Member of the Elder Law Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association and a Member of the Trust and Estates Committee of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.

Mr. Costello has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Housatonic Community College since 1993. Previously, he was a Professor of Law at Albertus Magnus College and Associate...

I represent clients in:
1. Family Court and divorce matters including legal separation, annulment, alimony, child support, custody, parenting plans and post judgment issues involving modification and contempt. I draft and review prenuptial and post nuptial agreements. I also handle Restraining Orders.
2. Juvenile Court cases where a child has been arrested. In addition, I help parents who are involved with DCF including Orders of Temporary Custody, Neglect Petitions and appeals of Substantiation and Central Registry.
3. Probate Court issues concerning Termination of Parental Rights, Guardianship, Adoptions plus Estate Administration and Will Contests.
4. Personal Injury victims involved in car...

John Harrington is a sole practitioner specializing in litigation, including divorce cases with highly contested child custody matters, and post judgment family court representation. John has successfully represented clients in a wide range of matters, from high-value international commercial arbitration overseas to local landlord/tenant disputes. John also represents parties to commercial and residential real estate transactions. John's representation is highly accessible, with clients provided mobile contact information for quick response to your concerns.

I believe in good communication with you. I listen carefully to everything you tell me and with empathy. There is nothing that you can't discuss with me openly and rationally. I will go over all options in the handling of your divorce, including what you want, and how best to achieve your goals. I use email and phone and am available at all times to discuss problems and strategies. I have been a divorce attorney since 1980 and have handled trials, settlements, arbitrations, mediations, appeals, and back again to trials on remand. I have heard every story imaginable. My experience...

For nearly thirty years Attorney Laurie Giles has answered those questions for her clients and helped them navigate through life's most challenging times. She has the knowledge and compassion to guide clients through the legal maze and find the resolution which best suits their personal needs and desires.

Laurie Giles, who is the Author of What Now? Divorce Planning and What Now? Elder Planning (both available on Amazon). Her ability to present complex legal and business issues in an understandable manner has made her a sought-after speaker, continuing education lecturer, and media source. A former radio talk...

At the Law Firm of Loughlin FitzGerald we are the best when it comes to handling personal injury claims in Connecticut. We serve New Haven, Meriden, and Wallingford. Our lawyers have experience on both side of injury claims and have the tools necessary to get you the compensation you deserve.

Founding and managing partner of boutique general practice law firm, a well-known general litigation practice that covers civil and criminal litigation through trial and appeal.

Selected achievements:
• Defense and successful counterclaim of seven-figure federal judgment
• Recoveries in numerous personal injury lawsuits against top rated insurance defense
• CUIPA recovery against insurer for failure to pay cardiopulmonary disability claim
• Initiated, litigated, negotiated and resolved complex commercial litigation of multiple commercial parties
• Start to finish courtside and jury awards in multiple civil rights lawsuits
• Labor and employment recoveries against municipalities and prominent government official
• Successful reversal of lower court ruling on appeal
• Supervised, trained and mentored...

Graduate:
J.D. Quinnipiac College School of Law formerly University of Bridgeport School of Law

Southern Connecticut State University Bachelor of Arts

2005-2017 Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of West Haven, West Haven, Connecticut

Former Chairman of the City of West Haven Economic Development Commission

Corporation Counsel through the Marcus Law Firm as Firm Corporation Counsel for the Town of Branford, Connecticut 2005-2007

Publications:
Effective Mortgage Foreclosure Techniques in Connecticut
1994, National Business Institute, Inc. Co-author

Connecticut Foreclosure and Repossession
1995 National Business Institute, Inc. Co-author

Connecticut Foreclosure and Repossession
1997 National Business Institute, Inc. Co-author

Getting Paid: Successful Strategies for Resolving Construction Lien Claims in Connecticut 2005 National Business Institute, Inc....

I bring a wide variety of legal and practical experience to my law practice. I will work hard to secure the compensation and legal benefits that you are entitled to.

Donna has practiced in the Farmington Valley since 1994. She attended the University of Rochester and graduated with honors with a dual degree in Biology and Chemistry. She began a career working for Aetna Life and Casualty prior to enrolling in law school at the University of Connecticut, where she graduated with honors, third in her class. After working for a large Hartford law firm and clerking in the Connecticut court for the Honorable Michael R. Sheldon, she entered solo practice in 1997, and formed her current firm Murphy, Laudati, Kiel, Buttler & Rattigan in...

I primarily practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law. My approach to each case is rooted in cooperation and collaboration. However, the best settlements arise from being fully prepared for trial, and I am a seasoned and skilled litigator, having honed my courtroom advocacy skills in hundreds, now thousands, of hearings, motions and trials. I have a strong track record in crafting financial settlements and parenting plans that avoid post-divorce pitfalls. Operating a boutique practice, my team and I offer unparalleled responsiveness and a personal touch to our clients. I understand the challenges of divorce and am...

Bilingual immigration attorney. Owner and managing attorney at J. Molina Immigration Law LLC.

30+ years of practice in Family Law