Fairfield County Lawyers

Hartford Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorneys
Experienced and Aggressive Connecticut Lawyers
Our philosophy is simple. We focus on providing our clients in criminal defense and personal injury with highly skilled, professional and vigorous representation from the very beginning to the end. We believe good lawyering is important—excellent “counsel” is critical!


For more than 20 years, Woolf Law Firm, LLC has focused on preserving clients' rights in the Greater Hartford area and throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida and New York (Federal only). The Connecticut criminal defense attorneys at our firm are committed to developing an aggressive defense strategy for individuals accused of misdemeanor and...

Attorney Jones is dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive legal representation in criminal defense. He offers personalized and specialized attention for each and every case. With years of experience as a practicing attorney and substantial experience helping those charged with federal and state criminal offenses, you can trust his knowledge and effectiveness. When your freedom is at jeopardy, you don’t only need an experienced trial lawyer, you need a warrior and Attorney Jones provides both.

Have a question about your mortgage, the foreclosure process in Connecticut, or have a home that has a crumbling foundation? I'd love to talk to you to determine how I can help.

I have been respresenting investors for more than 30 years in Court, Arbitration, and through alternative dispute resolution fora. I have offices in Connecticut and Florida, and pride myself in having user friendly fees, and being prudent about the virtues of jurisprudence!

A native of Connecticut, Adrian Mark Baron is a partner in the law office of Podorowsky, Thompson & Baron. Attorney Baron has been profiled by various publications including the distinguished New York Law Journal, publications of the American Bar Association,the New Britain Herald, Boston's White Eagle News and the Pace Law School Alumni Magazine He is currently the co-author of a weekly legal issues column appearing throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts that reaches an estimated 25,000 readers. His views on Immigration reform, Polish-American relations, and other topical issues have been published in such wide forums as the New York Post, the...

Sean was born and raised in CT. He obtained undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Psychology before moving on to obtain his JD from the University of Connecticut. He has significant experience working cases with a variety of international components during his time as the manager of the tax department at Parent & Parent LLP and he continues to employ his experience to assist his clients now that he has opened his own firm.

Attorney Dean Hanafin started his legal career as a prosecutor with the Office of the State’s Attorney where he handled criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony cases. He was responsible for a significant daily docket, in addition to hearings and trial work. He tried numerous cases to verdict and developed his trial skills from significant time spent in the courtroom. In addition to training on trial tactics, Attorney Hanafin also received training on technological advancements that impact evidence in cases, including cell phone technology and current laws as they apply to drone use.

After moving on from his role...

Knowledge. Experience. Compassion. When you meet with Erin, you’ll quickly see that what she accomplishes for you is much more than simply drafting legal documents. Under Erin’s kind and gentle demeanor is an experienced attorney who will take great strides to understand your objectives. After all, your plan must be tailored to meet your specific circumstances, and your personal wishes. Who is the right person to make financial or healthcare decisions for you? Who should you choose to serve as trustee? How can you leave money to a beneficiary with creditor or other issues? Erin will take the time to guide...

Attorney Robert J. Guendelsberger founded the Guendelsberger Law Offices, LLP law firm in 1983. Over the years, the firm has grown and effectively assists its clients throughout Litchfield and Fairfield counties. Bob has made it a priority that the law firm remains committed to providing top-quality legal services to clients.

Attorney Guendelsberger is known throughout the community and legal profession as an aggressive advocate and an exceptional attorney. Bob has been bringing cases to trial without hesitation for three decades. He is a member of the litigation and workers compensation sections of the American Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers...

Tom Pettinicchi is a highly skilled injury lawyer and partner at the law offices of D'Amico & Pettinicchi. He is an active member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and a member of its General Tort Committee. He is also a member of the CT Bar Association, American Bar Association, AAJ, Waterbury and Litchfield Bar Associations.

I practice with Ouellette, Deganis & Gallagher & Grippe, LLC. We are a six attorney firm including: Sergio Deganis, Karen Gallagher, Joseph Grippe, Steven Grant, Grayson Colt Holmes and James Demetriades. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

We represent plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury matters of all types including auto accident, slip and fall, negligence, explosion, fire, construction, product liability, wrongful death, uninsured motorist, head injury, back injury, burn injury, sexual abuse, animal and dog bite cases.

I am available to help injured persons make a prompt recovery in any matter involving personal injury....

Jim joined Loughlin FitzGerald in 2013. He is a litigator whose practice focuses on personal injury cases—including those involving catastrophic injuries or wrongful death—pending in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. His cases often involve motor vehicle accident and premises liability claims, but he has also represented individuals, small businesses, municipalities, utility companies, and others in a variety of matters. He has experience with every step of the litigation process from beginning to end, including pre-suit negotiations; drafting complaints; preparing and arguing pre-trial motions; conducting written discovery and depositions; settlement negotiations; and trial, when necessary. He has also authored appellate briefs...

Michael P. Foley, Jr. graduated from the University of Connecticut and Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Foley was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1981 and has developed a solid basis of trial experience over many years of practice, including both court and jury trials. Mr. Foley's practice is devoted primarily to plaintiffs personal injury work, including automobile accidents, premises liability, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, negligent security, construction accidents and products liability, among other cases. Mr. Foley also represents injured employees in workers' compensation claims. Mr. Foley has achieved success in numerous cases including a recent case involving an engineer...

For more than thirty years, Attorney Joseph DePaola has been providing quality legal services and advice to businesses and individuals throughout the New Haven Area. Attorney DePaola will help you navigate the legal system and set you on the right path to resolving your legal issues. Attorney DePaola is a Master Mason as well as an experienced Trial Lawyer with varied adversarial involvement in all phases of Superior and Administrative Agencies. Joseph DePaola graduated from the University of New Haven with a Political Science B.A. in 1972. Joseph continued on to Samford University to attend Cumberland School of...

Peter Rotatori,III has over 20 years of civil personal injury experience. He has settled, mediated, arbitrated, and tried to final judgment a vast number of personal injury cases.These cases have included automobile tort cases, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, workers' compensation injuries, premises liability claims,dental malpractice and medical mammography radiology malpractice. He has represented many clients who reside outside the State of Connecticut who have been hurt in the State of Connecticut. He has also assisted both out of state counsel and in state law firms in personal injury litigation, arbitration and Connecticut civil procedure. He proudly offers personal injury help for...

I started a business at 25 with two partners, knowing very little about the industry (a dental group). We grew the brand to over 40 locations across the Northeast before consummating a private equity sale. During that time my passion for business and law grew, thus I attended Western New England University School of Law at night. Now, having passed the CT State Bar, I am using my business experience in helping fellow entrepreneurs, business owners and families at all stages of business. Additionally, due to the significant overlap with Estate Planning, I have tailored my...

Located in the greater Hartford area, Edward P. Jurkiewicz has represented individuals and businesses for nearly three decades. Attorney Jurkiewicz focuses his practice on divorce, custody, business law, foreclosure defense, and bankruptcy. Ed distinguishes himself through professionalism, thoughtfulness, and thoroughness. He listens carefully to each client's situation and develops result-oriented strategies that factor in their specific goals and requirements.

Litigation, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Family, Child Welfare, Criminal, Wills, Workers Compensation, and more.

Van Dyke Law, LLC is a boutique law firm handling real estate closings and personal injury litigation throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. We handle every type of real estate transaction - purchases, sales, short sales, and refinances - and handle personal injury litigation in both State and Federal courts.

Van Dyke Law, LLC, leverages cutting edge technology to provide the best customer service to our clients. With offices strategically located in West Hartford, Glastonbury, and Enfield, Connecticut, Van Dyke Law, LLC is able to meet with its clients wherever, and whenever, it's most convenient for them.

Attorney Cates is a former United States Marine. There he served as an M60 operator in the 5th Marine Regiment and managed the substance abuse program for the Regiment. Attorney Cates attended the University Of Connecticut School Of Law. He is a graduate of San Diego State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies.

Collin Udell's appellate practice focuses on U.S. Supreme Court litigation and on complex or novel issues arising in other federal appeals. Ms. Udell has taken a central role in 25 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, some of which have been widely acknowledged as among the most important cases of the last few terms, involving bankruptcy, statutory construction, the First Amendment, the Commerce Clause, jurisdiction, arbitration, civil rights, procedure, taxation, and insurance. In addition to her Supreme Court experience, Ms. Udell has also represented clients in a wide variety of cases in the federal courts of appeal, including matters involving...

Full service law firm with a concentration on Plaintiff Personal Injury Work, Criminal Defense, and Residential real estate closings. I pride myself on providing high level legal service comparable to a larger firm while maintaining the intimate employment connection. My goal is to make you feel that your issue is the most important file on my desk, not just one of a thousand other files.

Technology has always been the center of our practice. 5 years prior to Covid we implemented a strategy to efficiently and effectively maintain contact with our personal injury clients. Upon retaining us for a new case,...

I have been practicing law since 1997. I began my career as an Army Lawyer. During that time, I was appointed Special Assistant United States Attorney. I prosecuted numerous felonies and misdemeanors, and was able to obtain significant trial experience. After leaving Government, I entered private practice. I worked for two firms. One was an insurance defense firm. There, I learned the nuts and bolts of personal injury. After that, I was recruited by one of Connecticut's largest and prestigious firms. There, I learned how to handle difficult and complex cases on...

Firm Focus and History I established Forghany Law, P.C. with the philosophy of a small firm helping people with their legal dilemmas. Forghany Law, P.C. focuses on Chapter 7 & 13 Consumer (Debtor) Bankruptcy. Family Law, Criminal Defense. We also handle Personal Injury, Torts, and Products Liability. Check out the website www.ForghanyLaw.com for a complete list. Previous Employment Summary I am no stranger to hard work. During my college years, I was a volunteer EMT. During law school I taught CPR for the American Red Cross, and also was a computer repair technician. Now during my short career as an attorney, I have had...

I have been practicing law for 25 years and currently engage in a broad legal practice that includes advising individual clients regarding consumer financial services law, consumer protection, debtor’s rights and in connection with credit card debt, mortgages and other consumer loans. I represent clients in consumer class actions and commercial litigation. During my career on Wall Street, I advised many of the world’s leading commercial banks and their securities broker/dealer affiliates on compliance issues and represented them in connection with key financial services reform legislation pending in the U.S. Congress (Graham-Leach Bliley Act, Dodd Frank Act). ...

Robert Galiette is Principal at Robert J. Galiette Attorney at Law, LLC. Rob has more than thirty years of legal experience in insurance and in hospital-based health care administration. Rob served as the Officer in charge of contract, compliance and associated government relations responsibilities at CIGNA, including national accounts such as General Electric and United Technologies Corp., and as reinsurance counsel at the Phoenix Insurance Companies. With a former Connecticut Insurance Commissioner, he established a branch office for a 600-attorney international law firm based in New York City. He has represented Blue Cross plans, HMOs, TPAs, state medical societies, and...

Attorney Karpe has multi-jurisdictional and multi-faceted experience for effectively representing clients in estate planning, elder law, probate, personal injury, workers’ compensation, professional liability, family law and criminal defense cases. With regard to estate planning and elder law, Attorney Karpe furthered his education and knowledge by obtaining his Master of Laws degree (LL.M.). The LL.M. degree indicates that an attorney has acquired advanced, specialized legal training beyond law school. Attorney Karpe focused his Master of Laws degree specifically on estate planning and elder law. In 1985, Attorney Karpe began practicing law in Colorado representing clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. To...

Tax law is all I do and I have helped many taxpayers successfully resolve their tax problems. I listen carefully to my clients in order to gain a complete understanding of their tax problem. After conducting an extensive analysis of your tax problem I will help you to attain the best resolution possible. I represent individuals and small business owners located throughout the State in front of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and taxpayers in Connecticut and throughout the country in matters with the IRS. I work directly with my clients to ensure that they understand every...

Attorney Parisot’s law practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation as well as labor and employment counseling and litigation. In addition to Connecticut courts, Attorney Parisot has represented clients before the courts in Texas and Illinois. Attorney Parisot represents clients before municipal and other governmental boards and commissions. Tom Parisot has been a presenter for numerous seminars and lectures regarding legal matters, including workers’ compensation and employment law, for the Waterbury Bar Association, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the National Business Institute and the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys. He served as Assistant Corporation Counsel...

Daniel O. Tully, Esq. is a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut and lectures on Elder Law, Total Care Planning, estate administration and estate planning for the elderly with long term medical needs. Attorney Tully is a former member of Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Attorney Tully is one of only three Connecticut Attorneys ever elected to the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Board of Directors. He served two consecutive terms. A founding member, and former member as the National Chairman of the National Academy of Elder Law...

Attorney Frank C. Bartlett, Jr.‘s achievements inside and outside the courtroom have earned him the distinctions of being named to Connecticut Superlawyers, Connecticut Superlawyers Rising Stars, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut and American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in Connecticut. As a result of settlements he has negotiated on behalf of his clients, Attorney Bartlett has earned a life membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group touted to be “The Top Trial Lawyers in America”. His experience, client satisfaction and peer recognition has further earned Attorney...

Ron Houde is an associate at Ouellette, Deganis, Gallagher & Grippe LLC. He is a trial and appellate lawyer practicing in the areas of insurance defense, personal injury, and general litigation. He practices throughout Connecticut in state, federal, and tribal courts. Ron seeks efficient and just resolution for all his clients whether through trial, dispositive motions, or alternative dispute resolution.

In 2018 and 2019, Connecticut Super Lawyers selected Ron as a Rising Star in Civil Defense Litigation, an honor given to less than 2.5% of practicing attorneys under the age of 40 or in practice for 10 years or less. In...

Attorney Breg was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky and grew up in Southbury. He currently resides in Watertown and practices out of the firm’s Southbury Office. Bill Breg practices in the areas of estate planning and probate administration with experience in the local probate courts. As a professional member of PLAN of Connecticut, Attorney Breg counsels individuals with special needs and advises them about special needs trusts. Attorney Breg also practices in the area of real estate.

Most people come looking for an attorney when something unpleasant has happened in their lives. Attorney McEntee understands the stress that you are experiencing. If retained, Attorney McEntee will personally dedicate himself to your legal matter and work hard to obtain the most positive outcome possible so that you no longer need to worry. Hard work, dedication, results. Rest assured. If you hire Attorney McEntee, your case will be handled competently.

In 2005, Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acted as a liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association. He has fostered education of attorneys in the bankruptcy field and increased access of the public to bankruptcy relief in light of the law passed in 2005. He held that position until 2014.

in 2007, Gene joined with 25 attorneys from around the country in forming the Bankruptcy Law Network, a web site devoted to disseminating clear, concise, and accurate information about consumer credit issues including...

As a dedicated trial lawyer in personal injury and medical malpractice, Mike is an active member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Mike is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on its Board of Governors and on its Executive, Medical Malpractice and Legislative Committees and is Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee. Mike is on the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. He is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and...

Estate planning, Medicaid planning, and estate administration can be complicated – especially if the jargon and concepts are brand new to you. Having someone who can take these difficult concepts and translate them into something understandable is vital. Jeanne's strength lies in her ability to connect with her clients in a way that enables them to understand tricky legalese with empathy and ease. With her thorough communication skills, patience, and compassion, you will walk away understanding your paperwork and your options, as she is simply not a “just sign here” person. Also, a self-proclaimed “people-person”, Jeanne truly enjoys helping people, and has...