Hartford County Lawyers

When you’re involved in a dispute regarding a loved one, you may feel like you are alone in the fight. You want to know you’ve got the right advocate in your corner. Meet Andrew. Your advocate. Andrew will work for you to pursue your goals and help solve problems. Andrew believes the keys to advocating for you are preparation, compassion, and empathy. He will immediately make you feel at ease with his caring and easy-going manner. And you can be assured that Andrew has your best interests at top of mind. Ultimately, Andrew’s goal is to pave the way for shared understanding...

Attorney Paul J. Knierim practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, and resolution of probate disputes. Paul, a retired probate judge, brings unparalleled problem-solving strategies to bear on even the most complex of issues. He also serves as a mediator to help families to resolve disputes outside of court. Paul's experience includes more than two decades of service in the judiciary. He served for 12 years as judge of the Simsbury Probate Court. In 2008, the Chief Justice appointed Paul to lead the state’s Probate Courts as Probate Court Administrator, a role he served until 2019....

Atty. Evelyn Gryk Frolich has been a practicing attorney in the State of Connecticut since 1979. Atty. Gryk Frolich primarily represents clients in family law. This includes Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Litigation and Probate Court matters which include representations as varied as probate documents for step parent adoptions to termination of parental rights. Atty. Gryk Frolich is President of the Collaborative Divorce Professional Group, and currently a member of the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section, the Hartford County Bar Association, the American Bar Association family law section and the National Advocates Society. Attorney Gryk Frolich also serves...

Balancing everyday responsibilities and expectations can be challenging when you are caring for a loved one living with a disability. Add estate or special needs planning for the future into the mix, and it may feel utterly overwhelming. Attorney Colleen Masse understands what you are feeling and can guide you through your planning process in a straightforward and compassionate manner. As Chair of our Special Needs Planning department and the Fiduciary Services department, Colleen can help you with a wide array of planning needs. She can partner with you on creating your comprehensive estate plan or laying out long-term care...

Hartford Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorney Bitar is a highly skilled and dedicated attorney with expertise in immigration law, business law, contracts, partnership disputes, civil rights, and family law. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by refugees and immigrants, she provides comprehensive legal support. She earned her J.D. degree and LL.M. in Human Rights and Social Justice from the University of Connecticut School of Law, along with a GC in Transactional Practice. Attorney Bitar's broad knowledge allows her to handle diverse legal matters. As an advocate for civil rights, she served on the Hartford Commission on Refugee and Immigrant Affairs, promoting inclusion and integration. Her...

If you have been discriminated against, harassed or wrongfully terminated, contact Attorney Pantuso at 203-726-0284.

Anthony J. Pantuso III strives to obtain justice for individuals who have been wronged by corporate employers.

With over 25 years of experience, Attorney Pantuso represents the victims of sexual harassment, discrimination in the workplace, those who have been wrongfully terminated, and those who are owed unpaid wages or overtime. He also represents employees in whistle-blower claims, severance negotiations and all other employment-related issues.

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.

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 Michael Day is a divorce and family law attorney and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. He does not handle litigation. Rather, Attorney Day assists individuals and families with non–adversarial alternatives to divorce and family law matters. He uses quantitative analysis to guide the negotiation and settlement of financial matters in divorce and family disputes, rather than raw emotion and posturing that is present in contested litigation. Attorney Day mediates divorce and family law disputes, including property division, debt division, child support, alimony, custody and visitation. Attorney Day serves as a neutral third–party and provides...

Jonathan has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees, as well as several bar association committees. He is currently a member of the New Haven County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Jonathan has had much success as a personal injury lawyer, and represents clients in practice areas including auto accidents, product liability, animal attacks such as dog bites, lead poisoning, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, slip and fall accidents, and wrongful death. Over the years, Jonathan has recovered millions of dollars in damages for his clients. He...

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...

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!

As part of the litigation team at Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri team, Nicole will work to protect you and advocate for you during a vulnerable time in your life. When you meet with Nicole, you’ll see that she takes the time to learn about you, your unique situation, and will answer your questions in plain English. Nicole’s goal is to make sure that you understand your options and feel comfortable with your choices. In addition to her keen attention to detail, Nicole’s clients have commented on her ability to bring them peace of mind during the litigation process. ...

With over 30 years experience, Attorney Wing has tried cases to verdict before administrative, court and jury panels in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He has been admitted in other states Pro Hac Vice and been involved in matters in Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York.

His experience includes advocating for clients at trials in civil and criminal courts and before administrative tribunals, arbitration panels and appellate courts. Attorney Wing has served as Guardian Ad Litem for minor children in Family Court proceedings and as a Family Special Master. Attorney Wing serves as a mediator in family and other disputes and...

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Attorney Jeremiah N. Ollennu has dedicated his legal career to divorce mediation and resolving family disputes. Since 2008, he has ounseled couples in divorce, and mediated some of the most difficult divorce cases in Connecticut. The firm also represents clients in custody and chuld support cases. Our experience includes litigation and resolution of alimony claims, contempt and property settlement enforcement, post-judgment modification, and grandparents’ rights. The best way to resolve family disputes is through mediation, which give you the greatest freedom to workout family differences. Attorney Ollennu zealously advocates in traditional divorce cases whenever necessary. He is regularly...

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 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...

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,...

With over three decades of experience in employment-based immigration law, I assist employers with U.S. immigration processes for professionals needing temporary and permanent visas to work in the U.S. I serve as the Managing Partner at Wizner Law, PLLC, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Wizner Law, PLLC is a boutique law firm catering to businesses, higher education, healthcare, and professional organizations. As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, I have held the position of past chair of the AILA Connecticut Chapter and am currently a member of Connecticut AILA’s Hartford USCIS Liaison Committee. I am also an active member...

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...

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...

Attorney Leighton is a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist. He represents injured persons in work-related injuries and other personal injury matters. He was previously employed as a claims representative and defense attorney representing insurance companies and their insureds. He is a past Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section and served as Vice-Chair and Continuing Legal Education Chair. He has lectured on workers' compensation and personal injury topics and authored articles in the CBA Compensation Quarterly. He served as President of the Tolland County Bar Association and is a member of Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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 Michael B. Pollack is the founder of the Law Office of Michael Pollack, LLC, in Hartford, CT. He is dedicated to defending the rights of the injured and exclusively devotes his practice to personal injury law and workers’ compensation. With more than two decades of experience as a personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney, Michael B. Pollack has the experience and skill to successfully defend your rights in court, hold accountable those responsible for harming you and obtain the compensation you deserve. Attorney Michael B. Pollack provides aggressive advocacy for each of his clients and continues...

Neil Crane graduated from Emory University and University of Connecticut School of Law. A member of the Connecticut Bar Association since 1983. He and his office have specialized in consumer bankruptcy and business reorganizations under Chapter 7, 11 and 13 of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code. He is a member of: The Connecticut Bar Association Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys National Association of Consumer Advocates American Bankruptcy Institute Connecticut Better Business Bureau He has been the guest speaker at a number of Connecticut Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminars and has appeared before and spoken...

I have practiced law since 1978 and mediation since 1995 and collaborative divorce since 2006. While I have experience in numerous areas of law, I have concentrated my practice in matrimonial and family law for most of my career. I have over 200 hours of mediation training and many more hours of collaborative divorce training and have presented workshops on mediation at conferences around New England. I am a member and past president of Connecticut Counsel for Non-Adversarial Divorce, past chair of the Family Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and several other professional associations...

Richard Hayber is a Connecticut attorney with over 20 years of experience and has dedicated his career to defending employees who have been mistreated in the workplace. Throughout the years, he has helped pursue justice on behalf of hundreds of men and women, against even the largest of employers. These cases have involved matters of wrongful termination, unpaid wages and overtime, discrimination, and other situations caused by employer misconduct. Standing up for the underdog has always been important to Richard Hayber, and he does everything he can to defend the rights of hard-working employees who have been taken advantage of. Federal...