Portland Lawyers

Attorney Lisa J. Mainolfi is an American born child of polish immigrant parents. She graduated from Albertus Magnus College in 1994 and Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1997. While in law school she completed two internships in the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s office and was a member of the Probate Law Journal. Attorney Lisa J. Mainolfi has been in the active practice of law since her graduation from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1997 in primarily New Haven County with emphasis in personal injury, family law and criminal/motor vehicle law. She is trained in Mediation as well.

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Thor Holth is a highly accomplished attorney with extensive expertise across a wide spectrum of legal fields. His areas of practice encompass Personal Injury, Admiralty, Professional Negligence/Malpractice, Real Estate, Tribal Law, Employment Law, Land Use/Planning and Zoning, and Worker’s Compensation. Graduating from Quinnipiac College School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, and Wheaton College, Thor boasts professional licenses that extend to his United States Coast Guard Licensed Merchant Marine Officer status, notably as a Master 100 Ton with Near Coastal and Towing Endorsement. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1999 and holds admissions to various courts, including the U.S....

At the Law Offices of Gregg W. Wagman in New London, Connecticut, clients are guided through their challenges with a legal framework and options to make informed decisions. With an expansive knowledge of law including Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law, clients can expect to receive one-on-one attention from Attorney Wagman and his well-trained staff. Attorney Wagman's comprehensive knowledge of law allows clients to receive counsel in cases ranging from motor vehicle violations to homicide. Attorney Wagman and his staff are dedicated to helping people maneuver through their difficult situations with a high level of commitment and empathy...

Vincent presently serves as town attorney for the towns of Orange, Greenwich, Derby, North Branford, Bethany, and special land use counsel for the towns of Monroe, Seymour and Beacon Falls. He also represents the water pollution control authority in the towns of Orange, Derby, Stratford and North Branford and the board of education in Orange. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America, (2018-2020) for his work in Municipal Law.

In his land use and zoning practice, Vincent often appears before planning and zoning commissions, inland wetlands commissions, zoning boards of appeal and other administrative agencies. He represents...

The majority of my practice involves bankrutcy for individuals, with the goal of giving them a fresh start in life and/or saving their property. I have also in the past tried numerous Court cases involving personal injury and criminal defense. I try to be there for my clients whenever they call.

Paul A. Lange is the managing member of the Law Offices of Paul A. Lange, LLC, with offices in Stratford, CT and New York, NY. The four lawyers and three staff in his boutique firm focus their practice on representing businesses and individuals in aviation regulatory and commercial matters; FBO/airport disputes; aircraft sales and leasing; employment law; and insurance defense and coverage litigation.

Paul has over 30 years of experience practicing aviation law, having begun his legal career with the FAA. Among his leadership activities in a variety of aviation and legal organizations, Paul is a past Chair of the NBAA...

We have always been known as a law firm that protects the rights of those injured and those who have been arrested, and we are proud of that tradition. Over the years, we've helped thousands of individuals cope with a life-altering injury and we have a highly successful track record. If you are hurt on the job or become disabled and cannot work, you need to understand your rights and responsibilities. When you come to the law firm of Zanella, Boath & Associates, all of your questions will be personally answered by an experienced attorney. Our team has been...

I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in both Albuquerque and Phoenix, Arizona. I earned my bachelor's degree in business management from Northeastern University, where I also had the privilege of playing collegiate football for the Huskies. I later graduated with my Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, focusing on corporate and employment law. As an athlete and an enthusiastic sports fan, I have dedicated time to volunteering as a high school football coach and have worked in various capacities within organizations associated with the AHL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, and NCAA - BCS. After completing law school...

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...

I work with companies, nonprofits, healthcare entities, and individuals to help them with their business and regulatory needs. I form companies, prepare owner agreements, create form agreements for clients to use in their businesses, draft and review contracts with vendors, employers and customers, and provide general legal counselling. I also provide transactional legal services for commercial loans, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactions. Working with business owners is a real pleasure for me; I enjoy being part of the team that helps these companies succeed. I also help investment advisers with compliance, formation and general business law issues.

Relentless and dedicated representation with innovative and insightful approaches to obtaining best-case scenario solutions for a diverse clientele.

J. Alexander Bates is the founder and managing partner of The Bates Law Firm. His practice involves representing clients in immigration law matters. He is currently licensed in New York.

At the Bates Law Firm we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Please call us a +1 (203) 252-7374 or visit our web site: http://www.bateslegal.com.

I am an Associate with Collins Hannafin, P.C. in the Firm’s Transactional Department. I currently practice in the areas of Commercial Transactions, Business Formation and Dissolution as well as Taxation and Tax Planning. I earned a BBA and MBA from Pace University and obtained his JD, cum laude from Quinnipiac University as well as an LLM in Tax Law from the University of Alabama School of Law. In Law School I earned the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association’s Gerard M. Stevens Award for Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Law, the Law School’s Excellence in Classroom Performance Award, and an Academic Excellence...

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death; Traumatic Brain Injury; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Slip and Fall Accidents, Real Estate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation; Wills and Estates

Admitted: 1996, Connecticut and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1997, New York; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court

Law School: Quinnipiac University, J.D. graduated Cum Laude

Member: Connecticut and New York State Bar Associations; Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Biography: Author: “The Probate Courts Power to Probe You,” The Connecticut Probate Law Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1.

Member: Oxford Connecticut Lions Club, 2000—present.

As one of seven children, Jack knows the importance of family relationships and the internal bond that holds a family together through the inevitable ups and downs of life. When Jack and his six siblings gather at their parents’ house with their spouses and children in tow, the head count reaches thirty-six at the dinner tables, not counting the often multitudes of aunts and uncles and first cousins. As with many large families, Jack’s extended family gatherings often occur because of weddings or funerals. He has been fortunate to attend many happy weddings and watch the next generation of toddlers...

Peter Billings is a founding partner of Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily on criminal matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to the most serious cases of murder, as well as a wide range of family matters including divorce and custody cases.The common thread throughout Peter’s practice is his representation of individuals and fighting for those who need someone in their corner. Whether a high-stakes criminal case, highly contested divorce, or bitter custody battle, Peter will stand with you. Peter has been responsible for obtaining the highest quality results for his clients in criminal cases as...

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). ...

David Parnoff is a Hamden personal injury attorney who has been licensed for over 15 years. He earned his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1999. He primarily handles personal injury cases, including wrongful death, auto accidents, product liability and more. David is a passionate advocate for the injured and a skilled civil litigation attorney who is always ready to take a case to court if necessary. He has in-depth experience handling complex claims including toxic torts and catastrophic injuries. During the course of his career, he has represented thousands of claims.

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...

Attorney Christine Landis (previously Gertsch) has been an associate with The Law Offices of Mark Sherman since 2014. Since then, she has focused on criminal defense, and regularly appears in Connecticut’s state and federal criminal courts. She represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases, and is experienced with all aspects of Connecticut criminal procedure and the court process from investigation or arrest through disposition.

While Christine handles all criminal charges, she co-chairs the Firm’s Domestic Violence and Sex Assault Crimes Practice Groups. Since 2014, Christine’s advocacy has led to the dismissal of over 100 felony and misdemeanor cases. Christine is also...

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...

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...

Attorney Brian Kenney is a partner at the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. There, he dedicates his practice to protecting the rights of hardworking men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma. For over 2 decades, Attorney Kenney has personally handled hundreds of asbestos cases in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts Superior Courts on behalf of former tradesmen, servicemen and plant-workers stricken with asbestos-related illnesses. He has also handled a number of second-hand asbestos exposure cases involving family members who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos through their loved one's work clothes. Attorney Kenney is proud to have...

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.

Attorney Donni Halvorson is a partner in the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen where she specializes in representing mesothelioma victims, including veterans. Over the past 30 years, Attorney Halvorson has litigated over 1,500 individual asbestos claims against asbestos manufacturers, distributors, premise owners, and employers and has recovered multi-million-dollar mesothelioma claim settlements on her client's behalf. Attorney Halvorson is dedicated to helping veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma receive financial help through the VA claim process and veteran lawsuits filed against responsible asbestos-related companies. She also helps those who have become injured from occupational, household, and...

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...

Attorney Christopher Meisenkothen is a partner at the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. Since joining the firm in 1999, Attorney Meisenkothen has dedicated his practice to representing people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. He has successfully handled hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits and recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. In 2023, Attorney Meisenkothen co-chaired a trial involving a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma. That case won a verdict of $20,000,000, the largest asbestos jury verdict in Connecticut history. In 1996, Attorney Meisenkothen earned a B.A. degree the University of...

Michael J. Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut who was born and raised in New Haven County. Attorney Dolan primarily handles the firm’s personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. He has been named to the National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40 list for the State of Connecticut.

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.

Author: "Handbook of CT Taxes on Industry," 1970; "Manufacturers' Association of CT Trial Attorney." Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, 1970-1974. Town Counsel, Town of Bridgewater, 1977-. Town Attorney, Town of New Milford, 2001-2003. President, 1976-1977 and Vice Chairman, 1978-1979, Western CT Estate and Tax Planning Council, Inc. Corporator, Union Savings Bank, 1987-. Chairman, Ability Beyond Disability, 1990-1994. President, Hanahoe Children's Clinic, 1991-2009. Trustee, 1996-2006 and President 2003-2006, Connecticut Community Foundation. Naugatuck Valley Community College Board of Trustees 2011-.2014

Member: Board of Directors, Interlude, Inc. 2006—2011. Assistant Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, Portuguese Cultural Center 2006—.

An associate of the firm, Ms. Dellolio practices in the areas of administrative appeals, business law, civil litigation, commercial law, complex litigation, construction law, criminal defense, employment law, insurance coverage litigation, mass tort, personal injury, and real estate matters. Ms. Dellolio earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2006. She received her B.S., magna cum laude, from Sacred Heart University in 2002. Ms. Dellolio is admitted to the Connecticut Bar and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Ms. Dellolio is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Connecticut...

Frederic S. Ury is a founding member of the firm Ury & Moskow, L.L.C. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and past President of the Connecticut Bar Association (2004-2005) (www.ctbar.org). Mr. Ury has been practicing law for 33 years.

I am an owner/principal in a Connecticut law firm, specializing in insurance related litigation. I have thirty two years of significant litigation experience in state and federal courts and before all types of ADR forums. I am admitted to practice law in Connecticut, New York, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and Supreme Court of the United States. I also spend a significant amount of time representing plaintiff's in all types of personal injury claims. I and a team of associate attorneys also handle complex commercial litigation. Lastly, a growing part of my...