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Patrick Terrance Dunn
NORTH HAVEN, CT Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Social Security Disability
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Mark L. Bergamo
North Branford, CT Probate Attorney with 39 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Municipal and Real Estate
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....
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Robert Cushman
Rocky Hill, CT Probate Attorney
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Yazmin Rodriguez
New Haven, CT Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Family and Immigration
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David Carr
Hartford, CT Probate Attorney with 39 years of experience
Probate, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Tax
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Nicole M. Camporeale
Newtown, CT Probate Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Nicole M. Camporeale is an attorney practicing with Hoekenga, Machado & Lyon, LLC. She is admitted to the Connecticut and New Jersey Bar. Nicole attended Quinnipiac University School of Law where she graduated with honors in the Family Law concentration.
From Nicole: If you need an attorney who will provide you with plain English explanations, respond to your emails and phone calls in a timely manner, and provide the legal counsel and guidance your family needs to accomplish their goals, please reach out to me. I would love to create an estate plan that is unique to you and your family...
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Joseph Maya
Westport, CT Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Employment, Estate Planning and Family
University of Michigan Law School
Our firm’s main areas of focus are employment law, divorce and family law, criminal law, litigation, estate planning, personal injury, education law, and business law.
All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in multiple states, including Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
Attorney Maya received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A., Cum Laude, from New York University. He began his career at Clifford Chance in New York City and he has practiced in the state and federal courts of New York and Connecticut. He is the Managing Partner of Maya Murphy. Mr. Maya was born...
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R.J. Connelly III
Mystic, CT Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Attorney R. J. Connelly III is a Pawtucket estate planning lawyer who is ready to take on your case and support you! He has dealt with all kinds of cases and complications, and he is equipped to stand beside you and assist you now. At Connelly Law Offices, Ltd., you can rest assured in the help you can procure from a lawyer who has earned his highly-respected reputation. He received his Juris Doctorate at Quinnipiac Law School after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree from Providence College. He is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar...
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Carmine Perri
Simsbury, CT Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Carmine was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2005, the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 2005, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011.
Carmine is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association Elder Law Section and a member of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (N.A.E.L.A). For the sixth year in a row, Carmine was selected as a New England Elder Law “Rising Star” by New England Super Lawyers magazine.
In 2011, Carmine was appointed to the Probate Court Rules Advisory Committee. The Committee drafted new rules and revised existing rules...
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Gerald Shea
Westport, CT Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
New York University School of Law and University of Connecticut School of Law
I am an experienced attorney and work diligently to provide my clients and their families with peace of mind. I handle Estate Planning and Probate matters throughout Connecticut and New York, and Tax Law matters worldwide.
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Rose Blondin Shea
Torrington, CT Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Suffolk University Law School
Rose A. Blondin Shea graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emmanuel College in 2011 and Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School in 2014. She was born and raised in Litchfield, Connecticut, graduating from Saint Paul Catholic High School in 2007.
Her primary areas of practice include Nonprofit law, Small business law, LLC Formation & Dissolution, Bankruptcy, Estate planning and Real estate law. Rose is also a member of the Connecticut and Litchfield County Bar Association. She is married to Torrington Optometrist Dr. Michael Shea of Blondin Shea Eye Care LLC.
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Timothy Michael Pletter
Stratford, CT Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Villanova University School of Law
Timothy M. Pletter is the managing attorney of Ambrogio, Pletter and Associates, LLC located in Stratford, Connecticut. He graduated from Villanova School of Law in 1995 and has been practicing law for 24 years. Tim is a top rated bankruptcy attorney in Fairfield County and is a top rated lawyer by SuperLawyer. He has also received the highest peer review possible from Martindale-Hubbell, the largest database of legal professionals. He has the experience and compassion necessary to help clients through financial hardships in a non-judgmental manner. Tim has helped thousands of people find the light at the end of the...
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Brad M Aron
Westport, CT Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and Syracuse University College of Law
We are a boutique law firm providing clients in Connecticut and New York with individualized service in the areas of real estate, taxation, estate planning and business law. Attorney Aron performs all of the legal work for the firm's clients and takes appointments after normal business hours and on weekends. In Connecticut, we service all of Fairfield County including the areas of Westport, Weston, Wilton, Fairfield, Southport, Norwalk, Rowayton, Stamford, Greenwich, Easton, Danbury, Bridgeport, Stratford, Trumbull, Bethel, Danbury, Redding, Newtown, Shelton, Stratford, and Ridgefield. We also serve Connecticut clients in New Haven County, Hartford County and...
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Matthew A. Wiley
Shelton, CT Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Attorney Wiley worked extensively throughout his undergraduate and law school years in the financial services industry. During the course of this period he spent several years working with Northwestern Mutual in Philadelphia, PA and Hamden, CT. Ultimately he served as investment coordinator for a top ranked Certified Financial Planner, before transitioning his planning experience into the legal arena.
Accepting an opportunity with Withers Bergman LLP, Attorney Wiley cultivated his now thriving passion for creating expertly crafted custom estate planning documents. After passing the bar in 2009, Attorney Wiley practiced under the tutelage of Attorney Suzann Beckett at the Estate Planning Law...
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Paul J. Knierim
Simsbury, CT Probate Lawyer
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Estate Planning
Yale Law School
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....
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Andrew Bilodeau
Hartford, CT Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Roger Williams University School of Law
Andrew Bilodeau is the managing partner at Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC and is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Connecticut state and federal courts and Washington DC. In April 2021, Andrew earned his Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
A small sample of his experience includes work on behalf of individuals in residential and commercial real estate transactions, real estate zoning, real estate litigation (adverse possession, boundary line disputes), contractor disputes, insurance claim disputes, and negligent home inspections.
Andrew also serves as corporate counsel for small & large businesses, real estate developers and contractors. His representation of clients includes national banks,...
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Nicole O'Connor
Simsbury, CT Probate Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
University of Connecticut School of Law
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. ...
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Ann Brickley
New Canaan, CT Probate Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Employment and Personal Injury
Cornell Law School
Brickley Law, LLC represents clients throughout Connecticut with Personal Injury, Employment Law, and Probate Law matters. Ann Brickley's experience and dedication have resulted in numerous accolades including AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, National Trial Lawyers "Top 100 Trial Lawyers", Who's Who in America, Who's Who Top Lawyers, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, "Nation's Top One Percent", and Lawyer's of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Probate Law.
The firm was founded by Ann Brickley who received her law degree from Cornell Law School and her undergraduate degree from Colgate University, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Attorney Brickley began her legal...
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Andrew R. Veale
Simsbury, CT Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Health Care and Nursing Home
University of Connecticut School of Law
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...
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Evelyn Gryk Frolich
Manchester, CT Probate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Widener University
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...
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Jack Reardon J.D., LL.M.
New London, CT Probate Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western New England College and Suffolk University
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...
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Lynda Lee Arnold
New Milford, CT Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Tax
Western New England University School of Law and Pace University
When you meet with Lynda, you’ll immediately notice her calm demeanor and gentle approach. That’s because you are not just meeting with an attorney who is creating your Will or trust or completing your Medicaid application - you’re meeting with a compassionate person who wants to know your story and design a plan to meet your needs.
Estate planning and planning for long-term care can be a complicated, and at times, a stressful puzzle, but Lynda has a way of guiding you through the process while helping you to confidently navigate through rough waters if you happen to be in them....
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Kirsten Bennett
Danbury, CT Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Probate, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St John's University School of Law
Serving clients in Connecticut and New York with respect to residential real estate transactions, criminal defense, and probate matters. Attorney Bennett began her career in public service with the NYS Assembly, the Port Authority of NY & NJ, and as a prosecutor in Nassau County, Long Island, the largest suburban prosecutor's office in the country. She brings her breadth of experience to every transaction and matter which she handles on behalf of her clients. Known for her dedication to her clients, Attorney Bennett offers personal service, excellent communication and reasonable rates.
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William F. Breg
Waterbury, CT Probate Lawyer with 43 years of experience
41 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
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.
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Daniel Harris Miller
Waterbury, CT Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Western New England University School of Law
Attorney Miller was admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut in 2007. He has worked as a Special Deputy Assistant State's Attorney for the Judicial District of Waterbury. As a prosecutor, he had the opportunity to handle and try criminal cases of all types, ranging from infractions to serious felonies. Attorney Miller has experience representing a diverse range of clientele, from individuals to multinational corporations. He is certified through the state of Connecticut as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for both children and adults and has been appointed on hundreds of cases.
Attorney Miller has...
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Dennis J. Kokenos
Trumbull, CT Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Massachusetts School of Law
Attorney Kokenos concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, probate, trust & estates, business organization, administrative appeals and real estate. Attorney Kokenos was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2005 and was appointed associate Town Attorney for the Town of Trumbull in 2010. He is currently chief legal counsel for the Town of Trumbull as well as chief advisory counsel for the Connecticut Better Business Bureau. Attorney Kokenos has also been named Top 40 Litigation Lawyer Under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
Attorney Kokenos graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2002, with a...
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Adam Avallone
Simsbury, CT Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western New England University School of Law
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Lucas Hernandez
Westport, CT Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Cornell Law School
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Charles L. Kurmay
Milford, CT Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Charles Kurmay has nearly two decades of legal experience. He began his career as a judicial law clerk and public defender, gaining a valuable foundation of trial skills and experience. His firm now offers services in a broad range of civil and criminal practice areas, including business law, international law, personal injury, probate and real estate. A native of Stratford, Connecticut, Mr. Kurmay is well-respected in the local community for the high quality of his legal advocacy. His extensive experience in state and federal court equips him to handle large, complex cases with ease. Mr. Kurmay is active in...
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Fred Baker
Danbury, CT Probate Attorney with 54 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and University of Connecticut School of Law
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
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Andrew J Pianka
Seymour, CT Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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.
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Jeanne Bundrick Di Minno
New Milford, CT Probate Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University and Western Connecticut State University
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...
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Raymond J. Tanguay
Manchester, CT Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Our law firm was founded on the principles of individual attention and personal service,
and these ideals continue to be the hallmark of the firm. We provide aggressive legal
representation, zealously protecting our client's rights, and advocating for their interests.
Attorney Tanguay is a sole practitioner in Manchester, Connecticut where he shares
space with two other attorneys. As a sole practitioner, he limits the number of clients he
handles at any point in time, which insures that each client receives the personal
attention that they deserve. Attorney...
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Brian Karpe
Canton, CT Probate Attorney
Probate and Estate Planning
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...
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Mary Pierson Keating
Darien, CT Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Yale Law School
Mary Pierson Keating is the founder of Mary Keating Esq, LLC located in Darien, CT. Her firm focuses on helping clients and their families plan for life. Mary was admitted to the New York Bar in 1986 and admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1989. Her practice areas include estate planning and administration; elder law; corporate law, with an emphasis on contract law; real estate, with emphasis on residential transactions, commercial leases and construction contracts; and divorce mediation. She also reviews employment and severance agreements for her clients. Mary received her JD from Yale...
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Steven L. Rubin
Milford, CT Probate Lawyer
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Attorney Steven L. Rubin has earned the distinction of Certified Elder Law Attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation. He has been in training for his dream job as an attorney, since he was 5 years old. His trustworthy, shoot-from-the-hip, “pull no punches” approach is appreciated by clients. Most of his passion stems from the fact that Steve knows what it’s like to sit on the other side of the desk.
While Steve was in law school, his mother was diagnosed with ALS and given less than a year to live. He was thrust into a number of roles that...
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Brian D. Kaschel
Fairfield, CT Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Juvenile and Personal Injury
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...
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Mark DellaValle
Milford, CT Probate Attorney
Probate, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Syracuse University College of Law
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David F Bennett
Danbury, CT Probate Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus
David F. Bennett graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University in 1974; The National Law Center, The George Washington University, in 1977. From 1977 to 1979 he practiced with Pinney, Payne, Van Lenten, Burrell, Wolfe & Dillman in Danbury, CT. From 1979 to 1984 he practiced in Danbury, CT with Kelly, Drye & Warren, a New York Law firm. From 1984 to present he has had his own law office.
Since 1984, the philosophy of the Law Offices of David F. Bennett has been to represent each client with a high level of professionalism, supported by an experienced...
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Alyson Rebecca Marcucio
SOUTHBURY, CT Probate Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Boston University School of Law and Quinnipiac University School of Law