Practice Areas
DUI & Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested for drunk driving you should retain the services of an attorney. Driving under the influence can result in serious penalties, jail time – imprisonment, fines, loss of your driver’s license, counseling, probation and the payment of court costs. I also offer criminal defense services to individuals charge with nonviolent crimes. Please click the link above for additional information.
Dog Bites
A dog’s owner or keeper is legally responsible for its acts and any resulting injuries. About 4.5 million dog bites are reported every year. Please click the link above for additional information.
Family Law
The Connecticut General Statutes control an individual’s rights in divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, visitation, division of marital assets, and post judgment cases. The laws dictate the guidelines and protocols that Courts follow in deciding the issues. If you are confronted with a family law issue you should retain the services of an attorney to protect your personal and financial interests. Please click the link above for additional information.
Personal Injury & Car Accidents
If you or someone close to you has been injured as the result of the carelessness or negligence of another, an attorney should be contacted to discuss the laws applicable to the injuries and the accident. Insurance companies begin defending claims as soon as the accident occurs, and you should begin preserving your legal rights as soon as possible too. Please click the link above for additional information.
Real Estate
I assist home buyers and sellers with residential closings for homes, condos, apartments, land, or other buildings. I also offer services to individuals that must appear before a Planning & Zoning Commission. Please click the link above for additional information.
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability is a government benefit offered to those individuals that can no longer work. Social Security Disability, “SSD”, is awarded based on an individual’s past earnings, when he or she last worked, and their relevant medical history. The legal fee for representing an individual applicant is regulated by Social Security, and there is no fee unless your application for benefits is approved. Please click the link above for additional information.
Wills and Probate
A Will addresses your affairs after death. It is important for all individuals to have a Will so that family, friends, and business partners understand your intent as to the distribution of your assets and finances. If you have been appointed as an Administrator or Executor, you may choose to retain an attorney to assist with preparing the appropriate Probate Court filings and any required tax returns. Please click the link above for additional information.
Workers Compensation
State of Connecticut workers’ compensation laws are designed to provide employees injured on the job prompt payment of wages and medical care. There are many statutes that dictate the level and types of benefits that individuals are eligible to receive. If you have been injured at work you should retain the services of an attorney to protect your medical and financial interests. Please click the link above for additional information.