North Grosvenor Dale Lawyers

Attorney Michele Ann Palulis - serving the Quiet Corner and beyond with friendly compassionate legal services for you and your loved ones. Attorney Michele Ann Palulis is a lawyer serving the Quiet Corner and beyond with a general practice encompassing most areas of law, concentrating her practice on Elder Law, Title XIX Planning & Application, Probate Matters, Estate Planning (Wills, Living Wills & Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney, etc.), Personal Injury, Issues of Social Service, and many, many more areas. Please call for your free telephone consultation or to set up an appointment to discuss your legal...

1. Military Service:
Enlisted May 2, 1966 Private Infantry Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant Infantry May 15, 1967
1967-1973: Majority of Assignments US Army Special Forces /or Military Schools 1973-1975: Selected for the fully funded Army Degree Completion: University of Wisconsin at Parkside
August 6, 1976: Medically Retired as a Captain.

2. Education:
1961-1965: High School Tourtellotte Memorial
1965-1966: Uconn at Storrs- Majored Engineering quit 2nd semester to join Army
1973-1975: Army Degree Completion University of Wisconsin at Parkside Double Major Psychology/Sociology graduated Cum Laude
.1977-1980: Western New England School of Law- took Connecticut Bar exam, February1980...

Sean Monahan is the firm's founder and leader. A 1987 graduate of The University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, Sean earned his law degree in 1998 at Saint Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from UConn and before law school, Sean was a Bodily Injury Road Adjuster in the Boston area with a major northeastern insurance company. Sean entered private practice in 1998 as a founding partner of Monahan & Monahan, P.A. In 2007 Sean founded the firm Sean F. Monahan, L.L.C. and practices in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, where he concentrates on personal injury/wrongful death...

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...

Attorney Christopher P. Kriesen is the founder and principal of the Kalon Law Firm, LLC. He formed the firm in 2017 to fulfill his vision of a better way to practice law, serve clients, and promote social good through entrepreneurship. Attorney Kriesen holds an A.V. Rating with the peer review process of Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized by Super Lawyers 2019-2020 and Best Lawyers 2020-2022. Attorney Kriesen has handled cases in State and Federal Court, has argued appeals before Connecticut’s Appellate and Supreme Courts, and has helped prepare amicus briefs on issues raising cases of first impression before the Supreme Court. He is a...

Connecticut Trial Attorney Paul McConnell is a former Judge, Marine Corps infantry officer, and federal prosecutor with extensive grand jury, trial, and appellate experience.

Paul was educated in mediation and jurisprudence by the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada and by the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce (CCND).

He is a highly skilled mediator, trial lawyer, advocate, and negotiator. He has been the lead counsel or presiding judge in hundreds of matters including over 55 jury trials.

Following 18 years of public service, Paul started his own firm in 2014 to focus on one thing: representing individuals with passion...

I initially had a very diverse practice that included litigation in the areas of criminal law, family law, immigration law, probate , personal injury, foreclosure, bankruptcy and general litigation. However during the last 30 years, I have concentrated my practice to transactional law such as mergers and acquisitions, finance, real estate (commercial as well as residential), corporate, zoning,municipal, business succession, and collaborative business dispute resolution, a group I co-founded in CT in 2017. My most significant client has been the State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development as well as the Department of Housing. ...

Personal injury clients face many challenges. After an injury, they may struggle to pay bills, find a replacement vehicle, or even obtain medical care. Time and again, insurance companies take advantage of the injured in order to increase their corporate profits.

Andrew understands what it means to overcome adversity. He grew up in public housing in Groton and worked his way through college and law school by waiting tables and tending bar. He has devoted his practice to helping those who are most vulnerable to obtain justice. Andrew uses his skills to level the playing field for his clients.

When he is...

Russell is especially honored to be a part of the Zimberlin Law LLC team, representing claimants in Veterans Disability, Connecticut State Employee Disability Retirement, Social Security Disability/SSI. At the firm, Russ works very hard in all stages of litigation trying to achieve optimal results for his clients, all while keeping them informed throughout the process. Russell’s solid work ethic and passion for the law was evident in school, where he graduated from New England Law | Boston near the top of his class. In his spare time, Russell can be found exploring Hartford and taking in the City’s diverse culture and character...

Sally A. Roberts graduated from Radcliffe College of Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1979), and then received her J.D. (1982) from Washington College of Law, of American University, where she served as Research & Topics Editor on the American University Law Review. While in law school she worked for U.S. Senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. as a Legal Researcher. Ms. Roberts was a litigation associate for several years in Washington, D.C., where she was involved with jury trials in both state and federal courts. Upon return to her native Connecticut, Ms. Roberts was a Law Clerk to Chief Presiding Judge...

Attorney Simon Lebo joined the firm in 1999 and is current chair of the Trusts and Estates Department. His principal areas of practice include Elder & Medicaid Law, Veteran's Benefits, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Business Law, Taxation and Real Estate. Attorney Lebo regularly prepares wills, revocable trusts (also known as living trusts), irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, healthcare and financial Powers of Attorneys and living wills for clients all over Connecticut. In addition, he has served as Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem, Legal Counsel, and Administrator in a number of Probate Courts. Attorney Lebo handles both...

Estate planning is not just for millionaires. You may not think you have an estate, let alone any need for a plan, but if you have children, if you have things of value, if you own a home, you need an estate plan. An estate plan ensures that you decide who gets your hard earned assets, whatever their size or value-- not the government. Without an estate plan, your wealth, your estate will pass according to the state intestacy statute. Don't you want to decide to whom and when your assets should be distributed and not a probate court?...

Attorney Mike Giordano is both a licensed lawyer and a licensed neurosurgeon. Dr. Giordano has an active background in reviewing personal injury and medical malpractice cases for over 18 years, including several years at one of Connecticut’s most respected personal injury and medical malpractice firms. In that capacity Dr. Giordano was an instrumental team member for numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.

Dr. Giordano received his BS in bioengineering from Columbia University, MD from New York University, MBA from Yale, and JD from UCONN Law School. After completing his neurosurgical residency at Washington University, Mike was in the private practice...

John A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Civil Litigation. Attorney Collins currently serves as the Managing Partner of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar. Mr. Collins received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross (1978) and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1981) where he was a member and Notes Editor of the Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. Attorney Collins is a member of the American, Connecticut and New London County Bar Associations. He is also a...

Angela I. Green, Esq, Professional Background Attorney Angela I. Green began her practice of law in 2001 as a divorce and family lawyer in the Rocky Hill firm of the late Richard D. Tulisano, Esq. In 2005, she commenced her independent family law practice in West Hartford, Connecticut. During the past several years, Attorney Green has transformed her legal practice to a Peace Making Family Law Practice. While she continues her emphasis in family law, Attorney Greed does not accept adversarial engagements, dedicating her training and practice exclusively to Family Divorce Mediation, Marital Mediation, Collaborative Divorce,...

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...

I have been practicing in Hartford county for twenty years and have a vast amount of experience in residential and commercial real estate, as well as real estate based litigation. I have conducted hundreds of closings and I take pride in the fact that my clients often refer their family and friends to me. If you are buying or selling a home, or if you are facing a challenging legal issue, I invite you to call me to discuss your matter with me personally. It is important to seek professional guidance early on...

Hartford Attorney Salvatore Bonanno has over 30 years experience as a litigation lawyer, focusing on the defense of clients facing criminal charges, DUI/DWI charges and domestic violence charges. Located directly in Hartford, Connecticut, we are conveniently located to meet with you and attend to any court matters that your case involves.

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,...

David Benoit is a partner and co-founder of Aeton Law Partners LLP where his practice focuses on representing clients on all matters involving information technology, licensing, intellectual property, data security and compliance and complex technology transactions. David counsels a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, early-stage ventures, e-commerce companies, IT vendors, financial services institutions and global corporations on a wide range of business and technology matters, including software licensing, application development, Internet and compliance, copyright, IP strategy, trademark prosecution, business structures, financing and mergers and acquisitions.

Hartford Criminal Defense Attorney

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...

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. ...

Joan Reed Wilson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Lehigh University in 1992 and her law degree from Boston University School of Law, cum laude, in 1997, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Law & Medicine. Attorney Wilson practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Conservatorships, Probate and Trust Administration, and Real Estate Closings. Admitted to practice in the States of Connecticut and California, she is the Vice President of the CT Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), an active member of the Elder Law...

Trent LaLima is the owner of Santos & LaLima, P.C., a law firm with a four decade long track record representing criminal defendants and handling other high profile cases throughout Connecticut. In 2013, Attorney LaLima began at the firm, working with Attorney Santos on cases that ranged from DUI/DWI and domestic violence to murder and other serious violent or sexual assault felonies. He worked on appeals, personal injury, civil cases, business disputes, juvenile matters, and administrative hearings including school disciplinary proceedings. He has experience in trials, negotiating plea deals, achieving dismissals and erased records for defendants, helping clients who have...

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....

I am a Connecticut Trial Lawyer, I represent those who have been injured, I am an advocate for injury victims, I represent the criminally accused, and I am a former Mayor of a Connecticut city. I tirelessly fight for my clients & I am known to always be ready for courtroom battles. I have presented CLE’s at CTLA, AAJ and NBI. I have a diploma from the Connecticut Bar Association & NITA in Trial Advocacy. I am a member of the million-dollar verdict forum, CBA, CTLA & AAJ President’s Club. I am married...

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

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...

Joe’s practice is primarily focused on automobile negligence.

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...

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 more than 30 years experience as a private practice attorney. Prior to focusing on representation of debtors in bankruptcy I represented creditors for several years providing me with a different perspective that sets me apart from other bankruptcy attorneys. My other main areas of practice are real estate, foreclosure defense, probate and small business law.

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,...