Watertown Business Lawyers

Ashling Soares is a graduate of the University of Miami School of law, cum laude, and is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, and Florida state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Ashling earned her B.A. in Sociology from Boston College, where she interned at a private criminal defense law firm. During law school, Ashling worked in the University of Miami’s Children and Youth Law
Clinic, where she represented current and former foster care youth in dependence, health care, mental health, disability, independent living, education, immigration and other general civil legal...

Brian J. Neville, a founding partner of Lax & Neville LLP, has significant experience in broker/dealer, securities, regulatory defense, employment and commercial litigation in arbitration forums and state and federal courts. He has arbitrated cases in at least 18 states and has been lead counsel on well over 500 matters.

I am widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the legal and tax challenges faced by entrepreneurs and privately-owned businesses in America. Originally from Yonkers, New York, I gained prominence as the host of MoneyHunt, a dynamic reality TV show for entrepreneurs that was broadcast on PBS across the country from 1994 to 2003. My weekly syndicated newspaper column, Succeeding in Your Business, often referred to as the “Ann Landers of the business world,” is featured in numerous major newspapers and business websites across North America (www.succeedinginyourbusiness.com). Additionally, I run a small business legal channel on YouTube and regularly...

Bernard T. Kennedy III achieved his Doctor of Juris Prudence (J.D.) in 2018 and was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in 2019. Attorney Kennedy has extensive experience serving clients throughout Connecticut, including child advocacy, family law, and litigation in Hartford, business planning in Willimantic, and business and estate planning in Branford. Bernard is a skilled lawyer who handles intricate matters for individuals and small businesses. He is deeply committed to ensuring his clients feel appreciated, heard, and valued. — Savvy Small Business Planning — Attorney Kennedy recognizes the immense efforts small business owners require to establish and sustain a...

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 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 & Ross Law Firm, LLC (formerly known as 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...

Joseph B. LaRocco, Esq. has represented business clients, partnerships, business owners, entrepreneurs and business professionals regarding transactions involving the sale or purchase of a business, contract drafting, internet terms of service and privacy policies, master service agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Joe is a Connecticut business contracts attorney that advises startups as well as growing small business owners. He is an experienced business attorney representing clients during the startup phase, sale or purchase of a business. He advises them on various contracts, Joe is an experienced business attorney representing clients during the startup phase, sale or purchase of a...

Hugh F. Keefe has tried civil and criminal cases in federal and state courts since being admitted to the Bar in 1967. Mr. Keefe teaches and has taught Trial Advocacy at the Yale Law School for over 30 years. He was the first lawyer in the United States to be board-certified in both civil and criminal trial advocacy, having received that dual certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy1 in 1980.

Bill Stempel's long career as a lawyer and mediator has centered on clarifying options, solving problems, and getting things done in a variety of large and small organizations and in many areas of law and business, including health care, life sciences, intellectual property licensing, and employment matters. He brings to mediation decades of experience helping clients who face difficult problems--in litigation, in business affairs or in personal matters--understand where they are, what risks they face, and what options are available to them, and guiding them to successful resolutions. He has negotiated hundreds of complex and high-stakes business agreements...

Intellectual Property specialist with computer hardware and software development background. Specialties: Patent law, IP Portfolio development, management, and commercialization, technology transfer and licensing, protection of software and business methods, start-up management, litigation support

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...

Susan M. Maya graduated Magna Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law where she attended as a Dean’s Scholar. While at Quinnipiac she received seven outstanding academic achievement awards. Ms. Maya was an academic invitee on the Quinnipiac Law Review where she held the position of Associate Editor. Ms. Maya graduated Magna Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Binghamton. Ms. Maya practices in the areas of Trusts and Estates, Special Education Law, and Executive Compensation Law. She is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut. She lives with her family in Westport, CT.

Patrick J. Filan has a 30-year track record of success in civil and criminal litigation that has included million and multimillion dollar recoveries for personal injury and medical malpractice claims. Mr. Filan handles routine and complex cases in State and Federal Court in Connecticut and New York.

From his offices in both Fairfield, CT, and White Plains, NY, Mr. Filan focuses on representing:
Medical malpractice
Personal injury
Nursing home neglect
Truck collisions
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Legal Malpractice

Mr. Filan is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice. He's received awards and ratings that show why he...

Emily S. Lucibello has owned and operated a law practice in Connecticut since 2009. Prior to that, she worked as an associate attorney at a general practice law firm with offices in New Haven and Hartford, CT. Attorney Lucibello focuses her practice on divorce and family law, business law, and criminal and civil defense. Her work has been recognized by the publication “Super Lawyers,” in which she was named to the New England and Connecticut Rising Stars lists in 2012 for criminal defense, and in 2013 - 2015 for family law. To learn more about the...

Jay Marshall Wolman has served as an advocate or neutral in hundreds of contested matters, appearing before state and federal courts and agencies in Connecticut and Massachusetts and throughout the United States. His experience includes commercial disputes, consumer class actions, and personal injury, including products liability. As a civil litigator, a substantial portion of Attorney Wolman’s practice has included representation of employers and employees in workplace matters, including discrimination on the bases of race, sex, pregnancy and disability, wage and hour disputes, occupational safety and health, wrongful termination, as well as review and negotiation of severance agreements and covenants not...

Business and individual clients seek out Attorney Nickse's legal representation for many reasons. Attorney Nickse is as highly skilled at negotiating results favorable to her clients as she is taking her clients' cases to court. Much depends on the clients' goals, strengths and weaknesses of each matter, and the parties involved. Attorney Nickse is known for her strong listening skills and communication with clients to keep them informed and well advised about their circumstances. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge which makes prevailing on behalf of her clients that much easier. Foreclosure defense,...

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.

Robert R. Miller is an associate at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP with a practice primarily in securities, employment, and corporate disputes before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), and state and federal courts. He represents individual investors in their claims against brokers, broker-dealers, and wealth managers for abusive customer sales practices, such as fraud, churning, unsuitability, and breach of fiduciary duty; brokers and other financial services professionals in a broad range of matters, including transitions between firms and disputes over deferred compensation, promissory notes, Form U-5 expungements, and employment agreements; and broker-dealers and other financial...

At the Law Offices of Peter V. Lathouris, LLC, we work diligently to protect the interests of business owners, real estate investors, and individuals. Even the most careful and diligent among us may find themselves facing legal issues. We provide services that are essential to successful operation and profitability with a precise focus on the present and the future of your enterprise. Regardless of the size of your venture, our general counsel services can prove invaluable. You can depend on us to create ironclad contracts designed to protect your interests and prevent potential legal disputes. If you need a business...

Bar Admissions: Connecticut New York Court Admissions: United States District Court - District of Connecticut United States District Court - Eastern District of New York United States District Court - Southern District of New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit United States Tax Court Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA) Enrolled Agent (EA) Education: Pace University School of Law White Plains, New York J.D. Fairfield University Fairfield,...

Patrick McCabe has been practicing trial and appellate law in Stamford, CT since 2003. His practice and experience is broad and has included everything from personal injury motor vehicle matters to international multi-million dollar arbitrations. Mr. McCabe is selective in those cases he agrees to take, focusing on seriously injured and wronged individuals for whom he personally cares.

Robert J. Grand is of counsel to Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. Mr. Grand’s practice is focused on representing corporations and individuals in complex civil litigation and arbitration involving securities and other financial products, employment, real estate, intellectual property, unfair business practices, and other commercial tort-related matters before federal and state courts, and private arbitration panels. Mr. Grand represents investors, financial service professionals, investment funds and financial institutions in securities litigation and arbitration, as well as in investigations and enforcement proceedings initiated by regulatory agencies such as FINRA, the SEC, and the CFTC. Mr. Grand has extensive experience representing founders, partners,...

I am an associate at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP, where my practice covers a broad range of areas including business and corporate law, employment law, labor law and construction accidents, and intellectual property. I earned a Bachelor of Civil Law degree with First Class Honors from University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. During my time there, I was honored with the prestigious Bank of Ireland Award for exceptional academic achievement. Additionally, I contributed as a Staff Editor for the University College Dublin Law Review. I furthered my education by obtaining an LL.M. in Competition, Innovation and Information Law from New...

I am a Partner at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. My practice is focused on securities and commercial litigation, arbitration, and financial regulatory matters. Before my current role, I was a Partner at Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP for 13 years, working closely with David E. Robbins, the author of the "Securities Arbitration Procedures Manual," a key resource in the field. Throughout my career, I have represented a diverse group of clients including individual investors, hedge funds, brokerage firms, and registered representatives in both arbitration (FINRA, AAA, and JAMS) and state and federal court proceedings. I have successfully recovered tens of...

In the world of real people and complex personal and legal issues, John helps you solve your problems in Elder. Wills, Estate, Trust, and Business law. Its really not about the law, the taxman or my education, it is about you and how to resolve your issues in the best way possible. John is a lawyer who brings significant other skills to the table. He is also a superior accountant, knowledgeable tax adviser, insurance person, and an experienced businessman. He doesn't talk in legalese or theoretical solutions; he uses plain language and proposes practical solutions. ...

Myles H. Alderman Jr. is a founding member of Alderman & Alderman and leads the firm's Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights’ and Restructuring Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing businesses in financial distress, secured and unsecured lenders, trade creditors, committees and parties interested in acquiring assets, in Chapter 11 business reorganizations, liquidations and workouts. Industries with which he has experience include, construction, design, fashion, manufacturing, distribution, materials handling, retail, aviation and ground transportation. Myles has been guiding business leaders, accountants and lawyers through Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations since 1986. His clients range from large financial institutions...

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...

Daniel H. Erskine, a New York and Connecticut admitted attorney and solicitor of England and Wales, represents U.S. individuals, companies, joint ventures, foreign businesses, and foreign nationals on complex legal matters under U.S. and U.K. law. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Erskine served as a shareholder and counsel to a business involved in relocating large scale production facilities from either US or foreign locations. Mr. Erskine also completed a judicial clerkship at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. He now operates a solo practice focused on international business transactions, advising on US and English...

Sandra P. Lahens is a partner at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. Sandra’s practice involves representing businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and arbitration regarding securities and investment disputes, employment matters and regulatory investigations. She has successfully arbitrated and mediated cases before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), JAMS, and litigated cases in federal and state courts, including in appeals before the New York Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the New York State Appellate Division. Sandra represents investors nationwide in customer sales practice disputes against their registered representatives, broker dealers and registered investment...

A sale or business event may be on the horizon, but is your business prepared? When a company faces a critical moment—whether it’s debt or equity financing, bringing in a new equity partner, or navigating financial pressures—the legal foundation often determines the outcome. As a former Business Attorney, I provide proactive Legal Health Checkups and Counsel for Growth and Transactions to small and medium-sized businesses in Connecticut and New York. My goal is to help business owners strengthen their legal foundations, reduce risks, and ensure continuity without the expense of maintaining full-time legal staff. I focus on reviewing core business...

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). ...

Robert Galiette is Principal at Robert J. Galiette Attorney at Law, LLC. Rob has more than thirty years of legal experience in insurance and in hospital-based health care administration. Rob served as the Officer in charge of contract, compliance and associated government relations responsibilities at CIGNA, including national accounts such as General Electric and United Technologies Corp., and as reinsurance counsel at the Phoenix Insurance Companies. With a former Connecticut Insurance Commissioner, he established a branch office for a 600-attorney international law firm based in New York City. He has represented Blue Cross plans, HMOs, TPAs, state medical societies, and...