Somersville Lawyers

I have been practicing law for almost 35 years (since 1988) and began my own practice in 1994. I received my B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut. I earned my law degree at Western New England University (WNEC). I actively support my community through involvement with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, the Branford Lions Club, the Branford Green Committee (Chairman), and the New Haven-Middlesex Association of Realtors. I am also actively involved in the New Haven County Bar Association where I engage in the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). Finally,...

Mr. Perles joined Owens, Schine & Nicola, PC in 2006. Prior to that time, he was a founder of, and partner in, the Fairfield law firm of Kleban & Samor. Resident in the Trumbull office, Mr. Perles concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate and business matters. Previously, he concentrated his practice in matrimonial law.

Mr. Perles graduated, cum laude, from Amherst College in 1964. He then attended Fordham University School of Law, where he graduated with a J.D. in 1967. While in law school, Attorney Perles was a member of the International Moot Court Team...

Attorney Thomas's practice encompasses real estate law, civil litigation, foreclosure law, landlord and tenant law, business formations and law, trusts and estates, immigration and probate.

After spending the last twelve years serving clients as the managing member of the Law Office of Lukas J. Thomas, LLC, Attorney Thomas committed to a strategic merger with Owen, Schine & Nicola, PC that will undoubtedly strengthen and expand the legal services and offerings to clients of the firm throughout Connecticut. Attorney Thomas currently serves as the District Attorney for the Georgetown Fire District and has served as Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of...

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

Over 29 years of experience in workers' compensation claims and awards, personal injury, unemployment compensation benefits, wage and hour claims, employment law, severance agreements, employment contracts. .Successful in winning benefits and awards for my clients.

• Pragmatic interpretation, drafting, negotiation, clarification and explanation to management, execution, & closing of all contractual matters. • Negotiation and design of employment agreements, stock option, stock appreciation rights, & termination settlement arrangements. • Initiation, monitoring & management of long-term sourcing arrangements in multiple supply-chain and vendor environments (China, England, Mexico & Canada). • Entity formations & structures inclusive of tax & corporate governance in accordance with constituent objectives. • Analysis, creation & drafting of covenant structures in high-yield debt & commercial loan agreements. • Leveraged buyouts utilizing equity, high yield/bank debt sourced publicly/privately. • Exhaustive familiarity with 33/34 Act, Reg. A & “mini-IPO” provisions. • Drafting,...

Admitted to practice in 4 states - Ohio, Connecticut, Illinois & Montana, and in US Tax Court; AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell; J.D. (1982) and LL.M. in Taxation (1993) from John Marshall Law School (Chicago); former Partner of major Chicago law firm, principal of Connecticut-based immigration law practices since 1997. Member, American Immigration Lawyers' Assn.

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...

Sharon Oberst DeFala has been in practice as an attorney since 1992. Her clients include families, couples, and individuals. Sharon has helped her clients navigate all phases of life-cycle events.
In family law she has helped clients with pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and separation, custody, visitation, alimony and child support. High net worth families trust Sharon to keep their family matters discreet and cost-effective, she works with other professionals that she brings in for key parts of the process, such as LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and CDFPs (Certified Divorce Financial Planner), as necessary. Families of more...

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Daniel H. Kryzanski is an attorney with a general practice in Stratford, Connecticut who specializes in labor and employment law. He graduated from Frank Scott Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut and then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Boston Univerity. After B.U. he attended New England School of Law in Boston graduating in 1993 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Attorney Kryzanski has experience in several areas of the law including divorce, criminal defense, landlord tenant, personal injury and real estate but his primary area of practice is labor...

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...

Hamden & New Haven County, CT Attorney Kristen Wolf is a partner and owner of Wolf & Shore, LLC. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2006 and her Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2009. While in law school, Attorney Wolf had the honor of serving as the Student Bar Association Treasurer and the Finance Committee Chair and also received several awards including Excellence in Clinical Work. Prior to opening Wolf & Shore, LLC, Attorney Wolf was a partner at a small general...

My extensive legal experience provides immeasurable benefits to my clients. I go into each divorce or family law case with a valuable understanding of the various challenges. I can assist you in finding solutions to your child custody and child support needs, as well as property distribution and alimony matters. I also represent people who need to modify or enforce the terms of their divorce decree. I also understand that a divorce or family law issue can lead to extreme emotional turmoil. As a result, I will work closely with you, compassionately helping you understand the various legal issues...

I have the privilege of exploring new work and career challenges my clients are experiencing on a daily basis. I collaborate with clients to find workable and cost sensitive solutions to contract disputes, severance negotiations, general employment conflicts and office politics.

Ken is an experienced commercial and business attorney offering substantial experience to entrepreneurs and their businesses on a breadth of complex commercial and business matters.

I am a principal in an 11 member law firm and I have been practicing for 30 years. I concentrate my practice on bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, restructurings, and business disputes . I represent individuals and small to medium size businesses in a variety of legal proceedings . I have confirmed reorganzation plans for many dozens of individuals and businesses in the District of Conn. bankruptcy courts and have counselled people through the difficult process of financial restructuring.

Todd advises clients in all areas of intellectual property law, with a particular focus on patent prosecution, IP related agreements and opinion work. He has substantial experience in various technology areas, such as electronics, power tools, automotive parts, analytical instruments, and software. Todd has extensive experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, having successfully prosecuted and argued dozens of appeals.

Rick Finkelstein has over 12 years experience focused solely on patent drafting and the prosecution of patents and trademarks. In particular, Rick has worked primarily on patents related to computer software, computer networks, databases, electrical circuits, integrated circuits as well as musical instruments and musical accessories. Rick has a love of technology which is why he became a patent attorney in the first place.

Education: Rick received his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Cum Laude, in 2005. Rick also holds a M.S. in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1998) and a B.S. in computer engineering from the University...

Peter Barrett has been engaged in the general practice of law since 1981. Attorney Barrett has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from this respected peer review rating service. Peter was first associated with and then became a partner in the prominent West Haven firm of Mirto, Ketaineck, Barrett and DiCrosta, P.C. In 2004 Attorney Barrett opened his own law office and engages in a general practice which includes litigation in the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, insurance and contract claims and estate disputes. Attorney Barrett's practice also includes probate matters, real...

Daniel McGuire comes from a family that has practiced law for generations. He learned early that the way to best serve clients is to be honest and transparent in all dealings, and to always provide the quality of service he would expect for himself and his family. To this end, our firm strives to be the place our clients turn to first with any legal question or problem, knowing that they will receive guidance that they can trust. Our firm is built on the foundations of quality and integrity. Nothing is more gratifying to us than...

We exclusively practice Immigration and Nationality law.

For the past 45 years, i have provided quality legal services to businesses for all their legal needs, ranging from startups to multinational corporations. I regularly form limited liability companies and corporations, both for-profit and nonprofit. I provide general counsel type advice in all business areas. I prepare and review contracts. I help with business succession planning and implementation. I serve on several corporate boards of directors which gives me unique insights into the problems of businesses. In addition to a general business practice, i have 15 plus years in trademark law, having filed hundreds of trademark applications, negotiated many coexistence...

Andrew Balbus received his J.D. degree with honors from Harvard Law School and is the only graduate of Harvard Law School to have earned an LL.M. Master of Law degree in bankruptcy law. In addition to his legal education, Mr. Balbus has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in finance from the Columbia University School of Business and a bachelor's degree magna cum laude in accounting/management science from Duke University. Immediately prior to founding the Balbus Law Firm, Andrew Balbus received an LL.M. Master of Law degree in Bankruptcy law from St John's University. Because successful bankruptcy...