Thompson Lawyers

The Law Offices of Cecilia Buck-Taylor, P.C. has been providing our clients with experienced legal services for over 25 years. We provide all of our clients with personalized professionalism so that we successfully represent the needs of each of our clients.
Cecilia Buck-Taylor, J.D. has been practicing law for over 25 years in the areas of Domestic & Family Law, Real Estate, Probate and Elder Law. Attorney Buck-Taylor also has many years of experience and training as a mediator and collaborator and is committed to resolving disputes outside of the court system.
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In more than a decade of practicing law, Sergei Lemberg has earned a reputation as a tough and tireless advocate with a passion for helping regular people fight for compensation they deserve. He stands up to carmakers, insurance companies, debt collection agencies, robocallers, and other big businesses. He has been recognized as the “most active consumer attorney” each year since 2010. Mr. Lemberg has been lead counsel in a number of class actions. He has been interviewed on consumer law issues by myriad media outlets, including FOX News, ABC News, MSN, the International Business Times, the Los Angeles Times,...

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...

Etan Hirsch, a graduate of Suffolk University Law School, previously worked at the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York, and the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s Office. In addition, he served as a judicial intern in the chambers of Magistrate Judge Joyce London Alexander of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Etan’s practice is primarily focused on automobile negligence and premises liability cases.

"The ability to have a case decided by a jury of one's peers is fundamental to our system of justice. It provides a forum in which those injured as a result of...

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...

Tara understands that clients are going through some of the most difficult transitions in their lives. Therefore, her primary focus is on assisting clients through the stresses and difficulties of their legal disputes, while ensuring the best possible resolution. Tara is compassionate, understanding and patient, giving each case the individualized attention it needs.

Since 2011, Tara has concentrated her practice in complex divorce and family matters, including matters involving significant assets, complex compensation structures, post judgment modifications and enforcement, alimony terminations and parenting and custody issues. Tara has further dedicated much of her practice to divorce and...

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.

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...

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...

Anthony Parent is a best-selling author, and the founding partner of IRS Medic, a law firm dedicated to working with those with tax problems. His is routinely quoted on tax issues in the local and national media, mostly recently in the Wall Street Journal, Smartmoney.com, the Houston Chronicle, Wall Street radio, Fox CT along with CBS, NBC and ABC affiliates around the country. He has developed a proven tax resolution system, and has increased the forms focus on international compliance specifically the FBAR penalty abatement and the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative.

Anthony Sheffy is the founding partner of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, L.L.P., which is located centrally in Southington, Connecticut. He has taken insurance, personal injury and commercial jury verdicts in state and federal court on behalf of both businesses and individuals. Tony has written and lectured on topics ranging from the fundamentals of presenting civil jury cases for lawyers new to the practice to advanced evidence techniques for attorneys experienced in the courtroom. He has presented televised seminars on the trial of traumatic brain injury cases. Tony has been honored by his peers with an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell (....

I am 43 years old and have lived in Avon, Connecticut my entire life. My practice is centered around personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. Competitive sports were the spring board for a career in litigation. I have been a competitive athlete as long as I remember and was the only athlete in the State to earn All State Honors in two sports in 1983: Track and Field and Soccer. I have coached girls soccer for six years, earned a "D" coaching license and earned three State Championships at the youth level, Currently I race for a NASTAR...

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...

My primary focus of practice is personal injury litigation, inclusive of motor vehicle accidents, work related injuries, wrongful death, dog bite attacks, slip and fall injuries, construction site injuries. I believe that it is my responsibility to be an incredibly strong advocate for our clients while practicing law with honesty and integrity at the same time. The goal is always to maximize the financial recovery for the client.

Our firm has recovered over $450 million on behalf of clients over the years, inclusive of awards in excess of $25 million in the past year.

Mediator and attorney with extensive experience in prenuptial, separation, divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, elder, business, estate and other family law and adult family issues. Serving mediation clients in Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess Counties in New York and Fairfield, New Haven & Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Disputes are stressful, and it’s important to make sure you’re comfortable with whatever resolution process you choose. During our 30 minute free consultation, I can answer any questions you might have and let you get a sense of what it would be like to work together.

Kimberly Andrade has practiced in litigation since receiving her law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2001. During her judicial clerkship in the Connecticut Superior Court, she assisted trial court judges with legal research and drafting decisions. Following her clerkship, she joined a nationally recognized full-service defense firm, where she litigated a variety of cases including dental malpractice, nursing home negligence, insurance coverage disputes, premises liability and professional malpractice. As a defense attorney, Kim worked with major insurance companies, gaining insights useful in representing injured people and their families.

In law school, Kim participated in health law clinic, where...

Since 2004, the Law Office of De Lucia and Levine, LLC has served the people of Bridgeport in all areas of personal injury and workers' compensation law. We help injured people receive justice in cases involving hit and run incidents, motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, legal malpractice, assaults, fall-downs, premise liability accidents, dog bites, underinsured motorist and uninsured motorist litigation and wrongful death claims.

When you hire us, you get us. We do not rely on paralegals, interns or support staff to handle your case. Attorneys De Lucia and Levine work together on every file...

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

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,...

Joseph A. Gershman is a partner of Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. His practice focuses on complex commercial, securities, real estate and bankruptcy litigation. Mr. Gershman is rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings as an AV Preeminent attorney, its highest designation, with his peers recognizing him as “an excellent lawyer” and “an outstanding litigator”. He is also a recipient of The Legal Aid Society’s 2013 Pro Bono Publico Award for outstanding service to the Society and its clients. Mr. Gershman has extensive experience within the areas of complex commercial, securities, real estate and bankruptcy litigation, as well as...

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.

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...

I have dedicated my career as a lawyer to helping people find the right path to solve their legal problems. As a lifelong hiker and camper, I know that the right path may not be the simplest or the most obvious. I have hiked on the Appalachian Trail as well as on many local trails. I enjoy the outdoors and regularly go camping with friends from high school in the Berkshires. In both the great outdoors and in the practice of law, careful study, perception and understanding the circumstances are necessary for success. I believe that effective communication is essential to solving...

The Law Office of Matthew J. Broder is a General Practice which strives to provide exceptional service in a variety of legal areas, including: Family and Divorce Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Workers' Compensation. The Firm provides Personal Service at a Reasonable Cost to all individual and business clients. Aggressive Representation is to be expected and is provided! Attorney Broder has over twenty-five years of experience litigating matters in Connecticut on both the Trial and Appellate levels. Once you retain the Firm, you get Attorney Broder each and every time you call -- NOT an Associate, Paralegal or Secretary!

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...

Recognized by the publication, The Best Lawyers in America, since 1995 as one of the top attorneys in the country, Robert R. Sheldon is an acknowledged expert in personal injury law and workers' compensation law. He serves on the State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Legal Advisory Board. He has successfully argued cases before the Connecticut Appellate Court and the Connecticut Supreme Court and assisted in the enactment of legislation that has expanded the rights of injured workers in the state. He has continually been recognized by Connecticut Super Lawyers in the field of plaintiff's personal injury and workers' compensation and...

Certified specialist in workers' compensation law. Attorney in private practice for 35 years. In 2001, Attorney Leard was among the first group of attorneys in Connecticut to be recognized as a workers' compensation specialist by the Connecticut Bar Association. He remains the only workers' compensation certified specialist practicing full-time in Litchfield County, CT Listed in Connecticut Super Lawyers 2009,2017, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Law. "Superb" rating by Avvo.com and "Distinguished" rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Practice is limited to workers' compensation and automobile accident claims. Attorney Leard is experienced at all levels of workers' compensation claims: settlements,...

James L. O'Rourke handles personal injury cases in Connecticut. He focuses on motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall injuries.

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....

My practice emphasis is in commercial and residential real property transactional matters and real estate related litigation. I am Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated and selected as a New England SuperLawyer for the years 2010-2014. I am a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.

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.

I am often asked why I became a lawyer. I had a great teacher in high school who saw that I loved to debate (argue) in civics class, and how I would always take the side with the harder case. I have always been drawn to fighting for the person, or for the causes, that demand fairness and to be treated justly. That is why I love being a lawyer. For over 25 years, I have represented people and businesses in every court in Connecticut. Today, my practice is mainly focused in the courts of New Britain, Hartford, Waterbury and Torrington....