Windham County Lawyers

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...

If you have been discriminated against, harassed or wrongfully terminated, contact Attorney Pantuso at 203-726-0284.

Anthony J. Pantuso III strives to obtain justice for individuals who have been wronged by corporate employers.

With over 25 years of experience, Attorney Pantuso represents the victims of sexual harassment, discrimination in the workplace, those who have been wrongfully terminated, and those who are owed unpaid wages or overtime. He also represents employees in whistle-blower claims, severance negotiations and all other employment-related issues.

Have a question about your mortgage, the foreclosure process in Connecticut, or have a home that has a crumbling foundation? I'd love to talk to you to determine how I can help.

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 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 aggressive defense strategy for individuals accused of misdemeanor and...

Jonathan has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees, as well as several bar association committees. He is currently a member of the New Haven County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Jonathan has had much success as a personal injury lawyer, and represents clients in practice areas including auto accidents, product liability, animal attacks such as dog bites, lead poisoning, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, slip and fall accidents, and wrongful death. Over the years, Jonathan has recovered millions of dollars in damages for his clients. He...

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...

Michael P. Foley, Jr. graduated from the University of Connecticut and Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Foley was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1981 and has developed a solid basis of trial experience over many years of practice, including both court and jury trials. Mr. Foley's practice is devoted primarily to plaintiffs personal injury work, including automobile accidents, premises liability, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, negligent security, construction accidents and products liability, among other cases. Mr. Foley also represents injured employees in workers' compensation claims. Mr. Foley has achieved success in numerous cases including a recent case involving an engineer...

I am the managing member of Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC and an accomplished attorney with years of experience in personal injury, premises liability, homeowner claims, insurance litigation, and real estate / land use litigation. Throughout my career, I have focused on achieving successful outcomes for my clients against insurance companies and large corporations. I have earned a reputation for providing aggressive and sound legal counsel and representation. I am committed to achieving the best possible outcome for my clients by presenting all options and potential outcomes available to them.

Joe’s practice is primarily focused on automobile negligence.

For the past decade, Attorney Eric Garofano has devoted himself to working tirelessly for his civil and commercial litigation clients to get the justice they deserve. Whether the client has suffered as a result of negligence, wrongful death, a car accident, fall, medical malpractice, product liability or other personal injury, Attorney Garofano fights hard and fair to ensure his clients are justly compensated for the physical and emotional damages they have experienced. Attorney Garofano is also a proven advocate on behalf of injured employees, ensuring workers' compensation insurance companies pay all benefits due to the injured worker. He represents workers in...

Hartford Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorney Parisot’s law practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation as well as labor and employment counseling and litigation. In addition to Connecticut courts, Attorney Parisot has represented clients before the courts in Texas and Illinois. Attorney Parisot represents clients before municipal and other governmental boards and commissions. Tom Parisot has been a presenter for numerous seminars and lectures regarding legal matters, including workers’ compensation and employment law, for the Waterbury Bar Association, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the National Business Institute and the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys. He served as Assistant Corporation Counsel...

Located in the greater Hartford area, Edward P. Jurkiewicz has represented individuals and businesses for nearly three decades. Attorney Jurkiewicz focuses his practice on divorce, custody, business law, foreclosure defense, and bankruptcy. Ed distinguishes himself through professionalism, thoughtfulness, and thoroughness. He listens carefully to each client's situation and develops result-oriented strategies that factor in their specific goals and requirements.

Tax law is all I do and I have helped many taxpayers successfully resolve their tax problems. I listen carefully to my clients in order to gain a complete understanding of their tax problem. After conducting an extensive analysis of your tax problem I will help you to attain the best resolution possible. I represent individuals and small business owners located throughout the State in front of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and taxpayers in Connecticut and throughout the country in matters with the IRS. I work directly with my clients to ensure that they understand every...

Attorney Frank C. Bartlett, Jr.‘s achievements inside and outside the courtroom have earned him the distinctions of being named to Connecticut Superlawyers, Connecticut Superlawyers Rising Stars, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut and American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in Connecticut. As a result of settlements he has negotiated on behalf of his clients, Attorney Bartlett has earned a life membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group touted to be “The Top Trial Lawyers in America”. His experience, client satisfaction and peer recognition has further earned Attorney...

Ron Houde is an associate at Ouellette, Deganis, Gallagher & Grippe LLC. He is a trial and appellate lawyer practicing in the areas of insurance defense, personal injury, and general litigation. He practices throughout Connecticut in state, federal, and tribal courts. Ron seeks efficient and just resolution for all his clients whether through trial, dispositive motions, or alternative dispute resolution.

In 2018 and 2019, Connecticut Super Lawyers selected Ron as a Rising Star in Civil Defense Litigation, an honor given to less than 2.5% of practicing attorneys under the age of 40 or in practice for 10 years or less. In...

In 2005, Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acted as a liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association. He has fostered education of attorneys in the bankruptcy field and increased access of the public to bankruptcy relief in light of the law passed in 2005. He held that position until 2014.

in 2007, Gene joined with 25 attorneys from around the country in forming the Bankruptcy Law Network, a web site devoted to disseminating clear, concise, and accurate information about consumer credit issues including...

Most people come looking for an attorney when something unpleasant has happened in their lives. Attorney McEntee understands the stress that you are experiencing. If retained, Attorney McEntee will personally dedicate himself to your legal matter and work hard to obtain the most positive outcome possible so that you no longer need to worry. Hard work, dedication, results. Rest assured. If you hire Attorney McEntee, your case will be handled competently.

Attorney Breg was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky and grew up in Southbury. He currently resides in Watertown and practices out of the firm’s Southbury Office. Bill Breg practices in the areas of estate planning and probate administration with experience in the local probate courts. As a professional member of PLAN of Connecticut, Attorney Breg counsels individuals with special needs and advises them about special needs trusts. Attorney Breg also practices in the area of real estate.

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

Attorney Christopher Meisenkothen is a partner at the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. Since joining the firm in 1999, Attorney Meisenkothen has dedicated his practice to representing people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. He has successfully handled hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits and recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. In 2023, Attorney Meisenkothen co-chaired a trial involving a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma. That case won a verdict of $20,000,000, the largest asbestos jury verdict in Connecticut history. In 1996, Attorney Meisenkothen earned a B.A. degree the University of...

Peter Billings is a founding partner of Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily on criminal matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to the most serious cases of murder, as well as a wide range of family matters including divorce and custody cases.The common thread throughout Peter’s practice is his representation of individuals and fighting for those who need someone in their corner. Whether a high-stakes criminal case, highly contested divorce, or bitter custody battle, Peter will stand with you. Peter has been responsible for obtaining the highest quality results for his clients in criminal cases as...

As a dedicated trial lawyer in personal injury and medical malpractice, Mike is an active member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Mike is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on its Board of Governors and on its Executive, Medical Malpractice and Legislative Committees and is Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee. Mike is on the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. He is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and...

I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in both Albuquerque and Phoenix, Arizona. I earned my bachelor's degree in business management from Northeastern University, where I also had the privilege of playing collegiate football for the Huskies. I later graduated with my Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, focusing on corporate and employment law. As an athlete and an enthusiastic sports fan, I have dedicated time to volunteering as a high school football coach and have worked in various capacities within organizations associated with the AHL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, and NCAA - BCS. After completing law school...

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death; Traumatic Brain Injury; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Slip and Fall Accidents, Real Estate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation; Wills and Estates

Admitted: 1996, Connecticut and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1997, New York; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court

Law School: Quinnipiac University, J.D. graduated Cum Laude

Member: Connecticut and New York State Bar Associations; Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Biography: Author: “The Probate Courts Power to Probe You,” The Connecticut Probate Law Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1.

Member: Oxford Connecticut Lions Club, 2000—present.

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). ...

Michael J. Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut who was born and raised in New Haven County. Attorney Dolan primarily handles the firm’s personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. He has been named to the National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40 list for the State of Connecticut.

I started a business at 25 with two partners, knowing very little about the industry (a dental group). We grew the brand to over 40 locations across the Northeast before consummating a private equity sale. During that time my passion for business and law grew, thus I attended Western New England University School of Law at night. Now, having passed the CT State Bar, I am using my business experience in helping fellow entrepreneurs, business owners and families at all stages of business. Additionally, due to the significant overlap with Estate Planning, I have tailored my...

Attorney Christine Landis (previously Gertsch) has been an associate with The Law Offices of Mark Sherman since 2014. Since then, she has focused on criminal defense, and regularly appears in Connecticut’s state and federal criminal courts. She represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases, and is experienced with all aspects of Connecticut criminal procedure and the court process from investigation or arrest through disposition.

While Christine handles all criminal charges, she co-chairs the Firm’s Domestic Violence and Sex Assault Crimes Practice Groups. Since 2014, Christine’s advocacy has led to the dismissal of over 100 felony and misdemeanor cases. Christine is also...

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...

Van Dyke Law, LLC is a boutique law firm handling real estate closings and personal injury litigation throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. We handle every type of real estate transaction - purchases, sales, short sales, and refinances - and handle personal injury litigation in both State and Federal courts.

Van Dyke Law, LLC, leverages cutting edge technology to provide the best customer service to our clients. With offices strategically located in West Hartford, Glastonbury, and Enfield, Connecticut, Van Dyke Law, LLC is able to meet with its clients wherever, and whenever, it's most convenient for them.

Attorney Jeremiah N. Ollennu has dedicated his legal career to divorce mediation and resolving family disputes. Since 2008, he has ounseled couples in divorce, and mediated some of the most difficult divorce cases in Connecticut. The firm also represents clients in custody and chuld support cases. Our experience includes litigation and resolution of alimony claims, contempt and property settlement enforcement, post-judgment modification, and grandparents’ rights. The best way to resolve family disputes is through mediation, which give you the greatest freedom to workout family differences. Attorney Ollennu zealously advocates in traditional divorce cases whenever necessary. He is regularly...

Collin Udell's appellate practice focuses on U.S. Supreme Court litigation and on complex or novel issues arising in other federal appeals. Ms. Udell has taken a central role in 25 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, some of which have been widely acknowledged as among the most important cases of the last few terms, involving bankruptcy, statutory construction, the First Amendment, the Commerce Clause, jurisdiction, arbitration, civil rights, procedure, taxation, and insurance. In addition to her Supreme Court experience, Ms. Udell has also represented clients in a wide variety of cases in the federal courts of appeal, including matters involving...

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,...

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...

Thor Holth is a highly accomplished attorney with extensive expertise across a wide spectrum of legal fields. His areas of practice encompass Personal Injury, Admiralty, Professional Negligence/Malpractice, Real Estate, Tribal Law, Employment Law, Land Use/Planning and Zoning, and Worker’s Compensation. Graduating from Quinnipiac College School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, and Wheaton College, Thor boasts professional licenses that extend to his United States Coast Guard Licensed Merchant Marine Officer status, notably as a Master 100 Ton with Near Coastal and Towing Endorsement. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1999 and holds admissions to various courts, including the U.S....

I have been practicing law since 1997. I began my career as an Army Lawyer. During that time, I was appointed Special Assistant United States Attorney. I prosecuted numerous felonies and misdemeanors, and was able to obtain significant trial experience. After leaving Government, I entered private practice. I worked for two firms. One was an insurance defense firm. There, I learned the nuts and bolts of personal injury. After that, I was recruited by one of Connecticut's largest and prestigious firms. There, I learned how to handle difficult and complex cases on...