Chester Business Lawyers

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Voted Best debtor bankruptcy attorney in a poll conducted by Connecticut Law Tribune

Speaker and lecturer professional associations

Former Pres. greater Bridgeport Bar Association

In more than twenty years of law practice based in NY, CT, and NC, Bill Lalor has represented a diverse group of individual and commercial clients in an array of litigated and other matters involving business planning, contracts, and disputes, insurance, employment, probate litigation, education, real estate, personal injury, mass torts, regulatory matters, and other subject areas. Bill has litigated cases involving high-profile clients and adversaries in federal, state and specialized courts throughout the United States, including “CNA” insurers and the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. He has also served as National Coordinating Counsel for a number of clients including Alcoa...

Aleksandr ("Alex") Y. Troyb relies on his diverse background to advise clients on various aspects of immigration, residential and commercial real estate as well as residential and commercial financing. In addition, Alex assists clients with civil litigation, business entity formation, construction and development law, estate planning and probate administration. Alex is licensed to practice in Connecticut and New York courts, as well as the Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut. Alex serves as the President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, where he also serves as chair of the Real Estate Committee. In addition, Alex...

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

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.

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. ...

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,...

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...

I am an Associate with Collins Hannafin, P.C. in the Firm’s Transactional Department. I currently practice in the areas of Commercial Transactions, Business Formation and Dissolution as well as Taxation and Tax Planning. I earned a BBA and MBA from Pace University and obtained his JD, cum laude from Quinnipiac University as well as an LLM in Tax Law from the University of Alabama School of Law. In Law School I earned the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association’s Gerard M. Stevens Award for Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Law, the Law School’s Excellence in Classroom Performance Award, and an Academic Excellence...

I have vast experience structuring, negotiating, and drafting a wide variety of transactions in connection with many major commercial sectors. I offer seasoned business advice to startups, small businesses and growing companies and have served as fractional, on-demand part-time general counsel at affordable rates. My legal services include many aspects of business law and cover the spectrum of a company's activities, from formation to day-to-day operations, to sale or other disposition. My office is in Stamford, CT, but I continue to represent clients nationwide. I am originally from Great Neck, NY (near Manhattan) and have lived in New...

Member: Board of Directors, Interlude, Inc. 2006—2011. Assistant Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, Portuguese Cultural Center 2006—.

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

I practice throughout Fairfield County and the State; primarily in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Redding, Weston, Wilton, Westport, New Canaan, Westport, Norwalk, Stamford and Darien.

Anne Marie Segal has over 12 years of legal experience and is Founder and Principal of Law Office of Anne Marie Segal. Ms. Segal provides counsel in the formation and management of corporations and limited liability companies, drafting of governance documents and business contracts and federal registration and management of trademarks, among other areas.

• 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,...

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...

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...

David F. Bennett graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University in 1974; The National Law Center, The George Washington University, in 1977. From 1977 to 1979 he practiced with Pinney, Payne, Van Lenten, Burrell, Wolfe & Dillman in Danbury, CT. From 1979 to 1984 he practiced in Danbury, CT with Kelly, Drye & Warren, a New York Law firm. From 1984 to present he has had his own law office.

Since 1984, the philosophy of the Law Offices of David F. Bennett has been to represent each client with a high level of professionalism, supported by an experienced...

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...

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...

23+ years NY and CT licensed attorney focusing on estate plannings, elder law, wills, probate, bankruptcy, real estate, short sales, loan modifications, and small business representation.