Derby Business Lawyers

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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

Prior to earning his law degree, Jonathan spent nearly a decade working in the hospitality industry. He saw firsthand how the industry was rife with legal issues ranging from liability and employment practices claims down to risk management. As his primary goal has always been to provide a quality experience to his clients, he decided the best way to help was to get his law degree and specialize in these types of cases. Once he received his degree, he worked for various law firms representing hotels, restaurants, ski resorts, and other various retailers. During this time, he dealt with personal injury...

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.

Gregory Allen was admitted to the State and Federal courts in 2001. He received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Psychology from Alfred University in 1998. He went on to law school at Quinnipiac University where he competed on the University Mock Trial team and was awarded for his distinguished acedemic achievement. He was awarded his Juris Doctor degree in 2001. He is a current member of the Middlesex County Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He has taught courses on living wills and last will and testaments. He is a mentor with the...

Max Holmes has over 40 years of experience as a portfolio manager, research analyst, board member, lawyer, NYU Professor and expert witness. Since 1993, Max Holmes has been an Adjunct Professor of Finance at the Stern Graduate School of Business at New York University, teaching "Bankruptcy and Reorganization." Max Holmes has been the Chief Investment Officer / Lead Portfolio Manager for two large hedge funds ($2.7 billion and $5.4 billion of peak AUM) as well as an insurance company portfolio and a mutual fund portfolio. The funds invested in credit, capital structure arbitrage, distressed debt, rescue finance, direct lending, specialty finance,...

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• 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,...

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...

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...

Robert A. Cutler brings to his practice more than 20 years of legal experience as a business attorney. A former shareholder in the New York office of Akerman LLP, he has represented investors and businesses in hundreds of transactions. His clients operate in a wide range of industries, that include, but are not limited to, financial services, real estate, aviation, apparel, healthcare, beauty (fragrances and cosmetics), supply chain management, food services, leisure and hospitality, entertainment, technology and health and fitness. Many of his clients and former clients are among the largest companies in the United States, including a number of...

WE REPRESENT CLIENTS IN THE FIELDS OF INVESTMENT FRAUD AND BUSINESS LAW. OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS, WE HAVE RECOVERED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR OUR CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST. Andrew C. Cote, LLC is a boutique law firm representing individuals, families, securities professionals and businesses in securities fraud and business law. Andrew Cote's experience may be unique combining eighteen years as a securities, corporate and business attorney with a further nine years as a Registered Investment Adviser and Senior Executive in a brokerage firm. He has an invaluable insider knowledge of the securities industry - experience not offered...

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...