New Canaan Lawyers

Elizabeth has been with Heritage Law LLC (formerly Law Office of Lisa E. Wnuck, LLC) since April 2021 and has been practicing in estate and trust administration since 2017. Elizabeth is dedicated to helping her clients navigate the probate process with compassion, dedication, and efficiency. Elizabeth is a graduate of Barnard College (B.A. History) and Northeastern University School of Law (J.D.). Prior to relocating to Connecticut, Elizabeth lived in Washington, where she worked for the City of Seattle's Department of Planning and Development enforcing the city's land use, building code, and tenant protection ordinances. In her free time,...

Attorney R. J. Connelly III is an accomplished and dedicated elder law attorney in Pawtucket, prepared to address your distinct legal challenges and provide the unwavering support necessary during this critical phase of your life. With extensive experience handling a wide range of cases, Attorney Connelly is proficient in navigating the complexities inherent in elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning, ensuring that your interests and rights are protected at every stage. At Connelly Law, clients can place complete trust in the expertise and professionalism of an attorney who has established a distinguished reputation within the legal community. Attorney...

John A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Civil Litigation. Attorney Collins currently serves as the Managing Partner of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar. Mr. Collins received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross (1978) and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1981) where he was a member and Notes Editor of the Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. Attorney Collins is a member of the American, Connecticut and New London County Bar Associations. He is also a...

Estate planning is not just for millionaires. You may not think you have an estate, let alone any need for a plan, but if you have children, if you have things of value, if you own a home, you need an estate plan. An estate plan ensures that you decide who gets your hard earned assets, whatever their size or value-- not the government. Without an estate plan, your wealth, your estate will pass according to the state intestacy statute. Don't you want to decide to whom and when your assets should be distributed and not a probate court?...

Brendan is one of Connecticut’s top elder law attorneys, according to Super Lawyers Magazine. With his gentle manner, he’ll explain, in plain English, how you can protect your assets while receiving public benefits. He can help you get Medicaid benefits so you can preserve the money you’ve worked so hard for. And because of his success in many appeals of Medicaid cases, he can fight to get you benefits even if you’ve already been denied.

Brendan's focus on estate planning includes customized planning strategies that allow you to build wealth, save on taxes and protect the people who depend on...

An attorney with Flaherty Legal Group, LLC, Pamela M. Magnano represents people in Hartford and West Hartford, Connecticut, as well as the surrounding areas. She focuses her practice on divorce and family law, handling cases that involve child custody, legal separations, child support, spousal support, property division, post-divorce modifications, allocation of assets and child visitation.

In 2000, Ms. Magnano graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Arts. She then attended Suffolk University Law School. As a law student, Ms. Magnano was on the dean's list, a student prosecutor and served as a volunteer for Shelter Legal Services, working with homeless...

Joshua B. Kons is a business and financial services attorney with over 17 years of experience. He has built a practice around representing business clients in both litigation and transactional matters, including consumer and commercial collections. In addition, he maintains a nationwide practice focusing on representing individual investors and financial advisors nationwide in FINRA arbitration and securities litigation. Before attending law school, Mr. Kons worked as an equities trader for a large national bank. After receiving his law degree, he worked as an in-house attorney for a multinational, Fortune 500 corporation where he was responsible for corporate and commercial transactional matters,...

Hartford Attorney Salvatore Bonanno has over 30 years experience as a litigation lawyer, focusing on the defense of clients facing criminal charges, DUI/DWI charges and domestic violence charges. Located directly in Hartford, Connecticut, we are conveniently located to meet with you and attend to any court matters that your case involves.

Attorney Christopher P. Kriesen is the founder and principal of the Kalon Law Firm, LLC. He formed the firm in 2017 to fulfill his vision of a better way to practice law, serve clients, and promote social good through entrepreneurship. Attorney Kriesen holds an A.V. Rating with the peer review process of Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized by Super Lawyers 2019-2020 and Best Lawyers 2020-2022. Attorney Kriesen has handled cases in State and Federal Court, has argued appeals before Connecticut’s Appellate and Supreme Courts, and has helped prepare amicus briefs on issues raising cases of first impression before the Supreme Court. He is a...

I initially had a very diverse practice that included litigation in the areas of criminal law, family law, immigration law, probate , personal injury, foreclosure, bankruptcy and general litigation. However during the last 30 years, I have concentrated my practice to transactional law such as mergers and acquisitions, finance, real estate (commercial as well as residential), corporate, zoning,municipal, business succession, and collaborative business dispute resolution, a group I co-founded in CT in 2017. My most significant client has been the State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development as well as the Department of Housing. ...

Attorney Nancy W. Tonucci is part of the estate planning, probate, and elder law team at Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP, based in the firm’s Glastonbury office on Main Street. In her elder law practice, she advises families on asset protection, nursing home and assisted living options, and strategies to help seniors remain in their homes. She also guides clients through eligibility for government benefits, such as Medicaid and Medicare. Additionally, she assists with the preparation of essential legal documents, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Directives. Attorney Tonucci represents clients in probate courts, handling matters related to decedent estates,...

Attorney Tomeo is truly passionate about fighting for the underdog. Whether you are facing DUI charges or assault charges, he has the skills and knowledge required to carefully handle your case.

He has extensive DUI training and has taken many classes on standardized field sobriety testing, including,

The LaPiere course
The C.E.S. consulting breath testing course
He has taken the Mastering Scientific Evidence for DUI Defense, the advanced trial strategy course, and is a Member of NCDD (National College for DUI Defense). In addition to the coursework, Attorney Tomeo along with his partner Jonathan R. Sills, Co-Author the Connecticut Practice Series Book, CONNECTICUT DUI...

Russell is especially honored to be a part of the Zimberlin Law LLC team, representing claimants in Veterans Disability, Connecticut State Employee Disability Retirement, Social Security Disability/SSI. At the firm, Russ works very hard in all stages of litigation trying to achieve optimal results for his clients, all while keeping them informed throughout the process. Russell’s solid work ethic and passion for the law was evident in school, where he graduated from New England Law | Boston near the top of his class. In his spare time, Russell can be found exploring Hartford and taking in the City’s diverse culture and character...

Andrew Bilodeau is the managing partner at Bilodeau Capalbo, LLC and is admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Connecticut state and federal courts and Washington DC. In April 2021, Andrew earned his Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University. A small sample of his experience includes work on behalf of individuals in residential and commercial real estate transactions, real estate zoning, real estate litigation (adverse possession, boundary line disputes), contractor disputes, insurance claim disputes, and negligent home inspections. Andrew also serves as corporate counsel for small & large businesses, real estate developers and contractors. His representation of clients includes national banks,...

Carmine was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2005, the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 2005, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011.

Carmine is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association Elder Law Section and a member of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (N.A.E.L.A). For the sixth year in a row, Carmine was selected as a New England Elder Law “Rising Star” by New England Super Lawyers magazine.

In 2011, Carmine was appointed to the Probate Court Rules Advisory Committee. The Committee drafted new rules and revised existing rules...

Sally A. Roberts graduated from Radcliffe College of Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1979), and then received her J.D. (1982) from Washington College of Law, of American University, where she served as Research & Topics Editor on the American University Law Review. While in law school she worked for U.S. Senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. as a Legal Researcher. Ms. Roberts was a litigation associate for several years in Washington, D.C., where she was involved with jury trials in both state and federal courts. Upon return to her native Connecticut, Ms. Roberts was a Law Clerk to Chief Presiding Judge...

When I was a child, I watched my father go to work every day with a singular mission: defending the rights of people like you and me. He was deeply passionate about his work and instilled in me a powerful sense of the importance of protecting everyone's rights. My father always believed that the role of a criminal defense attorney is to hold the court accountable and ensure the law is upheld throughout the prosecution process. This conviction shaped my own view of the world, and I saw it in action every day—ultimately leading me to pursue a career in law. In...

Carlton is an experienced business lawyer, entrepreneur, co-founder of successful startups, angel investor, and former VP/GC of well-known companies. He has earned accolades from his peers and clients, including a National legal best practices award from the Association of Corporate Counsel and a Connecticut lawyer life-time achievement award from the Connecticut Law Tribune. He earned his juris doctor degree and was a Root Tilden Scholar at New York University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and New York.

Carlton always strives to think strategically when assisting clients, whether they are starting a new business or...