New Canaan Lawyers

Toya Alek Graham has over 30 years of experience as an attorney litigating criminal and civil matters in state and federal courts. She also has experience handling DCF cases, family, juvenile and landlord/tenant matters.

Andrew Balbus received his J.D. degree with honors from Harvard Law School and is the only graduate of Harvard Law School to have earned an LL.M. Master of Law degree in bankruptcy law. In addition to his legal education, Mr. Balbus has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in finance from the Columbia University School of Business and a bachelor's degree magna cum laude in accounting/management science from Duke University. Immediately prior to founding the Balbus Law Firm, Andrew Balbus received an LL.M. Master of Law degree in Bankruptcy law from St John's University. Because successful bankruptcy...

My practice focuses on civil litigation in federal and state courts, as well as Connecticut probate courts. I represent individuals and companies large and small in a broad range of disputes, including business, real estate, probate, and wills and trusts. I am dedicated to providing highly responsive and sophisticated representation in a cost-effective manner.

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...

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...

Walt IV is a former Marine Corps Captain having deployed around the world to many Middle Eastern countries, East Timor, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Australia. Prior to his Marine Corps service, Walt earned his bachelor's degree, cum laude, from Boston University in 1997. Following his Marine Corps service, Walt attended Quinnipiac University's School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and in the top 15% of his class. Walt has tried numerous cases to verdict, from drugs and robbery to murder. Walt teaches at the university level the subjects of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Mock...

Kieran J. Costello, Esq. is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers of America, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. In addition, Mr. Costello is the Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of the Greater Bar Association, a Member of the Elder Law Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association and a Member of the Trust and Estates Committee of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.

Mr. Costello has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Housatonic Community College since 1993. Previously, he was a Professor of Law at Albertus Magnus College and Associate...

I represent clients in:
1. Family Court and divorce matters including legal separation, annulment, alimony, child support, custody, parenting plans and post judgment issues involving modification and contempt. I draft and review prenuptial and post nuptial agreements. I also handle Restraining Orders.
2. Juvenile Court cases where a child has been arrested. In addition, I help parents who are involved with DCF including Orders of Temporary Custody, Neglect Petitions and appeals of Substantiation and Central Registry.
3. Probate Court issues concerning Termination of Parental Rights, Guardianship, Adoptions plus Estate Administration and Will Contests.
4. Personal Injury victims involved in car...

John Harrington is a sole practitioner specializing in litigation, including divorce cases with highly contested child custody matters, and post judgment family court representation. John has successfully represented clients in a wide range of matters, from high-value international commercial arbitration overseas to local landlord/tenant disputes. John also represents parties to commercial and residential real estate transactions. John's representation is highly accessible, with clients provided mobile contact information for quick response to your concerns.

We exclusively practice Immigration and Nationality law.

30+ years of practice in Family Law

Stephen J. Penino is a graduate of both Fordham University and the Fordham University School of Law. He commenced the practice of law in 1985 as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens County District Attorneyâs Office in New York City. Mr. Penino served as a Prosecutor for nearly four years in both the Rackets & Economic Crime and Homicide Bureaus, where his litigation skills were developed and honed. Subsequent to serving as a prosecutor Mr. Penino began his work in the Insurance Defense area. Initially he worked as an associate at a major Manhattan firm specializing in...

35 years of Criminal Defense experience.Have successfully defended cases ranging from homicide to drunk driving .In addition to extensive criminal trial experience,I have ,also,handled criminal apppeals,habeas corpus cases and sentence modifications.Member of the CONNECTICUT CRIMINAL DEFRNSE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS,CONNECTICUT BAR ASSOCIATION AND DANBURY BAR ASSOCIATION.

Meghan Freed is the managing attorney at Freed Marcroft, a divorce and family law firm serving clients across Connecticut. Freed Marcroft practices divorce litigation, collaborative divorce, and mediation so that its lawyers can craft a divorce tailored to each client's goals and situation. Meghan Freed was selected to Super Lawyers® from 2017 - 2022 and previously was included on the New England Super Lawyers® Rising Star list from 2013 - 2016 for family law. In 2014 the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) named her one of 40 Women for the Next 40 Years. Freed Marcroft...

Listed in Best lawyers in America

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

Speaker and lecturer professional associations

Former Pres. greater Bridgeport Bar Association