Northfield Lawyers

Mr. Hector Gonzalez-Velez is an attorney concentrating in immigration and nationality law. He is admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut and the State of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Connecticut State Bar, the Wisconsin State Bar, the Fairfield County Bar Association, and the AILA National and AILA Connecticut chapter.

Attorney Gonzalez-Velez's interest and passion providing legal assistance to immigrants arises from his immigrant background. His ancestors immigrated from the Canary Islands, Spain in the 1800s. His family settled in Puerto Rico, which was then a Spanish colony. As residents of Puerto Rico, his ancestors became United States...

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...

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.

Attorney Michele Ann Palulis - serving the Quiet Corner and beyond with friendly compassionate legal services for you and your loved ones. Attorney Michele Ann Palulis is a lawyer serving the Quiet Corner and beyond with a general practice encompassing most areas of law, concentrating her practice on Elder Law, Title XIX Planning & Application, Probate Matters, Estate Planning (Wills, Living Wills & Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney, etc.), Personal Injury, Issues of Social Service, and many, many more areas. Please call for your free telephone consultation or to set up an appointment to discuss your legal...

The majority of my practice involves bankrutcy for individuals, with the goal of giving them a fresh start in life and/or saving their property. I have also in the past tried numerous Court cases involving personal injury and criminal defense. I try to be there for my clients whenever they call.

At the Law Offices of Gregg W. Wagman in New London, Connecticut, clients are guided through their challenges with a legal framework and options to make informed decisions. With an expansive knowledge of law including Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law, clients can expect to receive one-on-one attention from Attorney Wagman and his well-trained staff. Attorney Wagman's comprehensive knowledge of law allows clients to receive counsel in cases ranging from motor vehicle violations to homicide. Attorney Wagman and his staff are dedicated to helping people maneuver through their difficult situations with a high level of commitment and empathy...

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....

As one of seven children, Jack knows the importance of family relationships and the internal bond that holds a family together through the inevitable ups and downs of life. When Jack and his six siblings gather at their parents’ house with their spouses and children in tow, the head count reaches thirty-six at the dinner tables, not counting the often multitudes of aunts and uncles and first cousins. As with many large families, Jack’s extended family gatherings often occur because of weddings or funerals. He has been fortunate to attend many happy weddings and watch the next generation of toddlers...

Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney | Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Advocate | Tribal Law Specialist James is a board-certified civil trial attorney devoted to representing individuals and families affected by personal injury and wrongful death. With a career defined by compassion, tenacity, and results, James is a powerful voice for those seeking justice against negligent individuals, corporations, and insurance companies. Throughout his legal career, James has recovered millions of dollars for clients harmed in a wide range of cases, including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle crashes, product liability claims, medical and professional malpractice, slip and falls, negligent security, and wrongful death matters. He...

Megan Wade is a Connecticut appellate attorney with nearly a decade of focused experience representing clients in civil appeals, family appeals, and criminal appeals across the state. She is the founder of Connecticut Appellate Law Firm (CTALF), a practice dedicated entirely to appellate litigation, consulting, and strategy. Her work centers on helping trial attorneys, law firms, and individuals navigate the complex Connecticut appeals process with clarity, precision, and trusted legal insight. Before founding CTALF, Megan practiced at a Hartford-based appellate firm, handling appeals before both the Connecticut Appellate Court and the Connecticut Supreme Court. Her approach is detail-oriented, client-centered, and focused...

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...

Over 25 years experience in handling personal injury and workers compensation claims, including multiple million dollar verdicts.

With more than 50 years of combined experience, the attorneys of Koffsky & Felsen, LLC, can handle all of your criminal defense and personal injury needs. We provide outstanding and tireless legal representation to protect your rights. Both Bruce Koffsky and Audrey Felsen have significant courtroom and trial experience. We work closely with our clients as a team, with your best interests in mind, to find creative solutions to your legal issues and get the best possible outcome.

Michael Thad Allen is a nationally known attorney who represents students, faculty, and academic professionals in campus disciplinary proceedings and related litigation. His practice centers on defending the rights of individuals facing allegations under Title IX, student conduct codes, and faculty disciplinary systems, as well as protecting academic freedom and due process in higher education. Before practicing law, Michael served as a tenured professor at a major U.S. research university. This experience gives him a unique understanding of the academic environment and the institutional forces at play when a student or faculty member is accused of misconduct. He draws on this...

Attorney Dave Falvey established Action Advocacy, PC in 1985. It is located at 1 Crouch St. in Groton, CT. He Specializes in consumer finance, bankruptcy, debt consolidation and debt settlement relief services. Action Advocacy has helped thousands of Connecticut residents manage their debt by offering both CT bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy options, for over 30 years. Rest assured that Dave Falvey, of Action Advocacy, PC is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated Connecticut bankruptcy attorney. Watch the AV Preeminent Rated video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIED9ykRXuE Visit the Action Advocacy PC website here: http://www.actionadvocacy.com/ Action Advocacy, PC is an officially recognized Federal Debt Relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy...

Landlord-Tenant attorney. Real estate transactional law firm with offices in White Plains and Greenwich. The practice focuses upon representing clients in Yonkers to White Plains and Greenwich. My phone number is 203-661-7077 or 914-629-0813 Ron@ronbrienlaw.com

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.

Recently recognized with a selection to Connecticut’s 2020 Lawyers of Distinction, I am a Partner in our New York City and Stamford Connecticut offices and have more than 20 years of experience as lead trial counsel. I have successfully tried to verdict a wide range of cases including; product liability, wrongful death, personal injury, property loss, toxic tort, employment discrimination, motor vehicle, and construction/labor law. My practice includes defending a variety of complex, high-exposure and high profile cases throughout the United States in diverse areas of law including aviation, product liability, product recalls, premises liability, general liability, asbestos, labor law,...

Admitted to practice in 4 states - Ohio, Connecticut, Illinois & Montana, and in US Tax Court; AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell; J.D. (1982) and LL.M. in Taxation (1993) from John Marshall Law School (Chicago); former Partner of major Chicago law firm, principal of Connecticut-based immigration law practices since 1997. Member, American Immigration Lawyers' Assn.

Established in 2015, The Law Offices of Heidi E. Opinsky, LLC, is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, serving the people of the state in simple to complex family law matters. Receptive to the sensitive nature of issues concerning families, we extend our practice to include all aspects of divorce, pre- and postnuptial agreements, paternity, child custody and support, alimony, property and asset distribution, and modification of agreements. With more than three decades of experience and rated 10.0 on Avvo, Heidi E. Opinsky founded the firm to provide undivided attention and compassionate legal service to her clients. Aggressive in the courtroom in championing...

Taylor has experience litigating cases at the Administrative Hearing; Probate Court; Superior Court; Appellate Court; District Court; and the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals level. She practices in the areas of trusts and estates litigation; elder financial exploitation; defending against nursing home collection actions against you as a power of attorney, conservator, or responsible party of a loved one; construction litigation; employment litigation; land use and zoning disputes; and personal injury/wrongful death.

Prior to joining the firm, Taylor worked for a civil defense litigation firm in Stamford focusing her practice on professional malpractice claims; dram shop and liquor law claims;...

• 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,...

Alan is a highly skilled attorney with a focus on real estate law. With over 35 years of experience, he has developed a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the field, including residential and commercial transactions, development and financing, as well as foreclosures and foreclosure defense. In addition, he represents landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, lease drafting, and litigation. Throughout his career, Alan has been recognized for his outstanding legal work and has earned a reputation for providing his clients with sound legal counsel. His vast experience and in-depth knowledge of real estate law make him a valuable asset to...

Sean Monahan is the firm's founder and leader. A 1987 graduate of The University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, Sean earned his law degree in 1998 at Saint Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from UConn and before law school, Sean was a Bodily Injury Road Adjuster in the Boston area with a major northeastern insurance company. Sean entered private practice in 1998 as a founding partner of Monahan & Monahan, P.A. In 2007 Sean founded the firm Sean F. Monahan, L.L.C. and practices in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, where he concentrates on personal injury/wrongful death...

I am a trial attorney with a focus on civil litigation. My legal practice encompasses a variety of areas including personal injury, commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance litigation, and probate matters. I have a broad range of experience in litigating matters to judgment across all these practice areas in both Connecticut and Rhode Island courts. I was honored to be selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Currently, I serve as the chairperson of the New London City Center District and am also a member of the local chapter of the NAACP.

Attorney Boardman grew up in Upstate NY, where he lived until he enlisted in the US Navy as a Submarine Sonar Technician. Following 9 years of service, Attorney Boardman left the service to attend law school. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University School of Law, and is admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut. Attorney Boardman also holds an Associates Degree in Electronics from Thomas Edison State University, a Bachelor's Degree in Society and Justice from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Masters Degree...

Adam D. Ferrare is a skilled attorney with extensive knowledge in a variety of practice areas. In addition to his experience in real estate, estate planning and administration, and business transactions, he also has experience in handling civil litigation matters. This includes representing clients in boundary disputes, debt collection, personal injury, and insurance litigation, among other areas. His comprehensive knowledge of these practice areas allows him to provide his clients with effective legal solutions tailored to their unique needs.

My extensive legal experience provides immeasurable benefits to my clients. I go into each divorce or family law case with a valuable understanding of the various challenges. I can assist you in finding solutions to your child custody and child support needs, as well as property distribution and alimony matters. I also represent people who need to modify or enforce the terms of their divorce decree. I also understand that a divorce or family law issue can lead to extreme emotional turmoil. As a result, I will work closely with you, compassionately helping you understand the various legal issues...

Alexa is an attorney licensed in both Connecticut and Rhode Island. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Alexa attended Quinnipiac University School of Law as a Dean’s Fellow where she graduated #1 in her class and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Quinnipiac Law Review. Prior to joining Messier Massad Burdick & Assoc. LLC, Alexa served as a Judicial Clerk for Justice Andrew J. McDonald on the Connecticut Supreme Court after serving a term as a law student extern for Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer of the Federal District Court for the District...

Prior to attending law school, Attorney Colarusso spent a year working as a paralegal at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in NYC. During law school, he was a research assistant to a professor and also clerked at a local law firm. Upon graduation, Attorney Colarusso began his post law school career as a Prosecutor. He handled all aspects of his cases from arrest through trial. He spent his time as a prosecutor handling violent crimes, drug cases, gun possession and sexual assault trials. As a defense attorney, he has successfully represented individuals facing Murder, Assault, Burglary, Domestic Violence, Drug...

Experienced trial attorney. Represents clients in all aspects of criminal litigation; misdemeanors, felonies, serious felonies (murder, physically assaults, abusive head trauma, sexual offenses, motor vehicle fatalities (including alcohol related) and white collar crimes (embezzlement)). Represents parties going through complex custody and financial divorces, child custody cases, paternity cases, relocation cases and third party custody and visitation rights. Super Lawyer designation 2019, 2020, 2021

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...