West Haven Lawyers

John Serrano of the Serrano Law Firm, LLC, located in Hartford, Connecticut is a graduate of Yale University and the University of Connecticut School of Law.

Attorney Serrano has argued cases before the Connecticut Supreme Court and Appellate Court and has tried civil and criminal cases in Connecticut Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission, and the Social Security Office of Hearings. He is based in West Hartford and handles cases throughout Connecticut and disability cases in the Springfield - Holyoke area of Massachusetts.

Attorney Serrano has over 30 years experience of legal experience and speaks Portuguese and Spanish.

An early proponent of joint custody, and a creator of strategies to obtain it I wrote the first book on winning custody. I am concerned with the right of both parents to have a meaninful relationship with his or her parents. I generally represent the underdog. I have also branched into areas of false claims of paternity, efforts to stop the relocation of children by the custodial parent, and the defense of false allegations of sexual abuse and physical abuse.

Attorney Mateus began her legal career in 2004 as a paralegal. She worked as a paralegal for over ten years, before graduating law school, cum laude, in 2015. She earned both her undergrad and law degrees while working full time as a paralegal and raising a family. Attorney Mateus exclusively handles personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls and dog bites. She focuses primarily on negotiating cases and bringing them to settlement. In law school, she obtained a distinguished award for her negotiating skills. Attorney Mateus provides free initial consultations and accepts cases all...

Payman Tehrani is the founder of Tehrani Law Group, LLC. In his career as a trial lawyer, Mr. Tehrani has burnished his reputation as a tireless advocate and creative legal strategist for his personal injury and criminal defense clients. Mr. Tehrani is admitted and actively practices law in three jurisdictions, Connecticut, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Tehrani has successfully tried and settled hundreds of cases in state and federal trial courts. In every case, Mr. Tehranimanages his client’s legal issues and expectations with great attention to detail and a laser focus on efficiency. He invests himself in his...

Attorney Namnoum handles a variety of cases including personal injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle crashes, motorcycle and bicyclist accidents, fall downs, construction accidents, dog bite cases, and DUI defense.

In his thirty year legal career, Hartford Personal Injury Lawyer Ken Namnoum has been successful in obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for people who have suffered injuries. Attorney Namnoum brings unrelenting energy, enthusiasm, and effort to every case to get the best possible result. Many prominent lawyers and their family members who have their own personal injury cases choose Ken Namnoum as their attorney.

Attorney Namnoum began his career in...

These are difficult financial times with many challenges. I understand the hardship of being under financial pressure and want to help you by making you aware of the choices available for you. If you are slipping further behind, getting phone calls or letters because of late payments, if you are facing a lawsuit, or foreclosure, I can help you today. Fees are discounted for Military, First Responders, and Seniors.

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

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...

Have you been charged with crime of any kind? Are you dealing with personal injury damages? It is of the utmost importance that you know what you can do and where you can turn to procure the help your case calls for today. You can breathe more easily now, because at the law office of Bayer & Black law office, you can know that your case is being cared for by a trusted Fairfield County attorney. Are you in the middle of a divorce—or some other family law matter? You can have confidence in the help and support you can...

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...

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.

Attorney O’Keefe is the firm’s managing partner. He has been a member of the Connecticut bar for 31 years. He was admitted to the Connecticut bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 1985, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1987, and to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1989. Attorney O’Keefe is a 1982 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and obtained his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Suffolk University, with honors, in 1985. Since joining the firm in 1985, Attorney O’Keefe’s practice has concentrated in all areas of litigation, including personal...

Alexandra N. Baird is an associate attorney at PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. She has worked strictly on matrimonial litigation and is admitted to practice in Connecticut. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt. Baird is a member of the American, Connecticut, Fairfield County, and Westport/Weston bar associations. In 2017, Baird received a bachelor's degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She earned her juris doctor degree from the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2021, where was the recipient of a merit-based scholarship and graduated...

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...

We exclusively practice Immigration and Nationality law.

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...

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...

As an attorney with more than a decade of trial experience, I know what it takes to win for my clients. I use the experience I have gained over the years to create highly effective strategies that can help my clients secure the best possible outcomes, whether through settlements or trials. I primarily focus on personal injury. An injury from an accident can significantly impact your life, drastically reshaping your future. Previously independent people, who represented their family's primary source of income, and caregivers may be unable to work or provide care. In turn, they may need ongoing care...

I primarily practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law. My approach to each case is rooted in cooperation and collaboration. However, the best settlements arise from being fully prepared for trial, and I am a seasoned and skilled litigator, having honed my courtroom advocacy skills in hundreds, now thousands, of hearings, motions and trials. I have a strong track record in crafting financial settlements and parenting plans that avoid post-divorce pitfalls. Operating a boutique practice, my team and I offer unparalleled responsiveness and a personal touch to our clients. I understand the challenges of divorce and am...