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Matthew A. Wiley

Connecticut Business Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

(203) 951-1222
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Jennifer Lindsey LaRese

Southbury, CT Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(203) 556-9709 33 Bullet Hill Rd. Suite 301
Southbury, CT 06488

Business, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Tax

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Eugene Glouzgal

Naugatuck, CT Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience

(203) 740-1400 18 Park Place
Naugatuck, CT 06770

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Quinnipiac University School of Law and Western Connecticut State University

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Attorney Eugene Glouzgal is a Connecticut Attorney with the firm of Glouzgal Ramos Groth LLP. Attorney Glouzgal is very proud to have received his education almost entirely in Connecticut. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden and his Bachelor of Science in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Attorney Glouzgal is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association including the Young Lawyers Section, a member of the American Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

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Michael Anthony Fasano Jr

Middlebury, CT Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(203) 598-7500 1625 Straits Turnpike Suite #307
Middlebury, CT 06762

Business, Divorce, Family and Insurance Claims
Florida Coastal School of Law

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Richard D Sperry

Roxbury, CT Business Law Lawyer with 48 years experience

(860) 355-3525 41 Chalybes Road
Roxbury, CT 06783-1417

Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Timothy Michael Pletter

Stratford, CT Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience

(203) 378-6675 3288 Main Street
Suite 201
Stratford, CT 06614

Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Villanova University School of Law

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Timothy M. Pletter is the managing attorney of Ambrogio, Pletter and Associates, LLC located in Stratford, Connecticut. He graduated from Villanova School of Law in 1995 and has been practicing law for 24 years. Tim is a top rated bankruptcy attorney in Fairfield County and is a top rated lawyer by SuperLawyer. He has also received the highest peer review possible from Martindale-Hubbell, the largest database of legal professionals. He has the experience and compassion necessary to help clients through financial hardships in a non-judgmental manner. Tim has helped thousands of people find the light at the end of the...

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Dennis J. Kokenos

Trumbull, CT Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(203) 375-0600 799 Silver Ln
Trumbull, CT 06611

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Massachusetts School of Law

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Attorney Kokenos concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, probate, trust & estates, business organization, administrative appeals and real estate. Attorney Kokenos was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2005 and was appointed associate Town Attorney for the Town of Trumbull in 2010. He is currently chief legal counsel for the Town of Trumbull as well as chief advisory counsel for the Connecticut Better Business Bureau. Attorney Kokenos has also been named Top 40 Litigation Lawyer Under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.

Attorney Kokenos graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2002, with a...

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William D. Stempel

Hamden, CT Business Law Lawyer with 40 years experience

(203) 772-0199 191 Glen Pkwy
Hamden, CT 06517

Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Health Care and IP
Yale Law School

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Bill Stempel's long career as a lawyer and mediator has centered on clarifying options, solving problems, and getting things done in a variety of large and small organizations and in many areas of law and business, including health care, life sciences, intellectual property licensing, and employment matters. He brings to mediation decades of experience helping clients who face difficult problems--in litigation, in business affairs or in personal matters--understand where they are, what risks they face, and what options are available to them, and guiding them to successful resolutions. He has negotiated hundreds of complex and high-stakes business agreements...

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Jeffrey R. Hellman Esq.

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

(203) 691-8762 195 Church Street
10th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Business, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Stockbroker Fraud
Harvard University

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Henry A. Perles

Trumbull, CT Business Law Lawyer with 52 years experience

(203) 375-0600 799 Silver Ln
Trumbull, CT 06611

Business, Family and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law

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Mr. Perles joined Owens, Schine & Nicola, PC in 2006. Prior to that time, he was a founder of, and partner in, the Fairfield law firm of Kleban & Samor. Resident in the Trumbull office, Mr. Perles concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate and business matters. Previously, he concentrated his practice in matrimonial law.

Mr. Perles graduated, cum laude, from Amherst College in 1964. He then attended Fordham University School of Law, where he graduated with a J.D. in 1967. While in law school, Attorney Perles was a member of the International Moot Court Team...

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Steven Marc Santisi

Ridgefield, CT Business Law Attorney with 22 years experience

(510) 666-5793 54 Danbury Road
Suite 224
Ridgefield, CT 06877

Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
The John Marshall Law School

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Intellectual Property specialist with computer hardware and software development background. Specialties: Patent law, IP Portfolio development, management, and commercialization, technology transfer and licensing, protection of software and business methods, start-up management, litigation support

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Erica A. Barber

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Erica A. Barber

Connecticut Business Law Lawyer

(203) 495-9790
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University of Connecticut School of LawConnecticut

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Robert M. Frost Jr.

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Robert M. Frost Jr.

Connecticut Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(203) 495-9790
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University of Connecticut School of Law2nd Circuit, Connecticut, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, U.S. Supreme Court and New York

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Robert M. Frost Jr.

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(203) 495-9790 129 Church St
#226
New Haven, CT 06510

Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal and DUI
University of Connecticut School of Law

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Erica A. Barber

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer

(203) 495-9790 129 Church St
#226
New Haven, CT 06510

Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals and Criminal
University of Connecticut School of Law

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Richard Charles Marquette

HAMDEN, CT Business Law Attorney with 29 years experience

(203) 687-4050 60 Washington Ave
Suite 302
HAMDEN, CT 06518

Business and Criminal
University of Virginia

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Attorney Richard C. Marquette advocates for clients facing a variety of legal matters, including divorce, custody and visitation matters, and alimony disputes. He has more than 25 years of legal experience and knows how to pursue favorable results on behalf of his clients. Over the course of his career, he gained an invaluable amount of insight and knowledge on how the family law court works and is prepared to help his clients navigate even the most complex cases. He has been given an AV® Preeminent Rating™ by Martindale-Hubbell® in recognition of his stellar legal services.

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Emily Riordan Lucibello

Milford, CT Business Law Lawyer with 9 years experience

(203) 298-4658 26 Broad Street
PO Box 5233
Milford, CT 06460

Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law

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Emily S. Lucibello has owned and operated a law practice in Connecticut since 2009. Prior to that, she worked as an associate attorney at a general practice law firm with offices in New Haven and Hartford, CT. Attorney Lucibello focuses her practice on divorce and family law, business law, and criminal and civil defense. Her work has been recognized by the publication “Super Lawyers,” in which she was named to the New England and Connecticut Rising Stars lists in 2012 for criminal defense, and in 2013 - 2015 for family law. To learn more about the...

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Larry Pereira

Danbury, CT Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

(203) 792-8765 24 Delay St
Danbury, CT 06810

Business and Real Estate
Quinnipiac University School of Law

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Member: Board of Directors, Interlude, Inc. 2006—2011. Assistant Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, Portuguese Cultural Center 2006—.

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Mark Dumas

Milford, CT Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience

(203) 275-9010 167 Cherry Street #107
Milford, CT 06614

Business, Construction, Criminal and IP
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

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Andrew Cote

Danbury, CT Business Law Lawyer with 39 years experience

110 Mill Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811

Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
University of Connecticut School of Law

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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...

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Fred Baker

Danbury, CT Business Law Attorney with 50 years experience

(203) 792-8765 24 Delay St
Danbury, CT 06810

Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and University of Connecticut School of Law

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Author: "Handbook of CT Taxes on Industry," 1970; "Manufacturers' Association of CT Trial Attorney." Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, 1970-1974. Town Counsel, Town of Bridgewater, 1977-. Town Attorney, Town of New Milford, 2001-2003. President, 1976-1977 and Vice Chairman, 1978-1979, Western CT Estate and Tax Planning Council, Inc. Corporator, Union Savings Bank, 1987-. Chairman, Ability Beyond Disability, 1990-1994. President, Hanahoe Children's Clinic, 1991-2009. Trustee, 1996-2006 and President 2003-2006, Connecticut Community Foundation. Naugatuck Valley Community College Board of Trustees 2011-.2014

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Daniel H. Erskine

New Haven, CT Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience

(866) 951-4443 900 Chapel Street
Suite 620
New Haven, CT 06510

Business, Communications, IP and International
The George Washington University Law School and Suffolk University Law School

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Daniel H. Erskine, a New York and Connecticut admitted attorney and solicitor of England and Wales, represents U.S. individuals, companies, joint ventures, foreign businesses, and foreign nationals on complex legal matters under U.S. and U.K. law. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Erskine served as a shareholder and counsel to a business involved in relocating large scale production facilities from either US or foreign locations. Mr. Erskine also completed a judicial clerkship at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. He now operates a solo practice focused on international business transactions, advising on US and English...

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Stephen Yost

Danbury, CT Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience

(203) 744-2150
Ext. 3306 148 Deer Hill Road
Danbury, CT 06810

Free ConsultationBusiness and Tax
University of Alabama School of Law and Quinnipiac University School of Law

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I am an Associate with Collins Hannafin, P.C. in the Firm’s Transactional Department. I currently practice in the areas of Commercial Transactions, Business Formation and Dissolution as well as Taxation and Tax Planning. I earned a BBA and MBA from Pace University and obtained his JD, cum laude from Quinnipiac University as well as an LLM in Tax Law from the University of Alabama School of Law. In Law School I earned the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association’s Gerard M. Stevens Award for Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Law, the Law School’s Excellence in Classroom Performance Award, and an Academic Excellence...

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Paul M. Shapiro

Connecticut Business Law Lawyer

(203) 691-8762

Case Western Reserve UniversityConnecticut

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Jeffrey R. Hellman Esq.

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Jeffrey R. Hellman Esq.

Connecticut Business Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

(203) 691-8762

Harvard University2nd Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, United...

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Ryan P. Kelly

Trumbull, CT Business Law Attorney with 1 year experience

(203) 375-0600 799 Silver Ln
Trumbull, CT 06611

Free ConsultationBusiness, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Pace Law School

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Attorney Ryan P. Kelly joined the firm in 2018. Attorney Kelly graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2014 with a B.S. in History. He then went on to attend the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University where he graduated cum laude in 2017.

Attorney Kelly concentrates his practice in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Probate, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Business.

While in law school Attorney Kelly engaged in a wide variety of legal internships which included working in the legal department of LG Electronics, U.S.A. as well as with an International Arbitration law firm in...

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Steven Z Gu

Stamford, CT Business Law Attorney with 9 years experience

(203) 703-9776 6 Landmark Square 4th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901

Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and Columbia Law School

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John Sweeney

Ridgefield, CT Business Law Attorney with 37 years experience

(203) 216-6877 19 Lawson Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877

Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and Pace Law School

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In the world of real people and complex personal and legal issues, John helps you solve your problems in Elder and Business law. Its really not about the law, the taxman or my education, it is about you and how to resolve your issues in the best way possible. John is a lawyer who brings significant other skills to the table. He is also a superior accountant, knowledgeable tax adviser, insurance person, and an experienced businessman. He doesn't talk in legalese or theoretical solutions; he uses plain language and proposes practical solutions. While he addresses...

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Joseph B. LaRocco

Shelton, CT Business Law Lawyer with 35 years experience

(203) 599-1928 One Reservoir Corporate Center
4 Research Drive, Suite 402
Shelton, CT 06484

Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Entertainment & Sports

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Joseph B. LaRocco, Esq. has represented business clients, partnerships, business owners, entrepreneurs and business professionals regarding transactions involving contract drafting, breach of contract claims, marketing, distribution, licensing and conflict resolution. Construction law, Connecticut Home Improvement Contract disputes and drafting contracts to comply with he Connecticut Home Improvement Act.

Over the years he has advised clients on how to structure their business, corporation, limited liability company (LLC), joint venture, partnership and strategic relationships. He has also prepared employment agreements, made introductions, provided networking opportunities for his clients and worked with corporate attorneys to meet the needs of his clients.

He has represented...

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Paul Begemann

Hamden, CT Business Law Lawyer with 28 years experience

(203) 230-8739 2764 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518

Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections and Real Estate
The George Washington University Law School

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I am a real estate and business lawyer. I focus on representing individuals and small business clients in residential and commercial real estate closings and business transactions. I provide my clients with direct access to an experienced professional. Please see my website http://www.attybegemann.com or my profile on nolo.com for more information.

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Anand Ahuja

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer with 36 years experience

(203) 684-8929 900 Chapel Street,
10th Floor (GNHCC)
New Haven, CT 06510

Business, Divorce, Family and Immigration

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Mr. Ahuja is a U.S. citizen born in India. He is admitted in the states of New York, Connecticut, Virginia, U.S. Tax Court, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Court; Southern District of NY, U.S. District Court; Eastern District of NY, and India. Mr. Ahuja received his education and experience both in India and the United States. Mr. Ahuja holds an LL.M. (International Business Law); an LL.M. in Labor Laws; LL.B. (JD); M.B.A. (Personnel Management & Labor Welfare); M.B.A. (Business Management); a Diploma in German language; a Postgraduate Diploma in Gandhian Philosophy, besides his M.A. (Major: International...

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Kevin Burns

Trumbull, CT Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience

(203) 794-2321 799 Silver Lane
Third Floor
Trumbull, CT 06611

Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Estate Planning and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

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James M. Nugent

Milford, CT Business Law Lawyer with 39 years experience

(203) 878-0661 300 Bic
Milford, CT 06461

Business and Bankruptcy
Quinnipiac University School of Law

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I am a principal in an 11 member law firm and I have been practicing for 30 years. I concentrate my practice on bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, restructurings, and business disputes . I represent individuals and small to medium size businesses in a variety of legal proceedings . I have confirmed reorganzation plans for many dozens of individuals and businesses in the District of Conn. bankruptcy courts and have counselled people through the difficult process of financial restructuring.

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Paul M. Shapiro

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer

(203) 691-8762 195 Church Street
10th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University

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Aaron Hershman

New Haven, CT Business Law Attorney

(203) 777-0001 One Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Connecticut School of Law

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Aaron focuses his legal practice in the areas of business, tax, and estate planning at the law firm of Hershman Legal Group, P.C. While at the University of Connecticut School of Law, Aaron concentrated his studies in advance tax planning, including corporate, partnership, business, and estate planning. Aaron also focused his studies in the area of elder law, including Title 19 (Medicaid) planning. Aaron's past legal corporate experiences include working in house at Exelon Corporation during his second year of law school and working at Essex Financial Services during his first year of law school. Aaron gained...

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Patrick Lapera

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer with 38 years experience

(203) 821-2000 195 Church Street
13th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Business
Syracuse University College of Law

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Ward Mazzucco

Danbury, CT Business Law Lawyer with 41 years experience

(203) 744-1929 39 Old Ridgebury Road
Suite D-2
Danbury, CT 06810

Business and Real Estate
Cornell University

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James Graham

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer with 39 years experience

(203) 821-2000 195 Church Street
13th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Business, Bankruptcy, Collections and Legal Malpractice
University of Virginia School of Law

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Nancy Bohan Kinsella

New Haven, CT Business Law Attorney with 27 years experience

(203) 821-2000 195 Church Street
13th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Business
Fordham University School of Law

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James Steven Brownstein

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer with 45 years experience

(203) 821-2000 195 Church Street
13th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Business and Real Estate
University of Connecticut School of Law

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Alan S. Dambrov

Stratford, CT Business Law Lawyer with 39 years experience

(203) 380-8620 643-A Old Knife Lane
Stratford, CT 06614-8369

Business, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury

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Christopher G. Winans

Danbury, CT Business Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

(203) 748-4888 98 Mill Plain Road
Suite 2A
Danbury, CT 06811

Business, Collections, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Camden

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Michael F. Ross

Cheshire, CT Business Law Lawyer with 40 years experience

(203) 506-1433 975 Sperry Rd
Cheshire, CT 06410-3732

Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Divorce
University of Connecticut School of Law

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Adam Vincent Maiocco

New Haven, CT Business Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(203) 821-2000 195 Church Street
13th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Business
Roger Williams University School of Law

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Richard Shermer Land

Danbury, CT Business Law Attorney with 36 years experience

(203) 744-1929 39 Old Ridgebury Road
Suite D-2
Danbury, CT 06810

Business

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