Branford Lawyers

I have been practicing law for almost 35 years (since 1988) and began my own practice in 1994. I received my B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut. I earned my law degree at Western New England University (WNEC). I actively support my community through involvement with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, the Branford Lions Club, the Branford Green Committee (Chairman), and the New Haven-Middlesex Association of Realtors. I am also actively involved in the New Haven County Bar Association where I engage in the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). Finally,...

Before I became an Attorney, I was a Physical Therapist in large teaching hospitals, in private clinics, and in home care. And, prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, I was a Molecular Biologist doing research in protein synthesis. Having a strong analytical background with experience in health care gives me a unique perspective on planning for the future.

Alinor Sterling practices in the areas of appellate litigation and complex briefing and analysis of personal and business torts.

Attorney Rosenberg’s choice to focus on the practice of Elder Law through a client-centered approach is the culmination of years of diverse professional passions. A Cum Laude graduate and President’s Scholarship recipient at New England Law | Boston, Scott continued his studies in sophisticated estate and tax planning techniques with postgrad work at Boston University School of Law, initially practicing in his area. After several years of practice and seeing the increasing prevalence of long-term care issues in his clients, he that a more exclusive focus on elder law would allow him to incorporate his long-held interests in...

Joan Reed Wilson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Lehigh University in 1992 and her law degree from Boston University School of Law, cum laude, in 1997, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Law & Medicine. Attorney Wilson practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Conservatorships, Probate and Trust Administration, and Real Estate Closings. Admitted to practice in the States of Connecticut and California, she is the Vice President of the CT Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), an active member of the Elder Law...

Graduate:
J.D. Quinnipiac College School of Law formerly University of Bridgeport School of Law

Southern Connecticut State University Bachelor of Arts

2005-2017 Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of West Haven, West Haven, Connecticut

Former Chairman of the City of West Haven Economic Development Commission

Corporation Counsel through the Marcus Law Firm as Firm Corporation Counsel for the Town of Branford, Connecticut 2005-2007

Publications:
Effective Mortgage Foreclosure Techniques in Connecticut
1994, National Business Institute, Inc. Co-author

Connecticut Foreclosure and Repossession
1995 National Business Institute, Inc. Co-author

Connecticut Foreclosure and Repossession
1997 National Business Institute, Inc. Co-author

Getting Paid: Successful Strategies for Resolving Construction Lien Claims in Connecticut 2005 National Business Institute, Inc....

Connecticut Divorce, Family Law, and Criminal Defense attorney Matthew A. Crockett is a former Judge and former state prosecutor with extensive trial experience. He is a career litigator.

Matthew is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and a combat veteran of the Iraq war. As a criminal prosecutor, military legal assistance attorney, military defense attorney, and military judge, Matthew has experienced and excelled in diverse roles all in the pursuit of justice.

Since joining the McConnell Family Law Group he has limited his practice to matrimonial, family law, and criminal law.

Representing clients throughout Hartford, New Britain, Windham,...

PALUMBO LAW aggressively and sensibly advocates for and protects the legal rights of homeowners, real estate investors, business owners and businesses with complex legal issues. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience and offer our legal services throughout RI, MA and CT.
Our firm represents clients with corporate and business law, start-up assistance relating to the choice and formation of business entity, protection of trademark or license agreement, contract drafting, and assisting with buying or selling a business or business assets.
Our probate attorneys compassionately move through the court-managed process called probate or estate administration with you. The assets...

Marisa is a partner in the law firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante. Marisa is an experienced litigator who primarily focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and other complex civil litigation matters in both state and federal state courts.

Amanda’s passion has always focused on finding creative and personalized plans for her clients – no two estate plans are the same! Prior to practicing law, Amanda received her BA, cum laude, from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where she majored in Business Administration with a dual concentration in Accounting and Economics. Her business background is a tremendous asset in effectively communicating with her client’s team of financial advisors, accountants and other business professionals to make sure she is protecting their assets and truly understanding their financial goals. Amanda graduated from Western New England University School of...

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...

I have seen, over and over, how criminal charges can drastically affect people’s lives without proper representation. As a lawyer, I understand people make mistakes, but shouldn't be defined by them. I provide aggressive legal representation that compassionately focuses on your unique needs to achieve the best result. I limit my case load, so I can work closely with you to ensure your best interests are carefully served. My job is to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect, and understand the challenges you’re facing. I create and maintain open communication with you through all stages of your case. My...

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Pardons. 10 years trial experience. Get Red and Get Results.

Charles E. Tiernan, III has been an attorney with the New Haven law firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante since 1983. He was named a Partner in 1988. He now concentrates his practice on criminal defense juvenile matters and workers’ compensation matters. Attorney Tiernan regularly appears in the criminal courts throughout the State of Connecticut. He has extensive experience in all phases of criminal law and litigation including trials in both State and Federal Court.

Myles H. Alderman Jr. is a founding member of Alderman & Alderman and leads the firm's Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights’ and Restructuring Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing businesses in financial distress, secured and unsecured lenders, trade creditors, committees and parties interested in acquiring assets, in Chapter 11 business reorganizations, liquidations and workouts. Industries with which he has experience include, construction, design, fashion, manufacturing, distribution, materials handling, retail, aviation and ground transportation. Myles has been guiding business leaders, accountants and lawyers through Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations since 1986. His clients range from large financial institutions...

Jim Nugent is the firm’s lead trial lawyer. He concentrates his practice on helping people who have been injured in serious accidents. He also represents families who have lost loved ones. With over 75 trials under his belt, Jim has handled a wide range of legal matters, including wrongful death, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, drownings, defamation, infliction of emotional distress, adverse possession, 1983 civil rights, murder, shooting of police officers, burglary, assault, and theft of firearms. Jim earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from The Catholic University of America. He was awarded...

Hugh F. Keefe has tried civil and criminal cases in federal and state courts since being admitted to the Bar in 1967. Mr. Keefe teaches and has taught Trial Advocacy at the Yale Law School for over 30 years. He was the first lawyer in the United States to be board-certified in both civil and criminal trial advocacy, having received that dual certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy1 in 1980.

Connecticut divorce and family law attorney Frank Corazzelli, a highly accomplished and sought after litigator.

Over 24-years experience. Trial lawyer for matters including divorce, custody, and DCF investigations.

Frank leads our family law appellate practice and focuses exclusively on matrimonial and juvenile law.

With offices in New Canaan, Hartford, and New Haven, and by appointment only in Greenwich and Stamford

Matthew F. Dolan handles Family Law matters, with a particular focus on high asset and high income divorce cases. Attorney Dolan has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for the State of Connecticut, he has been selected as a New England Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Family Law for 2015, 2016, and 2017, and he received the 2017 Connecticut Law Tribune New Leader in the Law Award.

If you have been discriminated against, harassed or wrongfully terminated, contact Attorney Pantuso at 203-726-0284.

Anthony J. Pantuso III strives to obtain justice for individuals who have been wronged by corporate employers.

With over 25 years of experience, Attorney Pantuso represents the victims of sexual harassment, discrimination in the workplace, those who have been wrongfully terminated, and those who are owed unpaid wages or overtime. He also represents employees in whistle-blower claims, severance negotiations and all other employment-related issues.

Gregory Cerritelli is a partner of the law firm Knight & Cerritelli, L.L.C. Before joining his firm, Attorney Cerritelli worked as a litigator devoting his practice primarily to criminal defense, police misconduct and general litigation. He is a member of the bars of Connecticut, New York, and federal District Court (Connecticut). Attorney Cerritelli is also a member attorney with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Peace Officers Legal Defense Fund. In addition to his private clients, Attorney Cerritelli is a Special Public Defender and has been approved by the Chief Public Defender to represent persons accused of crime...

Renee Redman provides experienced advice and representation in immigration cases. Attorney Redman focuses on representing clients in removal cases before immigration courts, and on appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals and higher federal courts in the New England/New York area. She handles simple and complex cases, and provides advice to criminal defense attorneys on immigration consequences of criminal convictions.

My practice includes both planning for individuals (estate planning and administration, elder law, planning for those with disabilities) and advising nonprofit organizations. Some items of note: I have been given the designation "Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, after completing the Foundation's requirements. I am also a member of the Special Needs Alliance, an invitation-only organization dedicated to the concerns of individuals with disabilities and their families. I have been designated "Superlawyer" by my peers for many years, including among the top 25 women lawyers in the state in 2011, 2020, and...

Steven J. Errante is a partner in the law firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, where he practices primarily in the areas of medical malpractice and personal injury law.

Attorney Mike Giordano is both a licensed lawyer and a licensed neurosurgeon. Dr. Giordano has an active background in reviewing personal injury and medical malpractice cases for over 18 years, including several years at one of Connecticut’s most respected personal injury and medical malpractice firms. In that capacity Dr. Giordano was an instrumental team member for numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.

Dr. Giordano received his BS in bioengineering from Columbia University, MD from New York University, MBA from Yale, and JD from UCONN Law School. After completing his neurosurgical residency at Washington University, Mike was in the private practice...

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...

For more than thirty years, Attorney Joseph DePaola has been providing quality legal services and advice to businesses and individuals throughout the New Haven Area. Attorney DePaola will help you navigate the legal system and set you on the right path to resolving your legal issues. Attorney DePaola is a Master Mason as well as an experienced Trial Lawyer with varied adversarial involvement in all phases of Superior and Administrative Agencies. Joseph DePaola graduated from the University of New Haven with a Political Science B.A. in 1972. Joseph continued on to Samford University to attend Cumberland School of...

The Meneo Law Group is dedicated to providing effective, professional and thorough legal representation for people who have been injured by defective drugs, medical products, and medical devices or have been victims of sexual abuse. With a proven track record of success for over 20 years, the team has represented and assisted clients in achieving favorable recoveries for their injuries. The Meneo Law Group works with other leading attorneys across the country in prosecuting cases, has access to leading experts, and regularly attends professional conferences at which developments in both law and science are discussed and reviewed. Ron Michael Meneo...

Christopher DeMatteo was born and raised in New Haven. He went to Boston College and Marquette Law School. After serving as an associate for Bristol firm Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki, he set up his own practice in New Haven in December 2012.

"Attorney Lilburn's range and depth of expertise as a Litigator and Family Lawyer, combined with her compassionate, personalized approach, empowered me to be strong, factual, and reassured."

It is a great thing to find what you love to do for a living, especially when you have an opportunity to help make a difference.

I found my opportunity when I became I lawyer.

After becoming a lawyer, I taught legal studies at the University of New Haven for eleven years in addition to practicing law on a full time basis. I continue to act as chair on the...

Garrett Denniston is a member of the firm’s litigation department. His practice involves the representation of individual, municipal, and corporate clients in civil litigation in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate level.

Christina Hanna has a well-established commitment to representing injured individuals and families and heads the personal injury practice at the firm. Christina began working at the firm upon graduation from law school and has been a shareholder since 2017. She consistently advocates for clients and families who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others. Christina’s focus is on helping individuals and families through difficult and challenging times and fighting for fair and just compensation on their behalf. Christina resolves between 150-200 personal injury cases per year through settlement or trial. Christina has...

Advocating for the accused as well as victims of accidents who sustained personal injuries in Cheshire and all across New Haven County. Attorney Leventhal has successfully litigated over a thousand cases and has a proven trial record. Practicing at the LoRicco Law Firm in New Haven which has a 50+ year history of proudly serving our community.