Winsted Lawyers

Joshua B. Kons is a business and financial services attorney with over 17 years of experience. He has built a practice around representing business clients in both litigation and transactional matters, including consumer and commercial collections. In addition, he maintains a nationwide practice focusing on representing individual investors and financial advisors nationwide in FINRA arbitration and securities litigation. Before attending law school, Mr. Kons worked as an equities trader for a large national bank. After receiving his law degree, he worked as an in-house attorney for a multinational, Fortune 500 corporation where he was responsible for corporate and commercial transactional matters,...

Carmine was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2005, the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 2005, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011.

Carmine is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association Elder Law Section and a member of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (N.A.E.L.A). For the sixth year in a row, Carmine was selected as a New England Elder Law “Rising Star” by New England Super Lawyers magazine.

In 2011, Carmine was appointed to the Probate Court Rules Advisory Committee. The Committee drafted new rules and revised existing rules...

Rose A. Blondin Shea graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emmanuel College in 2011 and Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School in 2014. She was born and raised in Litchfield, Connecticut, graduating from Saint Paul Catholic High School in 2007.

Her primary areas of practice include Nonprofit law, Small business law, LLC Formation & Dissolution, Bankruptcy, Estate planning and Real estate law. Rose is also a member of the Connecticut and Litchfield County Bar Association. She is married to Torrington Optometrist Dr. Michael Shea of Blondin Shea Eye Care LLC.

Certified specialist in workers' compensation law. Attorney in private practice for 35 years. In 2001, Attorney Leard was among the first group of attorneys in Connecticut to be recognized as a workers' compensation specialist by the Connecticut Bar Association. He remains the only workers' compensation certified specialist practicing full-time in Litchfield County, CT Listed in Connecticut Super Lawyers 2009,2017, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in American Law. "Superb" rating by Avvo.com and "Distinguished" rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Practice is limited to workers' compensation and automobile accident claims. Attorney Leard is experienced at all levels of workers' compensation claims: settlements,...

When you’re involved in a dispute regarding a loved one, you may feel like you are alone in the fight. You want to know you’ve got the right advocate in your corner. Meet Andrew. Your advocate. Andrew will work for you to pursue your goals and help solve problems. Andrew believes the keys to advocating for you are preparation, compassion, and empathy. He will immediately make you feel at ease with his caring and easy-going manner. And you can be assured that Andrew has your best interests at top of mind. Ultimately, Andrew’s goal is to pave the way for shared understanding...

Attorney Paul J. Knierim practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, and resolution of probate disputes. Paul, a retired probate judge, brings unparalleled problem-solving strategies to bear on even the most complex of issues. He also serves as a mediator to help families to resolve disputes outside of court. Paul's experience includes more than two decades of service in the judiciary. He served for 12 years as judge of the Simsbury Probate Court. In 2008, the Chief Justice appointed Paul to lead the state’s Probate Courts as Probate Court Administrator, a role he served until 2019....

I have more than 30 years experience as a private practice attorney. Prior to focusing on representation of debtors in bankruptcy I represented creditors for several years providing me with a different perspective that sets me apart from other bankruptcy attorneys. My other main areas of practice are real estate, foreclosure defense, probate and small business law.

With over 30 years experience, Attorney Wing has tried cases to verdict before administrative, court and jury panels in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He has been admitted in other states Pro Hac Vice and been involved in matters in Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York.

His experience includes advocating for clients at trials in civil and criminal courts and before administrative tribunals, arbitration panels and appellate courts. Attorney Wing has served as Guardian Ad Litem for minor children in Family Court proceedings and as a Family Special Master. Attorney Wing serves as a mediator in family and other disputes and...

As part of the litigation team at Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri team, Nicole will work to protect you and advocate for you during a vulnerable time in your life. When you meet with Nicole, you’ll see that she takes the time to learn about you, your unique situation, and will answer your questions in plain English. Nicole’s goal is to make sure that you understand your options and feel comfortable with your choices. In addition to her keen attention to detail, Nicole’s clients have commented on her ability to bring them peace of mind during the litigation process. ...

Located in the greater Hartford area, Edward P. Jurkiewicz has represented individuals and businesses for nearly three decades. Attorney Jurkiewicz focuses his practice on divorce, custody, business law, foreclosure defense, and bankruptcy. Ed distinguishes himself through professionalism, thoughtfulness, and thoroughness. He listens carefully to each client's situation and develops result-oriented strategies that factor in their specific goals and requirements.

Attorney Karpe has multi-jurisdictional and multi-faceted experience for effectively representing clients in estate planning, elder law, probate, personal injury, workers’ compensation, professional liability, family law and criminal defense cases. With regard to estate planning and elder law, Attorney Karpe furthered his education and knowledge by obtaining his Master of Laws degree (LL.M.). The LL.M. degree indicates that an attorney has acquired advanced, specialized legal training beyond law school. Attorney Karpe focused his Master of Laws degree specifically on estate planning and elder law. In 1985, Attorney Karpe began practicing law in Colorado representing clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. To...

Tax law is all I do and I have helped many taxpayers successfully resolve their tax problems. I listen carefully to my clients in order to gain a complete understanding of their tax problem. After conducting an extensive analysis of your tax problem I will help you to attain the best resolution possible. I represent individuals and small business owners located throughout the State in front of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and taxpayers in Connecticut and throughout the country in matters with the IRS. I work directly with my clients to ensure that they understand every...

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...

I've been in the tax field for 42 years. We will help you with any part of your income tax problems, from filing past due tax returns to payment negotiations, to offers in compromise.

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.

Donna has practiced in the Farmington Valley since 1994. She attended the University of Rochester and graduated with honors with a dual degree in Biology and Chemistry. She began a career working for Aetna Life and Casualty prior to enrolling in law school at the University of Connecticut, where she graduated with honors, third in her class. After working for a large Hartford law firm and clerking in the Connecticut court for the Honorable Michael R. Sheldon, she entered solo practice in 1997, and formed her current firm Murphy, Laudati, Kiel, Buttler & Rattigan in...