I focus my practice in the areas of family law and real estate. I find that being direct, thorough and understanding are essential.

Building codes, Buying/Selling Property, Condominiums, Federal Subsidized Housing Rights, Foreclosure Defense, Leasing, Mold Issues, Mortgages, Property Taxes, Public Housing, Renting, Section 8, Short Sale, Tenant/Landlord, Zoning

Juris Doctor (JD), Suffolk University School of Law, 1988

I actively participate in the legal community, being a member of the New Haven County (Family Law Committee) and Connecticut (Member, Professional Discipline Committee and Family Law Section) Bar Associations. I serve as a Special Masters for the New Haven Superior Court - Family Law Division, as both a mediator and arbitrator for the Lawyer to Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee. I also served on the Lawyer to Client Fee Dispute Program for the Connecticut Bar Association.

I attend several Continuing Legal Education seminars on an annual basis and also present seminars.

I have been with my firm since I graduated law school in 1988. Litigation and court room experience has been my focus.

Over the past 24 years, I have extensive experience in resolving contested custody, visitation, child support, alimony and multimillion dollar asset cases.

An attraction to the challenge of resolving cases, litigating in a court room and helping people when they need it most.

The opportunity for extensive court room exposure as well as the challenge of negotiation and persuasion.

The firm’s philosophy centers on building positive relationships with each client by providing high quality, comprehensive, and when needed, aggressive legal services. Through hard work, skill, integrity and experience, we have earned a reputation for expending whatever effort is necessary to achieve a positive result for our clients, whether through litigation, alternative dispute resolution, or appearances before administrative agencies, boards and commissions.

Someone who is well organized, cooperates, and understands that the lawyer and client are a team.

I enjoy all sports, reading and spending time with the people who are important in my life.

I am active in the community, as a member of the Board of Assessors/Tax Appeals for the Town of Branford (2005-to present), a Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission of the City of New Haven (1996-1998), and Commissioner of Affirmative Action Committee of the City of New Haven (1996-1998). I sat on the Board of Directors for The Farnum House, is the President of the Saint Bernadette’s School Board, and was a sponsor/mentor for The Shepard’s Inc. Program. I am also Vice President of the Town of Branford Historical Society.

Discounted.

Usually $2,500 - $15,000, depending on the complexity of the issues involved.

Real Estate matters only.

$275.00