Sadly, a member of my family was served a restraining order, which was an over-reaction to a…read morepersonal disagreement. We were concerned that if a breach of this order occurred (even accidentally) it would result in a felony offense. With only 2 days notice, Attorney Anthony met with us for background on our situation, made himself available for court and systematically dismantled the complaint and made the plaintiff look ridiculous. Very professional, knowledgeable and made us feel prepared and well represented!

There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to Attorney Fred Anthony and his paralegal…read moreTerri for all their hard work and support during my very difficult and drawn out divorce battle. From our initial meeting to our final day in court, I never felt alone. Their caring, for me as a person as well as a client, was always evident and I knew they always had my best interests at heart. Fred instilled in me the trust that helped me have the courage to move forward and not give up, even when I was scared and things seemed impossible. Fred is passionate in what he does, he is kind but firm and tough when he needs to be. His legal expertise and attention to detail was quite impressive. I was in awe of his performance in court and thrilled when judgment was in my favor. I wouldn't be where I am today without him and I can not thank him enough. Attorney Anthony is the best and he has my highest recommendation.

While I don't wish divorce on anyone, if both parties choose that route and decide on mediation, I…read morehighly recommend that you consider hiring Attorney Ellen Plasil. Her commitment, concern for all parties and requisite skills are top notch and you couldn't possibly be in better hands. My ex-husband and I retained the mediation services of Ellen Plasil in August of 2014. Prior to choosing her as our mediator in the summer of 2014, I researched several other mediators in the area, and during our initial telephone conversation, I found Attorney Plasil's demeanor to be knowledgeable, professional, respectful and incredibly warm. The services she offered were all inclusive and her rates were on par with all of the other mediators that I researched. Further, I received several referrals for her services. In short, choosing Ellen Plasil as our mediator, was a no brainer. Attorney Plasil approached every meeting we had with her, with sensitivity and sincerity, and brought incredible awareness and insight to the unique legal issues we brought to the table. She immediately put us both at ease with her kind, warm, and funny personality. We even had several moments of levity during tense times (which I know is hard to believe, but it's true). Her knowledge of divorce law and her impeccable work ethic stood out at every session. Most important, was her need to be fair to both parties. She never took sides and was extremely fair when it came to working on finances and splitting assets and I know for a fact that my ex would echo my sentiments. Ms. Plasil took all of our distinctive issues into account when drafting our settlement agreement and even went so far as to include our dog into the agreement, which was a relief to both of us. She didn't miss a single detail. I simply cannot recommend Ellen Plasil highly enough! She is caring, kind, thoughtful, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and goes out of her way to be fair and sensitive to all parties involved. The fact is, she is an absolute pleasure to be around, can make a person laugh during trying times and is just one of the most amazing people I have ever met. We lucked out when we chose her as a mediator. She is simply the best. I can actually say that I miss having sessions with her (and that says a lot!).

After a great deal of investigation and review of mediators in the area, my husband and I chose to…read morework with Ellen to settle our divorce. We are so glad that we did! Ellen is an amazing person and an outstanding mediator. What impressed me most about Ellen was her ability to listen, sort through what was important to us and come up with a solution that worked for our whole family. Ellen always kept the interests of our children in the center of the conversation and advocated for them whenever necessary. She was honest, sincere and nonjudgemental, all qualities that helped us to reach an agreement that was fair and reasonable. During one of the most difficult times in our lives, Ellen helped my husband and I stay focused on our values - being respectful, supporting our children in whatever they need and finding solutions that will accommodate all of us. I would recommend Ellen without hesitation to anyone who is considering a divorce.

Great Attorney!!! Did 100% right by me!!! For my divorce case, real estate(house) and my will…read more Highly recommended!!!

Terrible experience w/ Atty Volman, Would not file Mandatory…read moreDisclosure and Production motion for divorce proceedings. Tried to discuss what he advises other clients about Paternity. His response was : Does she look like you.. I took that as an insult and didn't continue discussion. Atty Volman on his own went to the opposing counsel questioning wife's fidelity and that I wasn't the father of my daughter. Extent of his style - Opposing side sent their proposed settlement and I was told to look at it, mark up changes and he'd fax it over. No written objections nor typed out counter proposal. Lastly, after severe frustration, I had to change lawyers - Atty Volman now refuses to give me a copy of my entire file. In fact, he said that if I ever come to his office I will be ARRESTED. . I am confused, if I am charged for over $13k in legal fees shouldn't I be privy to my entire file..?

Great attorney with years of experience. Always willing to help you with your legal matters!read more

From the owner: Virginia P. Mihalko LLC Provides Family Law, Elder Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning & Probate,…read moreSmall Business, Landlord And Tenant, Personal Injury To The Greater Shelton, CT Area.

I met Nick D'agosto over 9 years ago during the worst time in my life. My 18 year old son was…read moretragically killed as a passenger on a motorcycle. I could tell immediately that he was a compassionate and caring man. My ex husband and I hired him on the spot. We had gone to another law firm before and were not in the least bit pleased with them. It was a long 4 year process to finally settle the case. (Steve Howe came into the case about year or so into it) the communication was excellent. Emails and phone calls were always answered promptly. Every question we asked was answered clearly and with the knowledge we knew we could trust coming from these knowledgeable attorneys. They explained every step of the process. Their paralegal, Gina, was also helpful as well. I highly recommend this law firm.

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The biggest problem I've faced is lack of communication beginning with simple things such as…read more"Please let me know when the (emergency) transfer has been made.", so that I'm not left guessing. Apparently a four-word (text or email) message, 'Transfer has been made.' is too difficult or perhaps takes too much time to generate. Calls are never answered, and emails are rarely answered. Questions go unanswered. Requests for information go unanswered, not even "We can't give you that information." or the reason why. Decisions are made without my knowledge or consent because they are allowed to do it 'by law' which has been stressful and detrimental to me and has affected my credit score due to lack of response to me or creditors regarding paying bills (I sent all information/details by email) which they (Katrina/Sabrina) were made aware of. I was led to believe that a conservator of estate was appointed to help me and see to my best interests. What has been done to me has not, in my opinion, been done with that in mind. They are unapologetic about the inconvenience, stress and upset they've caused me. I find what they've done, by law or not, extremely unprofessional.

Very kind and helpful people! Answered all my calls so fast!!! Shout out to Katrina for being the…read morebest person to chat with!

Helpful and compassionate, also realistic about possible outcomes. A great guy and a great lawyer!read more

From the owner: Joseph P. Rigoglioso Attorney At Law handles personal injury, criminal defense foreclosure defense,…read morereal estate, estate planning, bankruptcy, workers' compensation, divorce, and business law cases in Fairfield County, CT and New Haven County, CT.

Constantly talking over me in an attempt to run up the bill. Kept saying he would need more time…read moreto give a more thorough answer and could not comment. Could not get one question answered. REALLY ANNOYING. His office assistants were not too competent either. Apparently he makes his own appointments, so they are not clear on his availability. After he made first appt himself, they had to call a few days later to cancel.

From the owner: Sarris Law Firm and its office staff have over 30 years combined experience in various fields of…read morelaw including personal injury, workers compensation, general litigation, family law, all aspects of real estate including landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, DUI/DWI, estate planning and probate.

I retained Attorney Gallant eight years ago to handle my divorce case and that was the best…read moredecision I made. He helped me navigate and manage through all the challenges that lay ahead of me over the last eight years. While my ex-spouse went through five different attorneys, I stayed with Attorney Gallant for many good reasons. He provides great advice and counsel to both who he represents and the opposing party's attorney. He has keen expertise in partnering with everyone that is involved in the case, which is why his success record in achieving his client's requirements, at least with me, has been significantly high. Through some of the highs and lows that can occur in a case, he was always empathetic and would always have a plan to attain a reasonable outcome and work to be able to meet in the middle for both parties. Jerry's experience is formidable and it shows inside and outside the courtroom, while also being professional and sympathetic to each situation. He strives for the best outcomes and interests of his clients and even the opposing party which makes a lot of sense. Through the years I started out as being very angry, however over time I was able to find peace and focus on what was important in my life, which was the safety, health and wellness of both my children. Jerry helped me to reflect and move ahead with my life, which is what he taught me. Having Jerry to represent me for eight years helped with the consistency, partnership and history that we shared and that was KEY to being able to gain the successes and positive outcomes that my children and I were able to enjoy. To some degree, Jerry shares three quoted concepts that I live by: "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time" "Nana korobi ya oki" means "Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight" "The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride" Jerry is very patient and will share that with you and everyone involved. Everything that occurred over that last eight years took time and it was a journey filled with life learnings and experiences. Sometimes there may be pitfalls, however Jerry will be there to help pick you up for that eighth time..and many more if needed. You will one day reach that point where there is an end to the story and Jerry will be the reason that you are a better person than when you began. He will be there to console and to also celebrate. He will work hard and smart to attain what is in the best interest of his clients and their families. Jerry is someone who I admire and can never forget what he attained for me and my family. Jerry is a Family Law attorney that I have recommended and would still continue to highly recommend! -Jorge delAguila