Atty Kim Duell is a smart, well prepared lawyer. She's experienced and tells it like it is. She…read morewon't take any guff and does her homework. She gets it done and won't litigate a case to death. I highly recommend Kim and her top notch staff (Letitia Decormier ). I would not hesitate to retain her services again if needed. ~Carolyn Hurley ~

Mediation isn't an easy process, and although our case looked "simple" on paper, it took a lot more…read morethan any of us expected. Kim helped us throughout the whole thing with a calm demeanor and patience, and some humor and sarcasm when needed. She's very knowledgeable and gives an unbiased perspective while also making you both feel heard. I'd definitely recommend Kim to anyone looking to start the mediation process.

If you want a mediator who is efficient, analytical, and results-driven, look no further than…read moreAttorney Maluszewski. She quickly cut through the noise, identified the core issues, and proposed creative, fair solutions that we hadn't even considered. She kept the momentum moving forward without ever making us feel rushed. An absolute professional."

I unfortunately have to deal with Miss Maluszewski who is not very knowledgeable about her area…read morethat she practices law. When I brought it up to her attention she simply lies and falsifies the truth and made me look like I was an insane person. My recommendation is to stay away from her because she Is the most relentless person I've ever met

I originally consulted with another family law firm in Hartford, but disliked my experience. I was…read morelucky to make call here next and worked with Ashley Cervin. My experience with her was that she was professional, exceedingly knowledgeable and compassionate during what was an emotionally difficult time. I found that the retainer and rates were reasonable, and billing was accurate and fair.

David McGrath brought an encyclopedic knowledge of Connecticut family law to his role as my…read moreattorney. As a result, he was able to render prompt, accurate, and effective advice. Together, we developed a strategy resulting in settlement out of court, resolving my divorce in a manner appropriate for my daughter. I am most grateful to Atty McGrath and his firm.

Attorney Kelly handled our real estate sale efficiently and quickly at a very reasonable price…read more The office staff was professional and communicative. I will definitely use their services again if I need an attorney in central Connecticut again.

Deborah was amazing- she helped my father with all his complex needs. she guided us through all the…read moreitems needing to be done and to help my father through his tough time. Thank you so much highly RECOMMEND

Deborah, You are so mixed up with your facts, I'm not sure…read moreif it is your strategy to be confusing on purpose, but your facts and timeline are quite wrong. When I first met with you in July, I could not have been more clear!  I gave you the monthly amounts my mother was receiving from the German Government over the last 25 years.  I also was crystal clear that my mother had no other income or assets.  Once again I will tell you that your advice to spend down her assets by 7-31 was reckless and clearly wrong.  After much frustration on how you were handling this case, I contacted the social worker at the state.  Suffice to say, our conversation was very informative.  My mother's case was never in danger of being denied....however the state had a simple question of the funds my mother had. This was not complicated, regardless of your attempt to write scripture of commingling issues of money segregation in my mother's accounts.  There was one account....the only money she had was reparation as well as her monthly social security check.  The explanation was that simple, and that is all the state required.  You had quite the nerve saying that "you recall that my mother was unable to be of any assistance to your efforts"...clearly your recall is poor at best, you had all the information you needed when we first met in July my mother's assistance was not needed.  You knew that my mother was in a long term nursing facility at Seabury....your statement was cruel...what is wrong with you? Once again you were quite wrong in stating there was a risk in the state denying the claim.  I know this for a fact because I contacted the case worker directly.  Suffice to say the information I received was illuminating.  Also, when I told her that Seabury was asking about my mother's account, she offered to contact them on my behalf.  When I told you Seabury was asking me about my mother's account you told me "dance around their inquiries" Deborah, there are so many sad parts of this case; from embarrassing a trusted colleague who recommended you, your hazy recollection of facts, giving me wrong and reckless advise to pay down her assets, stringing me along because you were in between clerks, as well as denying that you suggested that I purchase a television for myself using my mother's money, (maybe that is just Elder Care Law humor), but I was appalled by your suggestion.  This should have been an amazing case and learning experience for you, as well as a privilege to work for my mother, and learn something about her legacy.  I expected professionalism from you, and did not receive it.  You are continuing to put ego before integrity...I did not receive your best efforts, and you did not perform to the best of your abilities. I could keep going on and on and will if I have to.  My suggestion is to do the right thing.  Life is short enough.   I think you know the right thing to do is send me a complete refund, as well as the additional $6500 that I am out of pocket. Word of mouth is a very effective way to generate new clients and retain current ones. This practice may replace your newspaper advertisements.

A great over all experience! Friendly, knowledgeable, and understanding attorneys and staff. Highly…read morerecommend!

I am 64 and had a fire lit under me this year after a classmates wife passed unexpectedly on…read morevacation. my mom & dad used this service to establish a trust and i did the same. i would highly recommend attending a seminar as things are clearly spelled out and much of the info was extremely eye opening to me. it led me to definitely follow thru & make the appt. Cost is a little steep but i really believed it was not only the right thing to do but it was time to put things in place. i also believe you get what you pay for, and knowing that my kids will not get tied up in probate or have very little logistically to think about gave me great piece of mind. they worked with me financially after an initial down payment and i make monthly payments. extremely knowledgable attorneys and similarly excellent staff that treats you with kid gloves. SF is a paralegal with great people skills & knowledge, she walked us through what couldve been hours upon hours of paperwork in a reasonable smount of time. if your head is spinning afterwards ( because lets be honest soending time going through your demise can be a little daunting ) you can always stop @ Maxx Fish ( best happy hours EVER ) or J gilberts afterwards. Tara follows up with EVERYTHING. you wont be left waiting for 3 days for a return phone call. Really glad that i went with this firm & know i made the right decision, and definitely worth the money. go get yourself to a seminar & educate yourself. it costs nothing to attend & be enlightened.

Attorney Joseph Busher and the Jackson O'Keefe team was kind and considerate in dealing with our…read moresensitive personal injury situation. I was able to work directly with Joseph throughout the process. He provided strong representation and effectively managed our claim, provided regular updates, and coordinated well with our local attorney. I would highly recommend consulting with Jackson O'Keefe for any legal needs.

Small firm. Steve and Karen are very personable and down to earth. My probate matter was handled…read morequickly and efficiently. I would not hesitate to work with them again.

My mother hired Attorney Sztaba for a probate case to get her deceased husband's money quicker. We…read morehaven't heard anything from him for months. While letters are coming in from Probate and I am still running to Probate and ask ing questions myself. He charged my mom over $1000.00 to submit some paperwork. I called to ask when she will be getting. Her inheritance and his response was we were gonna call you tomorrow. I asked what his fees were and he said he charges $450.00 an hour. I thought that was too much for some paperwork to be filed and never to called and notified about the case. I think he took advantage of an old lady who doesn't speak good English. I would not recommend him to anyone.