I would strongly advise against working with Lou Crisci. After my mother passed away, I hired Lou…read moreto handle the estate. Communication was consistently poor. He was slow to respond, rarely kept me informed about the status of the process, and was often rude, dismissive, and condescending when he did respond. When I followed up about the status of the estate, he responded, "The more I have to respond to you, the more time it takes from getting the work done." On another occasion, he told me, "I wish you would let me do my job." I understand that attorneys are busy and that estate administration takes time. But when you work with families navigating the loss of a loved one, there should be a basic level of professionalism, compassion, and respect. Instead, I was made to feel like a burden for asking reasonable questions about a process I was paying him to handle. Losing my mother was already an incredibly painful experience. His lack of professionalism and compassion added unnecessary stress and hurt during an already difficult time. I expected an estate attorney to make an already difficult process easier - not to make it harder.

We have worked with both Atty Sgrignari and Atty Crisci at GPSP for over 20 years. From our…read morebusinesses and contracts to wills/estate planning and home closings, this is where to go not just for their experience, but their organization and accessibility. Their legal secretaries, paralegals and administrative staff are cohesive, detail-oriented and easy to work with and they help guide you through every step answering any questions. We had several choices when it was time for new legal representation. GPSP wasn't the 'cheapest' nor the most expensive firms we met with but after our meeting, they were the most comfortable firm we had interviewed where their experience and confidence was evident. Looking back, I can say the value they have collectively provided us over the years has far exceeded any retainer or invoice we have ever paid. Didn't really think of this until now, but to keep a client serviced and protected for over 20 years really says something about the caliber of GPSP's firm. Thanks.

The Forte Law Group is a professional organization and Jeff did an amazing job with my son's caseread more

Thank you for replying, but your response doesn't address the specific issues I raised, so I want…read moreto clarify several points for accuracy. 1. Neither contract I signed authorizes absorbing my trust balance. I reviewed both the original hourly retainer and the later fixed‑fee agreement. There is no clause allowing my remaining trust funds to be "absorbed," "rolled into," or "applied toward" monthly installments. When I asked for clarification at the time, no section of the contract was cited, because none exists. 2. I was told to pay an additional $9,500 to replenish the trust. At that point, I still had $5,039.50 remaining. When I explained I couldn't pay another $9,500 upfront, the fixed‑fee monthly plan was then offered as an alternative. 3. I only learned I was being charged monthly regardless of contact after requesting an accounting twice. When I finally understood I had been paying for months of no work, I asked for the remaining trust balance to be returned. Only then was I told it had been "rolled into the installments," despite no such agreement appearing in either contract. 4. The fixed‑fee contract itself was contradictory. It used "installments" in one section and "monthly fee" in another, without clearly stating that I would be charged monthly whether or not any work was performed. That lack of clarity is exactly why I had to request an accounting multiple times. 5. I ultimately had to file a federal FERPA complaint myself. After spending six hours reviewing the records the district sent to your office, I identified multiple critical documents that were missing and brought those omissions to your attention several times. Because those issues remained unaddressed, I had to pursue a federal complaint on my own. That was not the outcome I expected after two years of paid representation. My review is based on contracts, billing statements, and written communication. Your reply does not dispute any of these facts.

They helped me out with a messy contractor dispute I was having for a job at my house. They were…read moreextremely helpful, professional and easy to work with. I plan to use them again in the future any time I need a lawyer. Highly recommended!

Do not use this firm. Aquired Attorney Justin Soares. Incompetent in court. Burned through my…read moreretainer by sitting in court without any court room presence. Allowed public defenders to go ahead of him in court. Never returned my calls or emails. Waste of time and money.

Evictions: In 2020 had a horrendous situation with a tenant…read morewho did not pay rent for months and took cover under the COVID restrictions placed on landlords. I lost 10 months of rent and was desperate to get him out. Hirsch, Levy & Fountain jumped on the case. They immediately sent the Marshall to deliver legal notices to the tenant. With their expertise in handling evictions, they got the job done within 2 months of my first contact.

We had a malicious tenant who also ended up not paying rent. The team at Hirsch & Levy took the…read moretime to explain and guide us through the process of filing the eviction. We felt we were in good hands of people with a lot of experience. Thank you Hirsch & Levy!

David represented me at my recent home closing. From the first time we spoke I knew he was the kind…read moreof person I wanted to work with. Lawyers often get a bad rap, but David is everything a good attorney should be. He is professional, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He is also very genuine. I felt comfortable knowing that he had my best interests in mind at all times. And his right hand person Carla is a gem. My closing got difficult. The bank screwed up my wire transfer, something that strikes terror in the heart of any home buyer. But between David and Carla, and with some lawyerly creativity, the issue was sorted out in a timely manner and an extremely stressful closing fell into place. I will most definitely be hiring David again to assist me with some other legal matters, and I would recommend him to anyone without reservation.

Attorney DeChello and his attentive, professional staff assisted me during a most difficult time…read moreafter my husband's passing. Their knowledge of the probate process is exceptional. They will explain everything to you and communicate in a timely and compassionate manner. You will not regret using this firm for getting through probate and estate planning

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the patience professionalism and just downright kindness…read moreof Leah and the staff at Drazen Rubin Law. Throughout this process Leah and company have been attentive to my every need and question. They have been a trusting and valuable guide for this estate. Many thanks for these past two years. With forever gratitude and appreciation- Mike

Very Disappointing…read more I'm an unsatisfied client of Tom Drew who I hired for Estate Planning. He didn't invest the time or have patience to properly educate us about his estate plans and was intolerant to accommodate and address our concerns. His estate plan could have been better formatted with articles headings, an index, more definitions and key words notations to easily reference subjects and to facilitate comprehension. We couldn't go forward with the estate plans he submitted. The relationship was terminated and not in a pleasant manner. We lost our $2,215 advance. -Rick

First, I found that hiring the right attorney who specializes in elder care law is no easy task…read more My usual general practitioners in CT, who I have dealt with for over a decade, would not touch my mother's elder care legal issues and recommended an attorney who specializes in elder care law. My one attorney recommended elder care attorneys more than an hour's drive away and my other attorneys could not recommend anyone in Fairfield County. After my mother executed the elder law documents Atty Drew drafted recently, he explained that over 90 % of his work today is in elder care law. Second, from being a senior executive in global business with a graduate degree in accounting, I can tell you that a JD with a CPA is a pretty rare find and those that do have both degrees focus on tax law, not elder care law. Atty Drew said that he has done tax and business law in the past as well. I worked with Atty Drew in establishing a living will and life estate for my mother. He was a first-rate professional, who communicated with my mother and I about every possible detail throughout the process. If you need an elder care attorney, this is the one to hire.