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Helping people succeed is my passion. Whether buying a home, starting, running or selling a business, or creating an estate plan, I want you to succeed in meeting your goals, and I will offer you my experience and knowledge to help accomplish that.. I am very proud to have received my education almost entirely in Connecticut. I received my Juris Doctorate from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden and my Bachelor of Science in Justice and Law Administration from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. I went to Connecticut public schools from 5th to 12th grade, and consider them to be the foundation for my education.. I am a member of the Connecticut Bar Association including the Young Lawyers Section and a member of the American Bar Association.

Eva M. DeFranco practices primarily in the areas of Divorce Mediation, Collaborative Divorce and Divorce Litigation.  She also has decades of experience in Negligence and Commercial Litigation cases.  She is an experienced mediator, collaborative practitioner, trial lawyer and negotiator, admitted to practice in both State and Federal courts.  Eva is a member of the Family Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.  She is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and past president of the Danbury Bar Association.  She served as the chairperson of the Danbury Family Bar Association for over a decade.  In recognition of her leadership and service to the legal community, Attorney DeFranco was elected as a James W. Cooper Fellow.  She has earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for both ethical standards and legal ability, representing the pinnacle of professional excellence.  She has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Family Law.. Eva has become a statewide leader in mediation and collaborative divorce.  She served as President and is a current board member of the Ct Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND).  She has received awards from CCND for her contributions to best practices in the field and also for her leadership.  Eva is also the founder of Collaborative Divorce Group of Western Ct.  It is Eva's honor to be co-founder of the Ct. Family Mediation Training Group and teach the 40 Hour Mediation training to other lawyers, mental health professionals and financial professionals in Ct.  With over 37 years of experience in divorce matters, Eva is more committed than ever to help clients get divorced through respectful and dignified processes that allow for healthy family relationships post divorce and help people avoid the heavy emotional and financial costs of litigation.

Diane Dauplaise joined Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith in 2014 where she concentrates exclusively on Workers' Compensation law. She graduated from the University of Connecticut Honors Program with a Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Spanish Literature. In 2014, she earned her law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While attending law school, Attorney Dauplaise served as Editor-in-Chief of the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal and served as President of the Latino Law Students Association.. Prior to joining Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Attorney Dauplaise held internships with the Honorable Jason M. Lobo, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, and the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office. She is admitted to the Connecticut State Bar. She is fluent in Spanish and is committed to seeking justice and fair results for injured workers of all backgrounds.

Christopher C. Setaro has been with Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith since 1993. He concentrates his practice in Worker's Compensation Law and he is a prominent claimant-advocate. His emphasis and focus on honest and diligent representation is a compliment to his passion in the arena of workers' rights. His background in labor relations and governance enables him to effectively advocate for his clients.. Attorney Setaro is dedicated to community service and is a Member of the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, the Portuguese Cultural Center, Danbury, CT, Danbury Elk's Lodge and St. Peter's Church, Danbury, CT. He is a former member of: Board of Directors, American Cancer Society; the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury; and the Danbury Jaycees. His service was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Danbury Jaycees; and the Recipient, Community Service Award from the Vespucci Lodge. In December 2010, Attorney Setaro was named to the Board of Corporators of the Savings Bank of Danbury.

Charles O. Lichtenauer practices in business and real estate. He assists clients with contract drafting and review, the purchase and sale of closely held businesses, commercial lending, leasing, and employment matters. Charles was raised in Westchester County, New York with three brothers. After completing his undergraduate studies, he worked in the field of environmental due diligence before attending law school, where he was an editor of the Law Review. When out of the office, you are likely to find Charles with a fishing rod or golf club in his hands.

Candace Fay formed Candace V. Fay - Attorney & Counselor at Law, PC, in 2012.  Candace's mission is to practice "real law for real people."  Her practice areas include: civil litigation, criminal law; real estate transactions, family law; personal injury law, and administrative proceedings.. Before starting her own law firm, Candace practiced with Levett Rockwood's litigation group in Westport, CT.  Prior to joining Levett Rockwood, Candace had the prestigious honor to serve as a law clerk to esteemed Honorable Holly B. Fitzsimmons of the United States District Court of Connecticut.. Prior to attending law school, Candace worked for four years in strategic marketing communications and consumer analysis.  This prior business experience gives her an insight into the practical concerns of commercial clients.. Candace received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Connecticut in 2001. She received her law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2007, where she was the Executive Editor of the Public Interest Law Journal.. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Fairfield County Bar Association, Danbury Bar Association, Federal Court's Public Outreach Committee, Connecticut Inns of Court and Femfessionals.  She is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, United States District Court of Connecticut, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.. Candace serves on the Board of the Western Connecticut YMCA, the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library, and the Danbury Zoning Commission.

Attorney Victor started her legal career as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York, where she worked as an attorney representing the City of New York in real estate tax litigation matters. She then went on to work for Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC (Syracuse, NY) handling personal injury, products liability, insurance defense, and real estate tax cases. After that, she worked for Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith (Danbury, CT) concentrating her practice on plaintiff's personal injury cases.  In June of 2015, attorney Victor joined Allstate's legal team first as trial counsel and then as senior trial counsel.  In June of 2017, attorney Victor returned to Ventura Law (Danbury, CT).. Attorney Victor received her Bachelor's Degree in Latin American Studies and Spanish Literature from Brandeis University, graduating with departmental distinction. She received her law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where she served as coordinator of the Cardozo Advocates for Battered Women and was a legal writing teaching assistant. After graduating from law school, attorney Victor lived in Jerusalem, Israel, conducting grant-funded research on water conservation law and in Cape Town, South Africa, working for the Refugee Clinic at the University of Cape Town as an advocate for asylum seekers from African nations.

Attorney Matthew D. Newman joined Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith in 2015, concentrating in Personal Injury Law.. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Attorney Newman graduated from Connecticut College in 1979 and received his law degree from Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1985, where he was a member of the Law Review. Attorney Newman is admitted to practice in the state of Connecticut (1985), and the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986). Attorney Newman currently serves as a Special Master for the Superior Court, District of Bridgeport (2002–present) and District of Ansonia/Milford.. Attorney Newman’s community service includes appointments to the Town of Woodbridge Planning and Zoning Commission (1999-2001) and the Board of Directors of Temple Beth David, Cheshire (2006–present). Attorney Newman is a member of the Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut and American Bar Associations, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and was selected by the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of the "Dozen Who Made A Difference – 2009.". Attorney Newman represented Charla Nash in her claims against the owner of a chimpanzee and the State of Connecticut for catastrophic injuries she sustained as a result of an attack by the chimpanzee.

Attorney Americo S. Ventura founded the law firm of Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith in 1957. He was recently honored by the Connecticut Bar Association for 50 years of service in the legal field. He was also honored by the Portuguese Bar Association of CT for his 50 Years of Service to the Community, where he was presented with a Proclamation by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. Attorney Ventura was one of the founding members of the Portuguese Bar Association of CT and currently holds the position of President.. Attorney Ventura was born in Danbury, CT to Portuguese immigrants coming from the Northeastern part of Portugal. He was a member of both the Sons of Portugal and Portuguese American Clubs and is a member of the successor of both clubs, the Portuguese Cultural Center, in Danbury and is responsible for the library at the Center. He is a founding member of the Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund and is also one of the five original founders of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church (1981).

As the parent of four children I understand the importance of family law and how I must do the best job I can for those who trust me to assist them in such difficult times.

As an experienced courtroom advocate for over 20 years, Attorney Judith Goldberg will answer your questions and actively protect your interests if you find yourself involved in a family law matter. She focuses her practice on divorce and family law to provide the support that you need in difficult times to assist you with your mediation, child support, child custody, visitation, alimony or protective order matter. You can choose to proceed with a contested or uncontested divorce or to mediate your important issues with the other party.

Antonio Fernandes joined Ventura Law as an attorney in 2015. He had been an intern at our firm in the years leading up to his legal education. He graduated Cum Laude from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. In 2013, he earned his law degree from New York Law School.. Prior to joining Ventura Law as an attorney, Attorney Fernandes held externships with the Honorable Manuel Mendez, of the New York Supreme Court, as well as Congresswoman Nancy Johnson. As an intern at Ventura Law, he worked with the Personal Injury and Real Estate departments, and assisted the Complex Litigating department in processing BP Oil Spill claims and the Fresenius Granuflo cases. He is committed to providing compassionate legal services and seeking just results for his clients.

Agostinho J. Ribeiro serves as Managing Partner of Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith and concentrates in Personal Injury Law. Attorney Ribeiro has represented clients in Connecticut, New York and throughout the United States in personal injury claims. As a Personal Injury attorney, Attorney Ribeiro has successfully represented and settled over 5,000 civil cases, many with values in excess of $1,000,.. Attorney Ribeiro was named "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut" by the National Trial Lawyers Association in both 2010 and 2011. He was elected by his peers to the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Leader's Forum, a select group of attorneys recognized by the American Association of Justice, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Group.. In 2010, the Danbury Newstimes recognized Attorney Ribeiro for his accomplishments as a "Top Newsmaker in 2010". In 2011, Attorney Ribeiro was recognized again by the Danbury Newstimes as a city leader and a "Mover and Shaker" in the City of Danbury.. Attorney Ribeiro was born in New York City, and joined the law firm of Americo S. Ventura in 1989. Together they formed a partnership in 1991, which is now known as Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith. In 1992, Ribeiro opened a branch office in the World Trade Center in New York City, where he concentrated in Federal Court litigation. After September 11, 2001, Attorney Ribeiro and the law firm represented, pro bono, victims of the World Trade Center disaster, and were nationally honored for their volunteer efforts in this regard.. Attorney Ribeiro and Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, was chosen by the Brazilian Consulate in Hartford to serve as its exclusive legal counsel in Connecticut. He additionally serves on the Board of Corporators of Union Savings Bank in Danbury, CT, and serves the City of Danbury by sitting as a Commissioner on the Downtown City Center Council.. He is also a founding member of the Portuguese Bar Association of CT, and was one of the founders of the Portuguese Cultural Center in Danbury, Connecticut, where he served as its first President, and now sits on the Board of Trustees.