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Stacy Votto graduated from the University of Delaware in 2001 and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Immediately upon graduating, she left for New York to attend Brooklyn Law School where she was admitted as a Richardson Scholar. In 2004, Stacy passed the bar admittance exams in both New York and Connecticut and began her legal career.  Beginning in 2004, Stacy prosecuted abuse and neglect cases on behalf of the City of New York. Eventually, she decided to move back to her home state of Connecticut where she began work for a prominent New Haven law firm. She spent almost six years there until she decided to open the Law Office of Stacy Errante Votto, LLC in December 2010. At the beginning of 2014 she merged her practice and is now partner at Nelson|Votto, a general practice firm on Trumbull Street in New Haven.. Stacy Votto primarily handles matrimonial and family law matters including, but not limited to, marriage dissolutions, child custody and visitation disputes, civil restraining orders, domestic criminal proceedings, pre and post nuptial agreements, child protective matters, mediation and collaborative divorce. Stacy is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, State of New York, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Her efforts have earned her the distinction of being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in 2009 -2014 and the Top 10 Attorney Award, under the age of 40 by the National Academy of Family Law  Attorneys (NAFLA).. Stacy is also very active in the legal community. Stacy served as President of the New Haven Young Lawyers section of the New Haven County Bar Association and has served on various other committees in the New Haven and Connecticut Bar Associations. Stacy now serves on the Board of Directors of both the New Haven County Bar Association and its sister charitable organization, the Foundation of the New Haven County Bar. She was also recently appointed by the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch to serve a three year term on the Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admission to the Bar for New Haven County. She is certified by the State of Connecticut Commission of Child Protection to serve as a Guardian ad Litem and Attorney for Minor Children and serves a Special Master to mediate financial and custody disputes in dissolution actions pending in New Haven Superior Court. Stacy’s devotion and responsiveness to her clients along with her reputation in the legal community have grown her practice and given her the skill and experience needed to provide the highest quality legal services.

Richard W. Lynch is a partner in the law firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P. C. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in November of 1987. Mr. Lynch was admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 1988 and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992.. Mr. Lynch was educated at the Florida Institute of Technology (A.S., 1980; B.S., cum laude, 1983) and the Quinnipiac College School of Law (J.D., 1987).. As part of his worker’s compensation practice, Mr. Lynch has represented clients at informal hearings, pre-formal hearings and formal hearings. He has successfully appealed cases to the Connecticut Compensation Review Board and Connecticut Appellate Court.. Mr. Lynch also has an active criminal practice and handles infractions, misdemeanors and felonies in state and federal courts. He has successfully represented clients at trial and obtained acquittals for defendants facing serious charges and significant jail exposure. He has also successfully represented individuals at the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and helped avoid license suspensions and restrictions.. Mr. Lynch is a member of the New Haven County and Connecticut Bar Associations. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Practicing law for over 25 years, Attorney Meneo has a diverse professional resume. His current main focus of litigation centers around sexual abuse cases against members of the clergy, boarding school staff/faculty and the responsible institutions. He is also experienced in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, securities litigation and arbitration, tax litigation, administration and planning, estate and will litigation and administration, and commercial transactions and litigation. Since 2005, Attorney Meneo has consistently received the prestigious AV® Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell, the widely recognized and premier national attorney ratings organization. The AV® Preeminent Rating is Martindale Hubbell’s “Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, it is only awarded to attorneys who, in the opinions of their peers, possess high to preeminent legal ability based on one's expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. Following are highlights of Attorney Meneo’s noteworthy experience.. Attorney Meneo is a graduate of Fairfield University (BA 1975), Western New England School of Law (JD 1978, cum laude) and Boston University School of Law (LLM 1980). He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and the District of Columbia and is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, American Bar Association and the American Association of Justice (AAJ). He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Claims, the United States Tax Court and the United States District Court for Connecticut. He formerly served as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Business at Southern Connecticut State University and as a member of the Legal Committee of USA Triathlon.. Attorney Meneo has been an invited speaker at Mealey's PPA Litigation Conferences (2001, 2002 and 2005) and has presented at other conferences involving PPA litigation including the PPA-MDL Liability Conferences. Attorney Meneo has served as a Contributing Editor of The Journal of Individual Taxation and has contributed to the DePaul Commercial Law Journal.

In practice for over 40 years, our firm has the experience of a large firm and the commitment to personal service that only a small firm can provide. We concentrate on real estate and estate planning transactions and we love helping you buy or sell your home. We also particultarly work on land preservation transactions, working with land owners and land trusts throughout Connecticut. It is my great privilege to be able to help landowners preserve their priceless land for future generations and assist them with both purchases and charitable donations, guiding them through the process so that the preservation of their land will withstand the test of time. In addition, if a deduction will be sought, I will guide you through the numerous and complex requirements which will need to be fulfilled to maximize the probability of a charitable deduction..Connecticut is a small state, no property is too far away and I am happy to schedule a visit to see you there.

I concentrate my practice in family law from pre-marital agreements to. post-trial hearings and appeals. Most of my cases are referred by both attorneys and satisfied clients. I have a very successful trial record that spans over 35 years in cases including complex high-net worth divorce, business valuation, mental health, addiction and abuse issues, along with relocation and other custody disputes. I am an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association’s family law section  and the New Haven County Bar Association’s family law section executive committee. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and have an AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell®’s The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, which is the highest rating in both legal ability and ethical  standards. I am also listed in Best Lawyers in America.. I have been appointed as a Special Master in numerous judicial districts and also for. the Regional Family Trial Docket. I've lectured and written on family law issues, including technology and legal ethics and appellate practice. My approach is to use  creativity and personal attention to detail to execute individualized strategies that address each client’s goals and achieve the best possible results as efficiently as possible, whether by settlement or trial.

Gerret has practiced law in Indiana for over a decade. His law practice centers around Medicaid Planning as a specialty and includes Estate Planning and all areas of Elder Law to include Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, and Advance Health Care Directives. As A specialized Elder Law practice, his office focuses on the legal needs of not only the elderly, but also those of younger clients who wish to plan their estates, as well as individuals with disabilities.. Gerret helps clients form plans that assist them in preserving family assets and remaining independent in the community for as long as this is possible. However, in the event their health declines, it is sometimes not possible for the client to remain safely at home. In these cases, Mr. Swearingen can also assist clients in preserving the family resources from the high costs of skilled nursing facility care. Often, the goal of preserving resources can be achieved, while likewise insuring that the healthcare needs of the client are met. This allows the client to achieve the best quality of life possible for both the client and his or her spouse and children while preserving the Client assets.. Gerrets caring manner and strong moral values make him a favorite of those he comes into contact with.  His firm belief in doing what is right and making sure that the client has all the information they need to make informed decisions makes him a top choice for any client seeking an Elder Law Attorney in Wells County, Allent county, and all surrounding counties in Northern Indiana.

Eric Stockman specializes in the litigation of complex medical, commercial and personal injury cases.  From the claims stage through trial, he navigates his clients to successful resolution in controversies of all sizes. He has particular expertise in big-damages personal injury claims, and is often called upon to represent hospitals, doctors and local practice groups in birth injury and wrongful death claims.. In the unlikely event that a case does not resolve to his client’s satisfaction prior to trial, Attorney Stockman is one of the premier trial attorneys in the state. He has tried more than three dozen trials to successful conclusion, including some of the largest and most publicized cases in Connecticut history.. Attorney Stockman has had similar success in his appellate work. He has briefed and/or argued cases before the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Attorney Stockman has also written the testimony given on behalf of various hospitals and insurance companies including Stamford Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Hospital of St. Raphael, and the Connecticut Medical Insurance Company during hearings before the Connecticut Legislature regarding tort reform.

Charles E. Tiernan, III, is a partner in the firm of Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P.C. Mr. Tiernan represents individuals, municipalities, employers, health insurers and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers' compensation. Mr. Tiernan also has extensive experience in all phases of criminal law and litigation, including trials in both state and federal court, and focuses a major part of his practice on cases involving charges of operating under the influence, and the administrative aspects of those charges which relate to license suspensions, before the Department of Motor Vehicles. Mr. Tiernan additionally handles juvenile matters, including both delinquency and neglect, as well as family matters involving marriage dissolution.. Mr. Tiernan has been affiliated with Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P.C. since 1983. He was admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut on  May 2, 1983. Over the years, Mr. Tiernan has lectured in various seminars dealing with workers' compensation and charges involving operating under the influence. He has authored articles which have appeared in the State of Connecticut Worker’s Compensation Quarterly.. Mr. Tiernan received his B.A. in 1980 from Trinity College where he captained the football team in his senior season. He received his J.D. on December 21, 1982 from Drake University School of Law where he was a member of the Board of Editors of the Drake Law Review and authored a note for the Drake Law Review entitled, “Standing Barriers to Citizen and Taxpayers Suits in the Federal Court," 32 Drake Law Review 2, 1983. Mr. Tiernan is admitted to practice in Connecticut. He is also admitted to practice before the U. S. District Court of Connecticut, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, U. S. Tax Court and the U. S. Supreme Court.  Mr. Tiernan is a member of the American, Connecticut and New Haven Country Bar Associations and is a member of the Criminal Law Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association.  Mr. Tiernan is a member of the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District Grievance Panel of the Connecticut Grievance . Tiernan is chairman of the State of Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission. Attorney Tiernan is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.  He has been votedto be included in the publication "Best Lawyers in America" since 2007 and has been listed in the "Super Lawyers" publication since 2006.

Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Tim handles medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, products liability and wrongful death. With years of experience across several practice areas, Tim is a respected member of the trial bar known for his adaptive courtroom style and his strong advocacy skills. He has brought many difficult cases to verdict and has successfully prosecuted several wrongful death cases resulting in large recoveries for his clients.. Tim was a trial advocacy instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy for several years and has lectured on the admissibility of expert testimony for the National Business Institute. He is also a James Cooper fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation and a strong advocate for public service in the legal industry.

Attorney Jason Messina obtained his Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law. Before founding the Law Office of J.W. Messina, he worked for other reputable law firms in Connecticut and gained valuable experience in a variety of different areas of law. Today, his practice focuses on providing individuals and families of New Haven with high-quality legal services in the areas of criminal defense, DUI and traffic defense, and personal injury. Outside of the office in his free time, he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, boating and spending time with his family, especially his son, Jacob.

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A board certified civil trial lawyer and co-founder of Faxon Law Group, Joel handles life-altering personal injury and medical malpractice cases, commercial truck crashes, railroad derailments/crashes, aviation disasters, admiralty cases, birth trauma, and product liability claims in Connecticut, New York and across the U.S.. Joel has lectured before the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and local bar groups on trial law and lien issues, and is the contributing author of Truck Accident Litigation, Second Edition, published by the American Bar Association. Joel has also been elected a James Cooper Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. The Fellows support activities and programs that further the rule of law and assist in efforts to improve the administration of justice in Connecticut. He also serves as an elected chairman on the Newtown board of police commissioner.