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We are a small law firm with the legal experience you need to navigate the legal system in Connecticut. If you have a family matter in Tolland or Hartford Counties, both Attorney Caryl Balskus and Attorney Tim Johnston can provide you with legal services tailored to meet your needs. For legal advice concerning a criminal matter in Hartford, Tolland, Middlesex or Windham County, do not hesitate to contact Attorney Elizabeth Foran, who has extensive experience in the area of criminal law. Attorney Tim Johnston is well-versed in both Social Security Disability and landlord-tenant law, and will provide you with the services you need to handle these matters. Additionally, all the attorneys in this firm have a combined 75 years of experience in real estate, wills, probate, personal injury and auto accident matters. We are dedicated to serving you and protecting your rights. Do not hesitate to contact us for any legal questions that arise. We are here to serve you.. In addition to our attorneys, we have a staff of dedicated professionals who can offer one-on-one assistance to those with legal issues involving probate, family law, evictions, real estate and personal injury. Our office is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and we have night and weekend hours by appointment.. Attorney Susan Boyan has recently retired from the practice of law after 29 years of general practice.

Founding member of the firm, Brett J. Riegel, Esq., is a native of Berwick, Pennsylvania, who graduated at the top of his class in 1988 as a multi-sport letter athlete, Eagle Scout and community activist.  Following honors graduation from Dickinson College, with a double major in English and Dramatic Arts as preparation for law school, Brett, completed his legal studies at the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.. At the Dickinson School of Law, Brett focused his attention on real world experiences, which would allow him to be an aggressive advocate for clients after completing his legal education. While in school, he served as a member of the Appellate Moot Court Board, The Trial Moot Court Board, the American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Team, and the Robert F. Wagner Appellate Moot Court Competition.  In addition to these honors, Brett took all of the available trial advocacy and appellate advocacy courses the law school offered and graduated towards the top of his class.  During his time at Dickinson, in addition to the academic and extracurricular activities schedule, Brett worked in the legal division of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, where he assisted staff and regional attorneys in their representation of unionized teachers and support staff in a wide variety of matters before administrative agencies, trial and appellate courts.. After law school, Brett relocated to Monroe County, Pennsylvania where he had a one (1)  year Clerkship with Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Peter J. O'Brien.  In that role, Brett was introduced to most of the influential decision makers in Monroe County and received hands on experience allowing him to recognize what methods of advocacy are the most effective for clients charged with a crime or otherwise embroiled in a legal battle.. At the conclusion of his Clerkship, Brett formed a small firm, later known as Amori & Riegel, LLC where he practiced for nearly 16 years as the primary litigation partner in both criminal and family law.. Beginning January 1, 2012, he joined with veteran attorneys Marshall Anders and Nicholas J. Masington, III to form Anders, Riegel & Masington, LLC.. Since that time, Brett has handled hundreds of criminal matters, including many which  proceeded to trial, in fourteen (14) different judicial districts in the Common Pleas Courts of Pennsylvania, and seven (7) different judicial districts in New Jersey, as well as the Federal District Courts of the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Brett has handled appellate matters before the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and before the Federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.. In addition to the criminal matters, Brett has also focused his practice on family law and other civil litigation matters, including personal injury, business litigation, real estate litigation and appeals.

Attorney Bio. Mr. Woodrow graduated from UC Berkeley and attended graduate school at UC San Diego. After working as a teacher for a couple of years he entered law school at UCLA.. Mr. Woodrow’s first job as an attorney was as a prosecutor in Grays Harbor County. After a year at the “Harbor” he was hired at Kitsap County as a prosecutor. After five or six years at Kitsap, Mr. Woodrow opened his practice in Tacoma and gradually after three or four years he moved his practice to Olympia.. Mr. Woodrow has defending numerous persons charged with murder, rape, child molestation, drug crimes, assaults and a variety of other charges. As one of the most aggressive and successful litigators in Thurston County Mr. Woodrow has established himself as one of the premier attorneys in Western Washington.

Vern McCray’s rule of practice is “Treat others the way you would want to be treated.” We treat our clients like they are family to us & that is how we look after their interests. Our attorneys have good working relationships with virtually every firm in town, & with adjacent professionals. Mr. McCray's thorough approach to helping each client navigate what is often the most difficult time in a person’s life has earned him the reputation of being a fierce advocate to have on their side.. A Clark County native, Vern McCray started his legal career in 1989, under the mentorship of Clark County Superior Court Judge Edwin L. Poyfair. He prosecuted misdeamenors such as DUIs and Assault 4 cases as an Assistant Deputy Prosecutor for the City of Washougal at the same time he worked at Poyfair & English.. When Judge Poyfair took the bench in 1992, Mr. McCray began working for Boyd & Gaffney (now Boyd Gaffney Sowards & Treosti PLLC), where his 2nd great mentor, James Boyd, threw him into the deep end with a felony public defense contract for Clark County & Skamania County. It was through the defense contract where Mr. McCray gained his 3rd great mentor in criminal felonies, the Honorable Judge Robert Lewis. Judge Lewis & Mr. McCray each took approximately 125 felony cases each year between Clark County & Skamania, and split the Juvenile criminal contract and Dependency contract. Mr. McCray kept his felony public defense contract for over 10 years before going into private criminal defense.. Mr. McCray’s working relationships with opposing counsel have inspired resolution in the most convoluted circumstances. In the event trial is not the best course- Mr. McCray has a track record of obtaining dismissals, civil compromises, and reduced charges on criminal cases, and structuring settlements in family law cases, wrongful death lawsuits, and large estates.. In 2012, Mr. McCray branched away from Boyd, Gaffney, McCray, Sowards, & Treosti & took over the firm’s Camas location as his own practice. Today, Mr. McCray’s decision making is relied on by other judges, who call upon him to act as Pro-Tem Judge in their stead, as well as a Special Master of Evidence. For the past decade, Mr. McCray has limited his own practice to criminal defense and family law, two areas of the law he finds most rewarding.. When he is not in the office, Mr. McCray is either serving as a Pro-tem Judge in Skamania Superior Court, or farming on 100 acres of his Goldendale property with his wife, and their many, many animals.. Our firm serves Clark County: Camas, Washougal, Battleground, Brush Prairie, Ridgefield, Vancouver and Skamania County.. Should you find yourself going through the difficulty of a family law matter, or through the nightmare of a criminal prosecution, contact The Vern McCray Law Firm to schedule a free case consultation with Mr. McCray.

Former Prosecutor with more than 15 years experience in working criminal cases including federal crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes. Currently focused on Effectively Fighting For You in DUI and Criminal cases. I'm available to work with you across several counties including McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Cook, and Will County.

Richard Blass was admitted to the bar of the State of Illinois and the Federal Bar of the Northern District of Illinois in 2003.  This year, he was sworn into the Bar of the United States Supreme Court.  He received his undergraduate training at Lewis University, an MBA from Dominican University and a Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School.. Mr. Blass concentrates his practice in criminal defense and public safety labor law.  Mr. Blass brings a unique prospective to the criminal defense bar by utilizing his experience as a former Special Prosecutor for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office along with over twenty years with the Bellwood Police Department, retiring as the Deputy Chief of Police.. Mr. Blass takes his job seriously and understands what you have on the line.  He personally tailors a defense to each and every client, unique to their individual set of circumstances, and remains available, at all times, to answer questions and keep you at ease.. Do you want a bulldog to level the playing field, making it known that you’re not just going to roll over and settle?  You’ve come to the right place. He looks forward to hearing from you anytime, day or night. You may email him at or contact him directly at

Mr. Hirsch is the owner and operator of the Hirsch Law Group.   Previously, he was an assistant corporation counsel.  As such, he prosecuted traffic violations at traffic court as well as ordinance violations at administrative hearings. Gordon Hirsch is an experienced trial attorney evidenced by the hundreds of cases he has successfully won at trial.  Many of the clients Gordon represents are referrals from other attorneys who are aware of his skills and reputation in the community.   He practices in all major areas including traffic, criminal, personal injury, bankruptcy, civil, family, estate planning, probate, real estate and transactional law.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peter Greenspun graduated from LaSalle College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1975 and obtained his Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 1978.. Widely considered by his peers as an expert litigator, Peter has advocated for the rights of his clients in criminal and civil matters ranging from the simplest to the most complex. With over 30 years of experience trying countless cases, Peter has obtained exceptional results in local, state, and federal trial and appellate courts.. Since 1997 Peter has repeatedly been recognized by the Washingtonian Magazine as being among the best lawyers in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. In December 2017, Greenspun Shapiro PC was named "The Face of Criminal Defense Law" by Washingtonian Magazine. Peter has also been listed in the Best Lawyers in America since 1999 for white-collar and non-white-collar criminal defense, and has been listed by Virginia Business as a member of “The Legal Elite.” In recognition of his commitment to high ethical and professional standards, Peter has been awarded the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has received Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Distinction Award.. Peter has tried numerous high-profile, unusual and complex cases throughout his career. He is also a regular speaker and lecturer on trial technique and strategy at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars throughout Virginia, and is a past President of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Fairfax Bar Association and the Fairfax Bar Foundation. It is rumored that Peter can be seen walking near his Fairfax law firm with his office dog, a Portuguese Water Dog named Rockie.

Ms. Synnamon graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 2003. She then decided to do something different with her career, and attended Florida A&M University College of Law in 2006.. During law school, she was President of the American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), as well as, the Mock Trial Chairperson on the Advocacy Board. Giving back to the community was and continues to be a huge priority to her, which is why, she organized the Annual AAJ Homeruns for Lukemia Charity Softball Tournament, which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Center of Central Florida. She also participated in Moot Court as well as Mock trial in several national competitions before graduating with her Juris Doctorate in 2009.. Her passion for advocating in the courtroom fueled her career at the State Attorney's Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orlando, FL). Throughout her years as a prosecutor, she was assigned to several specialized units including Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Felony Domestic Violence, and the Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit. She handled serious and difficult cases, and became proficient in complex scientific evidence (DNA, Finger print analysis, computer forensics, blood alcohol levels). In addition, she amounted extensive courtroom experience, arguing hundreds of motions, and over 60 jury trials including Capital Sex Crimes.. Ms. Synnamon, left the State Attorney's Office in June of 2013 and pursued criminal defense work. She has seen how hard it is for those that have been accused of a crime as well as their families to deal with the intimidation of the criminal justice system.. Ms. Synnamon is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.