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Margaret Wrenn Hickey practices in the areas of divorce, family law, and elder law including trusts for the disabled, title 19 and guardianship. She is a shareholder in the law firm of Becker, Hickey & Poster, S.C., Milwaukee, and received her B.A. from Marquette University (1982, summa cum laude), where she was Phi Beta Kappa, and her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School (1986, cum laude).. Margaret is a past Chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin Elder Law Section Board of Directors and a past Chair of the Family Law Section Board of Directors. She is a past President of the Milwaukee Bar Association (President 2004-05) and served on the Board of Directors from 1999-2005. Margaret currently serves on the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors (District 2, 2005-09, Chair 2006-07) and will serve as Treasurer of the Board from 2009-11.. Margaret also serves on the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society and public radio station WUWM. Margaret lectures frequently at local, state and national bar meetings and to community groups and other professionals on elder law and family law topics. She has served on the board of Aurora Family Service, Rosalie Manor and the Village of Shorewood.. Margaret is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Association for Women Lawyers and she is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President for the Wisconsin Chapter, 2005-06.) She is named in the Best Lawyers in America for family and elder law and has been named as a "Super Lawyer" in elder law. She was also named in the top ten lawyers in Wisconsin by Super Lawyers (2012).

Reine’s worldview is: “to whom much is given, much is required" and "always be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.

My relationship with the City of Milford goes back to the founding of the Town in 1639. A direct descendant of at least 15 founding families and four of the late comers (1640s), Milford's Martyr Steven Stow, a Connecticut Governor (Treat) and second pastor of the First Church (Newton) while my Barnes lineage (from Vermont and Massachussetss until 1880) includes three passengers on the Mayflower (1620). Three Irish wives out of the last four generations reshaped my otherwise pristine Yankee English heritage (I am thus 11/16 Irish).. I am dedicated to service to the community through my profession, public service, church, charitable and social work. I am available 24 hours a day with flexible schedules, fees, and services.. I am a graduate of Milford High School, College of he Holy Cross and University of Miami Schoool of Law (cum laude) and have been practicing law in Milford since 1980

Attorney Cynthia W. Sheppard currently practices in the areas of personal injury, family law, worker’s compensation and employment law. Attorney Sheppard graduated from Connecticut College in 1989, and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut in 1993, where she was an Executive Board Member of the Moot Court Board. While attending law school, Attorney Sheppard published “Exoneration Clauses in Wills and Trust Instruments,” Hofstra Property Law Journal, Spring 1992, with Professor Robert Whitman and “Insurance Bad Faith Litigation, A Primer,” Connecticut Bar Journal, October 1993, with Attorney Robert B. Yules.. Since 1993, Attorney Sheppard has been licensed to practice law in Connecticut, and has actively practiced in Connecticut and in Memphis, Tennessee, where she resided from 1999 to 2004. She has a broad range of experience, having initially practiced in the area of real estate and title searching, and gradually moving into the field of litigation, including plaintiff’s personal injury, family law, worker’s compensation, and employment law. Since her association with Riccio & Beletsky, LLC in January of 2007, Attorney Sheppard has expanded her practice to defense of motor vehicle accident and premises liability claims for the firm’s insurance and corporate clients.

Attorney Thomas J. Piscatelli focuses his practice on divorce and family law. He represents a diverse range of clients from doctors, lawyers, professors, and business owners to police officers, firemen, trades people, teachers, and stay-at-home mothers and fathers. He aggressively approaches legal issues with knowledge and dedication, both inside and outside of the courtroom.. Attorney Piscatelli works one-on-one with his clients to understand the unique needs of each case, and develops an effective and specific legal strategy tailored to every single situation. He displays a tireless work ethic in fighting for the best outcome for his clients, and takes special pride in a speedy response time. Attorney Piscatelli never backs down from a challenge. Although he achieves success negotiating on behalf of his clients, Attorney Piscatelli also believes that being prepared for trial, and willing to go to trial, is the best way to achieve a successful outcome in divorce and family law cases.. Attorney Piscatelli travels throughout Connecticut courthouses for his family law practice, and has litigated and tried divorce and custody cases at superior courthouses throughout the State. He handles everything from amicable and simple divorces resolved within a few months, to complex cases and lengthy trials complete with business valuations, child psychiatrists, and expert witnesses. Attorney Piscatelli is also a certified Guardian ad Litem in which he protects the rights and interests of minor children involved in various legal matters throughout Connecticut. Attorney Piscatelli has an extensive background in criminal, probate, and civil cases, and carries that knowledge to the complex, and all-encompassing realm of divorce and family law.. Originally from suburban Boston, Attorney Piscatelli obtained his undergraduate degree from Stonehill College where he graduated cum laude, and was a member of the baseball team. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law. While in law school, Attorney Piscatelli was a Distinguished Academic Scholar, recipient of the Sappern Fellowship, and worked as a Judge’s clerk in both the New Haven and Fairfield Superior Courts. Currently, Attorney Piscatelli resides in the Connecticut shoreline with his Wife and daughter.

Attorney Cashman has 43 years experience as a lawyer in Connecticut.  He does pro bona work and was named as a special master in family an on the regional family custody docket.  His mediating skills allowed him to settle 92% of the cases involving finances and 70% of the child custody cases.  If a case cannot be settled Attorney Cashman has vast trial experience having tried over 1000 cases.  He has a wonderful working relationship with his colleagues and the judges which enhance his ability to obtain excellent results.  He looks forward to representing you and obtaining those results in your case.

Cheryl routinely handles cases involving divorce and family law litigation, including contested dissolution matters, custody and visitation issues, asset and property distribution and post judgment modification and enforcement issues. The outcome of a family law matter can affect a family for years to come. In every case, Attorney Cassella is committed to working with her clients to try and reach both a prompt and effective resolution that will best serve that family's needs.. In addition to her experience with all aspects of family law, she also has significant personal injury experience. Not only has she worked on cases that resulted in multi-million dollar jury verdicts, she also has had considerable experience defending these same types of cases. Her defense experience allows her to offer a unique perspective to her personal injury cases. In her personal injury practice, she represents plaintiffs who have been injured in automobile accidents, work-related incidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and animal related injuries. Attorney Cassella also assists clients who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice.

Brandon was born and raised in the Hampton Roads area.  He graduated from Regent University School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University.  While at Washington and Lee, Brandon was an NCAA Division III student-athlete as a member of the men’s varsity swim team and was voted a team co-captain his senior year by his teammates.  Prior to attending Washington and Lee, he graduated from Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in Suffolk, Virginia.. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  Currently, Brandon's practice areas include civil litigation, criminal law, family law, and traffic/DUI cases.. Brandon is a member of several professional organizations including the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division, the Suffolk Bar Association, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.