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We provide reliable, affordable legal services for everyone.
What we do
Protect Your Legal Rights and Assets
Lawyers provide strategic advice on how to protect your rights and assets, including when to take legal action and what type of action is most appropriate in a given situation. This experience helps clients make informed decisions that can prevent costly litigation down the line. Furthermore, lawyers often serve as an advocate for their clients through all stages of proceedings, from negotiation and arbitration to trials and appeals. By leveraging their expertise, lawyers are able to maximize their client's chances of achieving a favorable outcome and preserving their legal rights and assets.
Areas of Practice
The following is a list of our areas of Legal Expertise:
Family law involves the legal issues that arise within the context of families, including marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse and neglect, paternity, guardianship, domestic violence and alimony. It also includes the termination of relationships through divorce or other methods. Family law is an ever-evolving field of law that deals with a variety of complex interpersonal issues in a sensitive and often highly personal manner. Learn more here >
Estate planning is the process of planning for the orderly distribution and management of an individual's assets after their death. It involves creating documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal instruments to specify who will receive your assets when you pass away, how those assets will be managed while you are alive, and who will manage them if something happens to you. Estate planning also includes tax strategies to minimize taxes on your estate and ensure that your wishes are carried out in accordance with the law. Learn more here >
Probate law is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate, overseeing and validating a will, and distributing assets in accordance with the wishes of the deceased. The probate court oversees the process to ensure that all debts are paid and that the remaining assets are distributed according to the will or state laws. Learn more here >
Real estate law covers a wide range of topics related to the ownership and sale of land and buildings. It includes areas such as property rights, zoning regulations, mortgages, landlord/tenant disputes, contracts, title insurance, and environmental issues. Real estate laws are set by both federal and state governments and aim to protect buyers from fraud or unfair practices. Real estate attorneys specialize in understanding the complexities of these laws in order to help their clients make informed decisions when purchasing or selling property. Learn more here >
Civil and personal injury litigation is the process of resolving legal disputes arising from physical or psychological harm caused by an individual or entity to another. It focuses on recovering damages for victims due to negligence, reckless behavior, or intentional wrongs. This type of litigation includes a range of issues such as medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, car accidents, premises liability, and other types of torts. Learn more here >
Criminal defense law is a branch of the legal system that protects the rights of individuals accused of criminal conduct. It involves defending clients in criminal court proceedings, negotiating plea bargains, preparing appeals, and providing advice on legal matters related to criminal law. The goal is to ensure justice for all parties involved by ensuring the accused person’s rights are protected and that they receive a fair trial. Learn more here >
6 Main Benefits of Using a Lawyer in CT
Expertise
Lawyers have extensive knowledge of the law and how it applies to their clients’ individual cases, which can be invaluable in helping to achieve a favorable outcome.
Accessibility
Lawyers are available for consultation and advice on legal matters throughout the duration of a case.
Negotiation Skills
Lawyers possess strong negotiating skills and can help their clients obtain maximum compensation or a favorable settlement.
Representation in Court
A lawyer can represent their client in court proceedings, often leading to more desirable outcomes than if the client were to represent themselves.
Burden Reduction
Having an experienced lawyer take care of a case’s legal aspects can reduce the burden on the client by allowing them to focus on other aspects of their lives.
Document Preparation
Lawyers are highly skilled at preparing legal documents such as contracts, wills, and trusts that meet all applicable requirements and regulations.
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5-Star Reviews from Legal Clients in CT
Frank
She fought unbelievably hard for my wishes. When my divorce was over I was able to keep my pension, have shared custody of my child with no child support.
RANDY
Jeremy
Through the years your kindness, support, listening, help have been above and beyond. Thank you so much for all you do.
HOLLY
Dear Bob Cartoceti,
Many years ago (in 2000?), you represented me pro-bono after I was arrested at a circus protest on campus at Western Connecticut State University. The charges were ultimately dropped, and I often think about how the course of my life would have been different if I did not have access to an attorney who was willing to represent me, a college student who literally had nothing to give in return. This is a belated and heartfelt expression of my appreciation of your time and energy in that case.
After completing college and grad school, I began teaching at-risk students, and I eventually became a teacher within the prison and probation system in North Carolina and Vermont. Today, I am a teacher in a traditional high school, where I teach community-based learning. I am well aware of the fact that a career in education would have been closed off to me had I acquired a criminal record. And I certainly would not have had the opportunity to work with incarcerated students, which was a transformative experience for me. In fact, my experience working with those with criminal backgrounds opened my eyes to the fact that a criminal record, even a misdemeanor, can close off many work opportunities and make life very, very difficult. I feel so fortunate that I was able to fight back in what was a very unjust situation, and I thank you for that. You taking on that pro bono case really made a huge difference in my life.
Furthermore, to be young, idealistic, and accused of something I was not guilty of was a pivotal experience. Had the outcome been different, I might have really lost my belief in the judicial system and in the idea of justice in general. Today, I still hold on to the belief that injustice should be called out and challenged; I'm so grateful that my only experience with the law validated this belief.
Thank You,
Sara L.
203-264-5400 • matos@cslawct.com
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