Gould Larson Bennet Wells & McDonnell PC

At Gould, Larson, Bennet, McDonnell, & Quilliam, we take pride in being a trusted and established general practice law firm in Essex, Connecticut. Since 1953, we have been serving the legal needs of individuals, families, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations throughout the eastern shoreline of Connecticut, including Middlesex County, New Haven County, and New London County.

Our firm draws on a wealth of collective experience to provide legal services in a wide range of practice areas. Together, our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of expertise and dedication. Each attorney maintains a high level of continuing legal education and experience in their respective practice areas, while also employing a team approach to navigate the many complex ways in which various areas of the law intersect.

Our Services

We offer a full range of legal services at a reasonable cost, making us a one-stop shop for all your legal needs. Our practice areas include:

Sound Mediation: Our experienced mediators can help you resolve disputes in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Civil Litigation: Our seasoned litigators have more than 100 years of combined experience in handling civil litigation cases for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities.

Employment Law: We provide guidance on employment-related matters, including employment contracts, wrongful termination, and workers' compensation.

Estate Planning & Probate: Our attorneys can help you plan for the future with wills, trusts, and probate services.

Family Law: We provide compassionate and experienced representation in divorce, child custody, and family law matters.

Real Estate: Our attorneys can assist with real estate transactions, including buying, selling, and leasing properties.

Personal Injury: We fight to protect the rights of individuals injured due to the negligence of others.

Our Team

Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Meet our attorneys:

John S. Bennet: Attorney John Bennet practices in the areas of civil litigation, municipal law, planning and zoning, corporate law, and business law.

Kenneth J. McDonnell: Attorney Kenneth J. McDonnell devotes his practice to personal injury, civil litigation, family law, employment law, and workers' compensation.

Paige Quilliam: Attorney Paige Quilliam has substantial practices in Middlesex and New London Counties, focusing on family law counsel and probate/wills work.

Robert G. Tukey: Attorney Robert G. Tukey is a native of Southeastern Connecticut, primarily litigating marital and custody and personal injury matters, as well as handling real estate transactions and probate litigation.