Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in North Haven
At DeChello Law Firm, we combine the expertise of a large legal practice with the personalized attention of a smaller firm. With over 25 years of experience, our team provides proactive legal representation in corporate law, estate planning, real estate, and commercial disputes. We prioritize clear communication, tailoring our approach to each client's unique needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.Our attorneys leverage deep local knowledge and a commitment to accessibility, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance for complex legal challenges. We serve individuals and businesses across Connecticut, focusing on delivering results-driven solutions that protect our clients' interests and futures.
Services
Business Transactions
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Commercial Disputes
Elder Law
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined legal experience in Connecticut's business and real estate sectors
- Our team provides personalized attention while maintaining big-firm expertise
- We serve as ongoing legal counsel for businesses across New Haven County
- Our attorneys specialize in complex estate planning and elder law matters
- We maintain transparent communication through preferred client contact methods
What people say
Seasoned veteran
Always compassionate
Proactive approach
25-year representation
Global transaction view
Services
Business Transactions
Our firm handles business formation, mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements. We advise on entity selection, contract drafting, and transactional matters while protecting clients' interests. Our attorneys work with domestic and international companies to structure deals that minimize liability and maximize growth potential through tailored legal strategies.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, plan for long-term care, and ensure smooth business succession. We specialize in tax-efficient strategies and regularly review plans to reflect changing circumstances and legal requirements.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers commercial transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and mortgage foreclosures. We represent lenders and borrowers in financing matters while assisting with zoning issues, title disputes, and property development. Our local expertise benefits clients in Connecticut's complex real estate market.
Commercial Disputes
We resolve business conflicts through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation. Our focus areas include contract disputes, non-compete agreements, and corporate divorces. We develop strategic solutions for commercial collection matters while protecting clients' financial interests in complex litigation scenarios.
Elder Law
Our elder law services address long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship matters. We help families navigate asset protection strategies while creating healthcare directives that respect clients' wishes. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance for aging individuals and their families.
People
Anthony R. DeChello
Founder
With 25+ years of legal experience, Anthony specializes in corporate law, estate planning, and real estate. He previously worked at a New Haven firm before establishing DeChello Law Firm to provide personalized legal representation while maintaining big-firm expertise.
Michael E. Jarvis
Attorney
Michael focuses on business transactions and commercial litigation. He brings extensive experience in corporate governance and dispute resolution to help clients navigate complex legal challenges while protecting their business interests.
Alana T. DeChello
Attorney
Alana specializes in estate planning and elder law matters. She helps families create comprehensive plans for asset protection and long-term care while ensuring clients' wishes are legally documented through wills and trusts.
Michael T. Vitali
Attorney
Michael handles real estate transactions and commercial disputes. His practice includes representing lenders in mortgage foreclosures and assisting businesses with contractual matters while providing strategic legal solutions.
Questions
What legal services does DeChello Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in corporate law, estate planning, real estate transactions, commercial disputes, and elder law. Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal solutions for both businesses and individuals across Connecticut.
How does the firm handle estate planning for complex assets?
We create customized estate plans using wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. Our attorneys advise on tax implications and regularly review plans to ensure they reflect changing circumstances and legal requirements.
Can the firm assist with commercial real estate transactions?
Yes, we represent clients in commercial real estate matters including purchases, sales, financing, and dispute resolution. Our local expertise benefits clients navigating Connecticut's real estate market.
What approach does the firm take for business disputes?
We prioritize negotiated solutions while preparing for litigation. Our attorneys handle contract disputes, corporate divorces, and non-compete agreements with strategies focused on protecting clients' financial interests.
How does the firm support elder law clients?
We provide Medicaid planning, guardianship arrangements, and long-term care strategies. Our elder law practice focuses on asset protection while respecting clients' healthcare and financial wishes.
What areas of Connecticut does the firm serve?
We primarily serve New Haven County including North Haven, New Haven, Wallingford, and Guilford. Our attorneys represent clients in legal matters across Connecticut's business, real estate, and estate planning sectors.
