Martha A Dean

Martha A Dean

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 39 years

Environmental and natural resources Lawyer at Avon, CT
Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources, Lawsuits & Disputes, Land Use & Zoning, Constitutional

144 Reverknolls, Avon, CT

About Martha

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Environmental and Natural Resources 30%

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: Our firm represents businesses, land owners, shooting ranges and individuals with environmental compliance, enforcement, cost recovery, remediation, and legislative objectives. We provide the highest quality legal services in an efficient, creative and cost-effective manner. We frequently work collaboratively with teams of legal and technical experts to assess and develop strategies for resolving clients' legal issues.

36 years | 22 cases

30%
Land Use and Zoning 30%

LAND USE: We work with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, state environmental agencies, and local land use agencies to obtain approvals for new projects and development and for existing activities. We also defend businesses, clubs and not-for-profits, and individual land owners against regulatory actions and neighbor-against -neighbor lawsuits.

36 years | 10 cases

30%
Lawsuits and Disputes 30%

SHOOTING RANGE DEFENSE: We have achieved unparalleled success defending outdoor shooting ranges in litigation around the country. We also provide environmental, safety, and noise-related strategic advice and legal guidance to shooting ranges. Attorney Dean is a frequent writer and lecturer on the defense of outdoor shooting ranges.

30 years | 11 cases

30%
Constitutional 10%

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: We challenge inappropriate government action under the federal and state constitutions.

30 years | 7 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 39 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Martha A. Dean

144 Reverknolls, Avon, CT, 06001

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Martha A Dean's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Environmental and Natural Resources

Very knowledgeable and professional

I purchased a mini plaza with a gas station without knowing all the ins and outs of owning a potentially very expensive liability. I did my "due diligent'" of a stage I environmental studies of the property and thought that was all. After meeting with an acquaintance, who is an owner of the local... gasoline distributor and gas stations, he advised me to have Attorney Martha Dean review over the environmental studies and the lease on the gas station tenant. He highly recommended Attorney Martha Dean. In her review, Attorney Martha Dean picked up many issues that my previous attorney had missed. Issues like who is ultimately responsible if there was a gasoline leak at the gas station, what agreements are in the lease, and what I needed in documentations to made sure that I was protected as the landowner from any potential environmental liabilities the gas station tenant can cause in their operations As her client, she made sure that I was protected in every way and advises me in my best interest. She would explain both the pros and cons of the situation and gives her opinions and experiences on the laws. She provides an excellent professional service at a personal level.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | State, Local And Municipal Law

Very knowledgeable

I needed to approach my town government about revoking an old Town ordinance that I believe is unconstitutional, and that makes daily life difficult for many of us in town. I was rebuffed. I considered filing a pro se lawsuit but a friend recommended Martha Dean Law. I'm glad I contacted her, because... she saved me from filing a lawsuit that I would definitely have lost. Excellent, personal service.

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

2nd Amendment and Freedom Award, National Rifle Association

1982

Book Award (highest grade) - Corporations, University of Connecticut School of Law

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Law Offices of Martha A. Dean

1990 - 1994

Attorney (Associate), Robinson & Cole

1986 - 1988

Attorney (Associate), Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC

1985 - 1985

Summer Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

1984 - 1984

Summer Associate, Honors Program, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commisison, Enforcement Division

Associations

2012 - Present

National Rifle Association

Speaker & author (shooting range litigation/legal issues)

1996 - Present

Federalist Society (Connecticut Lawyers chapter)

Co-founder of Chapter & Executive Committee Member

1986 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Former Executive Committee Member (Environment Section)

Sample of Legal Cases

Simsbury Avon Preservation Society v. Metacon Gun Club

Client prevailed on all issues in state and federal court.

Mehler v. Terminix

Resolved through settlement.

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Education

1986

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Wellesley College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1977

Phillips Academy (Andover)

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Speaking Engagements

2015

Range Development Seminar

Defense Strategies for Outdoor Shooting Ranges

2015

Annual Conference

Defending Outdoor Shooting Ranges

2012

National Firearms Law Seminar

Defense strategies - outdoor shooting ranges

2009

Range Development Seminar

Defending Outdoor Shooting Ranges

2009

Environmental Policy Committee, Annual Meeting

Litigation Strategies

1993

Environmental Law

Compliance with the Emergency Planning & Community Right to Know Act

1992

State Emergency Response Commission

Emergency Planning

Languages

English

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