Robert A Scalise Jr.

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Robert A Scalise Jr.

also known as Bob Scalise

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at New Britain, CT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate ... +2 more

35 Pearl Street, Suite 301, New Britain, CT

Virtual Consultation Available

About Robert

Biography

Building relationships with our clients while providing the highest quality legal representation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

From a simple Will to a complex estate plan that includes trusts, tax planning and asset protection planning, every client needs an estate plan. We are ready to serve your needs whether they be basic or complex and we are here for you as your needs

37 years | 6,000 cases

30%
Elder Law 20%

Elder Law is a broad practice area. Seniors have unique needs. They need a firm where their estate plan can evolve to serve them as they age. Areas include: Social Security, Health Care documents, Medicare, Medicaid (Title 19), Long Term Care.

37 years | 5,000 cases

20%
Medicaid and Medicare 20%

We assist families receive benefits for the cost of long-term care. That includes both home care and nursing home care. We also enlist current asset protection techniques to protect family assets from the exorbitant cost of long term care.

20%
Probate 20%

We have a great deal of experience in Probate matters: Estates, Conservatorships, Guardians, Disability and Will contests can all be handled by our team.

37 years | 4,500 cases

20%
Real Estate 10%

Whether is be the purchase of your first home or a shopping plaza, we have the experience to assist you in this important transaction. As a former Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, we can also assist in land use panning.

37 years | 7,500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 295-435 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 36 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ericson, Scalise & Mangan PC

35 Pearl Street, Suite 301, New Britain, CT, 06051-2645

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Law Offices Of Ericson, Scalise & Mangan, PC

111 Simsbury Rd., SUITE 105, Avon, CT, 06001

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Online Presence

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Robert A Scalise Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This is the lawyer you've been wishing for!

Robert Scalise has been my lawyer since 2012, and I have not regretted it for one second! Attorney Scalise is so knowledgeable, thorough, understanding, and articulate that any legal issues or concerns are readily solved. He has great people skills, and I appreciate how comfortable I feel talking to ...him. He's the best!

Posted by Halina | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Service!

Attorney Scalise prepared my Living Will, Will, Power of Attorney and Trust. Ge also filed for Title 19 for my mother who had a massive stroke and had to enter a nursing home for long term care. He and his staff were fabulous. They were compassionate and caring. Title 19 was granted within 6 weeks o...f application.

Posted by Elaine | December 30, 2013 | Estate Planning

Attorney Robert A. Scalise, Jr an excellent and dedicated lawyer.

Attorney Robert A Scalise, Jr. has arranged estate planning for seven members of our family including us. He has been very thorough, conscientious and precise in advising and representing us in matters of the law for the past fifteen years. We would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a remarkab...le lawyer.

Posted by Mark | May 02, 2013 | Estate Planning

First Vice-President Investments

Working with Robert is more then working with a good attorney....it's working with a good friend. Thoughtful, comprehensive and truly "client-first", Robert assistes in structuring trusts & estates in a way that give our clients the comfort in knowing their financial and legal objectives will be m...et. Very happy with the level of service and expertise Robert brings to the table.

Posted by Marilyn | May 01, 2013 | Probate

Your Search is Over for a Great Estate Planning Lawyer!

My husband and I met Attorney Scalise during the probate of my uncle's estate. We were so impressed with his integrity and knowledge that we hired him for our own estate planning. We saw additional evidence of his perceptive understanding of family dynamics and his ability to explain complex ideas in... a simple way. I would hire him again "in a heartbeat!"

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Robert A Scalise Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Jon Leary

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to provide my endorsement for Bob for estate planning and elder law. Bob has extensive knowledge and experience, and works hard to stay current on the frequent changes in the law to best serve his clients. I will continue to refer clients to Bob who will be well served by his expertise."

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Dennis Ciccarillo

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Scalise knows this area fully, and is able to explain its intricacies so that anyone can understand and make informed judgments."

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Jack Bassett

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Robert Bolgard

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Excellence in Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2026

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2025

Estate Planning & Elder Law, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2025

Excellence in Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2025

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Excellence in Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2024

Excellence in Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2024

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Excellence in Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Excellence in Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

Excellence in Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

American Jurisprudence Award in Estate Planning, Western New England School of Law

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Partner, Ericson, Scalise & Mangan PC

1987 - 1989

Law Clerk, Ericson, Scalise & Mangan, PC

Associations

Connecticut Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Member

Connecticut Bar Association, Estates & Probate Section

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Connecticut Bar Association, Real Property Section

Member

2011 - 2017

New Britain Youth Football & Cheer, Inc.

Chairman of the Board of Directors

2010 - 2011

New Britain ZBA

Board Chair

2006 - 2009

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Chair of Board

2001 - 2005

Metropolitan District Commission

Board of Directors

1998 - 2004

Mattabassett District WPC

Board of Directors

1995 - 2005

CFGNB

Chair Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Benjamin Yopp

Decree allowed for the house to be transferred to the sons

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Education

1989

Western New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Bates College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2026

SCARF

Estate Planning Essentials

2025

SCARF

Estate Planning Essentials

2020

Hartford Collaborative Divorce Attorneys

CT Domestic Asset Protection Trust

2018

New Britain Bar Association Lunch & Learn

Elder Law Updates

2013

Wells Fargo Quarterly Economic Update

Medicaid Recent Developments

Publications

2026

2018

New Britain City Journal Family Drama causes Estate Issues

2018

New Britain City Journal\Linkedin How Will the New Tax Law Affect You?

2013

New Britain City Journal Dangers of Joint Accounts

Languages

English

Activity

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