Brandon B. Fontaine

Brandon B. Fontaine

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Appeals Lawyer at Vernon Rockville, CT
Practice Areas: Appeals, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +6 more

45 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon Rockville, CT

About Brandon

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Appeals 35%

Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts

13 years

35%
Family 35%

All aspects of divorce, custody, and other family law matters.

13 years

35%
Child Custody 6%

13 years

6%
Litigation 5%

Breach of contract, business disputes, personal injury, and a wide range of other civil litigation matters.

13 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 12 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela, LLP

45 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon Rockville, CT, 06066

Law Offices of Brandon B. Fontaine

93 Oak Street, Hartford, CT, 06106

Law Offices of Brandon B. Fontaine

Hoyt St, Stamford, CT, 06905

Law Offices of Brandon B. Fontaine

22 Professional Park Rd, Storrs, CT, 06268

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Brandon B. Fontaine's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Ellen | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A great support

I was going into a very difficult divorce and was very unsure about how to move forward. Brandon was very supportive and down to earth. He listened and understood my concerns and made recommendations for what he thought would be the best process. But he always stressed that it was my decision, which ...I really appreciated. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

From the first contact with Brandon, I realized he was the right attorney to help me through a painful divorce. He was reassuring and clearly experienced in handling cases such as mine, which kept me from feeling helpless. When I would get anxious, wanting things to move along faster, he or the attor...ney who works closely with him would get in touch with me and patiently go over the process and timeline (again). I never felt alone or forgotten, knowing they were just an email or phone call away. I would recommend Brandon to anyone who needs an excellent attorney with insight and compassion.

Posted by Megan | January 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Effective and Authentic. Truly in a class of his own.

Let me preface this review by first saying, before meeting Brandon, I hated divorce attorneys. I really wanted to avoid getting a lawyer as much as I possibly could. I viewed them as grimey snakes ready to capitalize on the pain of families being torn apart and after interviewing several of them, it ...was confirmed that my preconceived notions of them, were indeed true. Snakes. UNTIL, I met Brandon. When going through a custody battle/divorce, at least for me, I felt at my worst... vulnerable, uncertain about the future, in my case there was serious safety issues regarding my children and when choosing my attorney I knew their lives could be at stake if it didn't go how I needed it to. I really wanted and prayed to find someone who authentically cared that real life children were at stake here- not just names on a piece of paper. Brandon had a gentleness and a patience about him that made me feel comfortable enough to share with him all the ugly, scary, humiliating, embarrassing, details of what we were going through. He also spent an extensive amount of time in the days leading up to our court date making sure I was prepared and knew what to expect. Although, he was gentle and patient with me before out court date- in the court room he had another side of him- when it came time to protect his client and make sure I was heard. He was sharp and tough without being disrespectful or condescending to our opposer. I truly felt protected, heard, seen. Best of all- we won the case and I immediately got sole legal custody of my children. One of the things though that stuck with me the most about him is, when we were leaving the courtroom after winning, he made a comment about how it should be a celebratory moment, but there was a sadness to it because of my ex husbands addiction issues... and when he said that, I just thought he was a really authentic, human being with a truly good heart. On one hand "yes we won!! my kids are finally safe!" and on the other.. you see the truth about what drugs do to people and families and you can't help but have a little pang in your heart about the whole thing. He truly is an authentic human being ( not a snake, haha) So, to recap why you should hire him immediately: Incredibly smart, detail oriented, gentle, and incredibly patient, but also thorough, tough, and incredibly sharp in the court room. I can't recommend him enough and will forever remember him and be grateful for what he did for me and my family. The only thing I would have done differently, was hire him from day one when I knew I was getting a divorce.

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Brandon B. Fontaine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Willis

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am writing to endorse Attorney Brandon Fontaine. It is not everyday that one comes accross an attorney that has all the attributes necessary to effectively get the job done along with the skill set necessary to make their client feel at ease along the way. Attorney Fontaine is that attorney. Attornery Fontaine is compassionate, patient and caring. He is also a skilled advocate in the courtroom. I would strongly suggest keeping him on the "short list." I highly recomend Attorney Fontaine!"

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Alixandra Marinero

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brandon is a skilled attorney and very professional. He makes strong legal arguments and dedicates a lot of time to his cases."

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Kathleen Scelfo

Appeals lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend and endorse Attorney Fontaine. He is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is incredibly knowledgeable about appeals and all things related to family law, including very complex issues, and is a creative thinker."

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Amanda Lawton

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon is committed to fighting for his clients, bringing both knowledge and compassion."

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Emily Thaller

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Fontaine on a number of matters. He is reasonable, responsive, and a skilled advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a family or civil attorney."

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Heather O'Connor

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Paul McConnell

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Amanda Lawton

Family lawyer

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Emily Thaller

Family lawyer

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Kathleen Scelfo

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2023

Best Family Law Firm in the Hartford Region, Hartford Courant

2022

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2022

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2021

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2011

Excellence for the Future Award, in Immigration Law, CALI

2010

Excellence for the Future Award, in Civil Procedure, CALI

2010

Excellence for the Future Award, in Criminal Litigation, CALI

2010

Excellence for the Future Award, in Tort Law, CALI

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela, LLP

2014 - 2021

Attorney, Budlong & Budlong, LLC

2012 - 2014

Office of Legal Research - Judicial Law Clerk, State Of Connecticut Judicial Branch

2011 - 2012

Student Attorney, Rhode Island Public Defenders Office

2010 - 2010

Intern, Rhode Island Attorney General's Office

Associations

2021 - Present

Tolland County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2012

Roger Williams University Law Review

Articles Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Perdikis v. Klarsfeld, 219 Conn. App. 343 (2023)

Successfully reversed the trial court judgment for client.

Hornung v. Hornung, 323 Conn. 144 (2016)

Connecticut Supreme Court

Sousa v. Sousa, 322 Conn. 757 (2016)

Connecticut Supreme Court

Jacques v. Jacques, 195 Conn. App. 59 (2019)

Casablanca v. Casablanca, 190 Conn. App. 606 (2019)

Fredo v. Fredo, 185 Conn. App. 252 (2018)

Dinunzio v. Dinunzio, 180 Conn. App. 64 (2018)

Olson v. Mohammadu, 169 Conn. App. 243 (2016)

Galazan v. Galazan, 201 Conn. App. 908 (2020)

Dinunzio v. Dinunzio, 328 Conn. 930 (2018)

Casablanca v. Casablanca, 333 Conn. 913 (2019)

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Education

N/A

Roger Williams University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of New Haven

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

2012

National Conference of Law Reviews Law Review Panel

Publications

2012

Rhode Island Criminal Defense Manual, 4th and 5th editions Contributor

2011

Roger Williams University Law Review Case Survey of State v. Gonzalez

Languages

English

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