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Brandon B. Fontaine
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Biography
Attorney Brandon Fontaine is an experienced advocate for his clients in the areas of family law and divorce, appellate law, and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Brandon is an attorney at Kahan Kerensky Capossela, LLP, representing clients throughout all areas of Connecticut.
Brandon's goal is to provide each of his clients with personalized service, including consistent communication and thorough explanation of the process and options, while working to achieve a favorable outcome. Prior to private practice, Attorney Fontaine served in the Office of Legal Research for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, where he was a legal research clerk for the judges of the Superior Court. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law, where he was selected to serve as an Articles Editor for the Roger Williams University Law Review.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Appeals
35%
13 years
Family
35%
13 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
13 years
Child Custody
6%
13 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 12 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2012
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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Posted by JD | June 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Appellate Practice
Attorney Fontaine is a patient, incredibly studied, kind and smart man. He provided invaluable help in my analysis of whether or not a certain Appellate Supreme Court matter was worth the time and expense, and what some of the key factual factors in the case are; what some of the unknown areas are. H...
Brandon B. Fontaine's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"Brandon is a skilled attorney and very professional. He makes strong legal arguments and dedicates a lot of time to his cases."
"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."
"Brandon is committed to fighting for his clients, bringing both knowledge and compassion."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Hartford County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Roger Williams University Law ReviewArticles 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)
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
Connecticut Legal Conference
Appellate Law Considerations in Family Law Cases
2012
National Conference of Law Reviews
Law Review Panel
Publications
2022
2021
2012
Rhode Island Bar Journal
Criminal Consequences of Sending False Information on Social Media
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