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Jennifer Elizabeth Mira

Real estate Attorney at West Hartford, CT

4.7   14 reviews

also known as Jennifer E. Mira, Esq.

  • Licensed for 15 years
    State CT
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Attorney Mira practices in the areas of corporate law and business services, as well as general civil litigation.  She represents clients in a broad spectrum of matters, from commercial and residential real estate transactions, estate planning, and business formation to civil litigation and administrative and employment appeals.  

 

Prior to starting this practice, Attorney Mira was an Associate of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. working in the fields of corporate law and commercial finance.  She engaged in the transactional representation of banks, financial institutions and other lenders in asset-based, commercial, mezzanine and acquisition financing. In August, 2016, Attorney Mira merged her firm with another practitioner and the firm now does business as KEILY MIRA LAW. 

 

Attorney Mira received her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut, and her B.A., cum laude, from Elon University in Elon, North Carolina.  While attending the University of Connecticut School of Law, Attorney Mira also received a Graduate Certificate in Human Rights for her dedication to the study of civil and human rights. 

 

Attorney Mira is a proud member of the Connecticut Bar Association and serves on the Board of the Ballet Theatre Company, a local non-profit organization. 

 

Attorney Jennifer Mira has received the distinction of being named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013, 2014 & 2015. Candidates are nominated by their peers annually and to be named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars, must be 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less.  Only 2.5% of attorneys across the entire United States receive this honor.

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968 Farmington Ave, Suite 208
West Hartford, CT, 06107

Reviews

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Posted by Madeline | September 24, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Attorney Mira saved the day
Attorney Jennifer Mira saved the day for me. While selling my home, I found that I had a unique and unusual situation that could derail its sale. Attorney Mira took over the case from another attorney who seemed to be at a standstill and getting nothing resolved. Attorney Mira assessed the situation, contacted her resources, and made a plan to deal with the problem so that I would not lose my buyer. She was able to complete the closing and resolve the problem in my favor. I cannot thank Attorney Mira enough for all of her hard work. She was knowledgeable, efficient and direct. She contacted me personally to address all my concerns. Attorney Mira made me feel that someone was finally there for me. With my first phone call I felt relieved. I knew that my closing was in competent, professional hands. She took the time to listen with compassion and patience when I stressed about the situation. She is talented and polished. I would readily use Attorney Mira again and recommend her to my family and friends. I would encourage anyone considering Attorney Mira for their attorney to do so. I’m 100% sure she will be as wonderful an attorney for you as she was for me.
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Response from Jennifer Mira October 9, 2018
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm ecstatic we were able to help! - Attorney Mira
Posted by Barbara Belmont | May 4, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney for Wills and Trusts
I highly recommend Attorney Mira. for all family matters including wills and trusts. She was hired to do our wills, and other family documents. She is highly professional, well informed and handles things in a timely manner. She is a delight to work with.
Posted by Travis | February 4, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Super Star Real Estate Lawyer
I didn't have the best closing, but without Jennifer Mira, it would have been a lot worse. My hired realtor was not forthcoming with information and really wasn't doing his fiduciary responsibilities, so Jennifer figured it out and filled in at the 11th hour. She was able to process what had happened, and communicate the issues to the selling side of the deal before things fell apart. I really messed up with my realtor hire, but nailed it with my attorney hire. There really aren't enough stars to give for her performance that day. When it comes to real estate, I wont use anyone else. She is a must hire for anything real estate related!
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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Dedicated and knowledgeable
Jennifer stepped in at the last minute to handle my divorce case when I had to fire my original attorney. She was professional, thorough, and personable, obtaining a new court date for us within days of the one that we missed. She worked well with my ex-husband's attorney to arrive at an equitable and fair settlement. I am very grateful to her for helping me through the last days of an extremely painful and difficult process.
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Posted by Lyle | July 13, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Consumate Professional and Knowledgable
Jennifer was our attorney for a home purchase. She was very responsive, knowledgeable and professional. Our transaction had some snags that required extra attention, and we were very pleased that she handled it all so well. I would recommend her to anyone, and will use her again next time.
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Real estate lawyer
We used Jennifer to help us close twice and refinance once. She is professional, prompt and well versed in real estate law. I would recommend her to anyone!
Posted by Carl | November 19, 2014
Perfect Real Estate closing attorney!!
Jen is a fantastic attorney and I have done many real estate closings with her. She is knowledgeable and looks out for her clients best interests.
Posted by Annie | November 18, 2014
Highly recommend
I highly recommend Jennifer for real estate closings, I am a local Realtor and she works very hard for my clients and the transactions are always smooth. I also recommend Jennifer for wills and estate planning, when my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer and panicked because she did not have an updated living will, Jennifer made a house call to her and quickly put her mind at ease and took care of business. She works very hard is honest and kind.
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Posted by Sirois | November 14, 2014
A Law Firm that Cares
The Mira Law firm has helped my small business in numerous ways, from business management, to rental issues and assisting me in growing my company. Attorney Mira is extremely helpful especially for business owners who are looking for someone who has their best interest in my mind and who they can trust. Attorney Mira has also gone out of her way to make her self available on short notice. Attorney Mira is very knowledgeable in many areas and does her very best to make you feel comfortable with the decisions you make. I thank them for their services and look forward to working with them as my business grows.
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Posted by Bonnie | November 13, 2014
An Attorney You Can Trust
As a Real Estate Agent, I am always careful who I recommend for Attorneys, Home Inspectors, etc,, since their performance is a reflection on my value and service to my clients. But I am always confident when they select Attorney Mira to represent them. She is knowledgeable, professional, and overall, gets the job done. I would highly recommend her for your legal matters.
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Posted by Janice | November 13, 2014
Jennifer Mira --A Cut Above the Rest!
As a Real Estate agent in West Hartford, I recommend Jennifer to my clients quite often. Jennifer is a knowledgeable and caring attorney who goes the 'extra mile' for her clients. She is not afraid to tackle a tough case and clearly has no problem thinking outside the box. I truly suggest you consider hiring her for your legal needs.
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Posted by Melinda | November 13, 2014
Excellent Real Estate Attorney
Attorney Mira has handled numerous Real Estate closings for me, representing both Buyer and Seller clients. She is responsive, determined and has execellent communication skills. I feel confident in recommending Attorney Mira to clients who are looking for legal representation for their Real Estate needs.
Posted by Louis | November 12, 2014
Exceptional attorney!
As a real estate broker I can always count on Atty. Mira to allow for a smooth closing and guiding our clients thru the intricate process of purchasing or selling a property. When a challenge does occur she can be counted on to work toward resolving the situation, even in trying conditions. I highly recommend Atty. Mira for her legal knowledge and professionalism.
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Posted by Christine | March 7, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Unfortunate experience, lack of communication
After finding Attorney Jennifer Mira through an online search and seeing her excellent reviews I hired her to do the closing on my first time homeowners purchase. Before committing to work together we spoke on the phone and I explained my unique situation and time constraints and she was enthusiastic to help so I signed an engagement letter. The engagement letter listed what she would do and her price ( excluding title search cost). The one positive thing I have to say about this whole experience is that Jennifer seemed very knowledgeable with real estate. Over the next few months I grew increasingly frustrated and confused with the lack of accessibility to or counsel by Jennifer. She was my attorney from October-December and during that period I was only able to talk to her twice on the phone (but attempted to approximately 15 times). Every time I called her office she was unavailable; i was usually told she was in a closing or with a client and a message was taken but I never received a call back. Sometimes I was told to call back at a certain time but when I called back again she wasn’t available. It truly felt like the twilight zone and I felt helpless. Near the end of our time together I expressed my frustration through email and she said email was the best way to contact her (which she never told me during our time together). I was never offered to speak to anyone else either when I called. It got to the point where the delay in getting in touch with her was affecting the closing and I decided to hire a different attorney. I sent Jennifer an (amicable) email explaining that I appreciated the work she did (she wrote the purchase contract and collected escrow funds for closing, no further work had been done. I didn’t start the bank process yet) but due to lack of contact and therefore lack of counsel I would be hiring a different attorney to finish the house closing. I sent her my new attorneys info in that email and asked her to transfer escrow funds and asked her the price for her services thus far. She replied with a price of 78% of what the engagement letter quoted to get me through closing so I asked for an explanation of this fee and her explanation was that it was a “reduced legal fee” and the engagement letter price didn’t include the title insurance. Instead of fighting with her I sent a check to her office for this final fee and it was cashed within two days. On December 16 she said she would email a check for my escrow funds to my new attorney. A week later I called her office to check on the status of that and they said someone would get back to me (they never did). On December 27 my new attorney faxed her office requesting the funds or a status of their transfer, but no response. My lender began asking for proof of the transfer of funds to my new attorney in January so my new attorney called Jennifer’s office the second week in January with no response. Finally, my new attorney emailed her the third week in January and she sent him the funds. It was a very frustrating experience working with Jennifer and I would definitely not recommend her or her office.
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Response from Jennifer Mira March 9, 2020
I am saddened to read this review. This was a very unique situation, as the reviewer acknowledges. The reviewer did not have a real estate agent and was therefore responsible for more things herself than the average buyer. The purchase was not a normal scenario either, for reasons that cannot be elaborated on here. I counseled her through as much as I could over several phone calls and dozens of emails. The reviewer's work schedule and our business hours did not coincide, making phone correspondence extremely difficult. I dedicate a lot of time not only to practicing law, but also running a successful business. Reviews and satisfied clients are extremely important to me and the success of my practice, so I take this reviewer's comments very seriously. My firm strives to make every client feel supported, important and ultimately, satisfied with our services to feel confident returning to us and recommending us to others. I am deeply saddened that a client left my firm feeling this way, yet I am acutely aware that there are some individuals that will not be satisfied no matter how hard you work for them.
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  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • The Mira Law Firm, LLC
  • 2009 - 2014
  • Commercial Finance Associate
  • Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Law Clerk
  • Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC
  • 2007 - 2008

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2008
  • Elon University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2005

Associations

  • Ballet Theatre Company
  • Board Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Director of Social Media
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Secretary of the Young Lawyers Section
  • 2011 - 2015
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Co-Chair of Real Property Committee
  • 2010 - 2012
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer Rising Star
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Connecticut Super Lawyers
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Real Estate 101 - About TRID & Best Practices
  • 2015
  • Planning For the Future - Guide to Retirement, Disability and Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • 2013
  • Real Estate Closings 101CLE
  • Real Estate
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (2)
Endorse Jennifer
Real estate Attorney | Nov 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a pleasure to work with. We have worked together on various real estate files and I find her diligent, organized and always responsive."
Real estate Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jen Mira is a bright young star on the horizon. She "gets it" that lawyers owe a duty to their clients and their profession. She is active in bar activities, a leader in the Young Lawyers Section and a pleasure to work with. I heartily endorse her professionalism."
Real estate Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"As a fellow real estate attorney, I have had many residential real estate closing with Attorney Mira. I have found her to be very professional and competently represented her clients in each instance."
Business Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend this lawyer. I have known Attorney Mira for some time now and she has always been a very professional, courteous and highly skilled attorney in her varying practice areas. I have had the experience of working with her on several cases and seen firsthand that she is more than capable and fair. Clients would not go wrong in choosing Attorney Mira to handle their legal needs and fellow attorneys would be pleased at her professional demeanor and willingness to handle legal tasks fairly."
West Hartford Real estate Lawyer Jennifer Elizabeth Mira
Jennifer Elizabeth Mira
Real estate Attorney
West Hartford, CT
Licensed for 15 years
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