Ann F Farrell

Ann F Farrell

also known as Ann F Leslie

4.2
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

General practice Lawyer at Wallingford, CT
Practice Areas: General Practice, Family, Business ... +2 more

375 Center Street, P.O. Box 369, Wallingford, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 31 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Farrell, Leslie & Grochowski

375 Center Street, P.O. Box 369, Wallingford, CT, 06492-0369

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Ann F Farrell's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Warning

Horrible! All the negative cliche's you hear about lawyers. Claim expertise yet demonstrates little, unresponsive, doesn't answer questions, rejects calls and visits, unprepared, unwilling to discuss, doesn't deliver on promises, damages your case. Appears to help the opposition. Still demands mone...y. Perhaps time has passed them by? Should they be allowed to practice law at their age or should there at least be a disclaimer of competence? Only wish we knew before they cause so much harm. Do your research. When will these types of lawyers be dealt with by authorities for the public good?

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2015

Kind-hearted

Ann is the best Social Security Disability lawyer. Her demeanor while handling is clients is very kind-hearted and understanding which is the type of lawyer you want handling such a delicate matter. Ann is very versed and educated and when putting a Social Security Disability case forth at a hearin...g, her knowledge of Social Security really comes forth. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Christopher | March 18, 2011

One of best general purpose attorney's in CT

Ann Farrell Leslie, of Farrell Leslie and Grochowski is one of the finest general counsel attorneys available in CT. As a business owner involved in real estate finance, I generally try to use Farrell Leslie and Grochowski for all real estate related matters regardless of the level of complexity. I... also frequently request their assistance regarding standard matters associated with my business expansion, compliance, operation, legal concerns, and state laws. Over the years I have referred numerous clients to them as well, with wide ranging concerns including but not limited to estate planning, family law, and bankruptcy law. They have never failed to satisfy, and more importantly, Ann Leslie and the staff at firm are always quick to return calls, and lend a helping hand when they know they have the expertise in house. On the rare occasion when Ann and her colleagues do not have the tools or knowledge to help a specific case they frequently know someone who can, and are quick to set up a referral meeting to a reliable and reputable firm. Ann and the folks at Farrell Leslie and Grochowski have been our family attorney/law firm and business law firm for 25 years now, and we will never consider using anyone else as long as they continue to service the needs of Connecticut business owners and people in the state.

Posted by Donna | February 6, 2011

Excellence and trust

Ann Leslie has been my attorney for several years. During that time I ahve been very pleased with her attention to detail and knowledge. Last year I was named executor of an estate and Ann's skill and human touch made a difficult situation go smoothly. I was completely comfortable with the intricat...e steps and all went exactly as she said it would. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Digby Kerr | February 4, 2011

My review of Ann Farrell Leslie, in my opinion the "Best Attorney in CT" money can buy!!

I would highly recommend this lawyer. Ann Farrell Leslie epitomizes what an attorney should be. She is very knowledgeable, possesses a high degree of integrity, totally sympathetic to her clients, and yet a fireball in the courtroom. I had a very intricate case that I know I would have lost had I not... retained Ann and her extremely competent team of paralegals and professionals. I received a very timely result, and was pleasantly surprised at the fees, as compared to the amount of work Ann put into my case. I would highly recommend her as an attorney for anyone that was in need of the best, and I have done so often already.

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Ann F Farrell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lynne Farrell

Elder law lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Grochowski

General practice lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Grochowski

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Top Female Careerist, League of Women Voters

1995

Young Careerist, Wallingford Business and Professional Club

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, Farrell Leslie & Grochowski

Associations

2009 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Estates and Probate Section

member

2008 - Present

Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company Board of Directors

member

2008 - Present

Holy Trinity School

Volunteer

2006 - Present

American Immigrations Lawyers Assocation

member

1994 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association, Disability Law Committee

Member

1994 - 2004

Wallingford Business and Professional Women's Club

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Homecare v. Acquarulo, 38 Conn App 722

We won for our home health agency client and the appelate court upheld the decision.

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Education

2011

Western New England College School of Law

LLM

1998

National Institute For Trial Advocacy

diploma

1994

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

1991

College of the Holy Cross

BA - Bachelor of Arts with honors

1987

Choate Rosemary Hall

HS cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2010

National Business Institute

Estate Administration

2010

Estate and Administration Procedure: Why Each Step is Important

Estates and Probate

2007

Wallingford Senior Expo

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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