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Attorney Allen has extensive litigation experience, including arbitrating, mediating, and trying family disputes. His family practice includes everything from amicable mediated property-only divorces to complex litigated divorce and custody matters. His real estate practice concentrates on residential real estate closings. Our firm has relationships with a number of local real estate agents and lenders. Attorney Allen is licensed to practice in all Connecticut State and Federal courts. His practice also includes wills and estate planning, and practicing before the Connecticut Probate courts.
Attorney Allen has been selected by the New Haven Register for inclusion in their list of the Best in New Haven series. Attorney Allen has consistently been selected for inclusion on the Connecticut Super Lawyers List since 2010 and was selected for inclusion on the Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer List in 2013 and 2014. See selection process details here. He was selected for the Connecticut Law Tribune's 2012 Class of New Leaders in the Law and as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 in 2012, making him one of only 40 trial lawyers from the State of Connecticut to be selected for this group of accomplished young trial lawyers.
Peer Review Recognition
New Haven Register's Best in New Haven 2020
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc., Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Connecticut, 2014
Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer List, 2013 - 2025, Top-rated family law attorney. See selection process details here
Connecticut Law Tribune's 2012 Class of New Leaders in the Law
The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2012
ConnecticRising Star, 2010 - 2012, See selection process details here
Record Journal Reader's Choice Best Divorce Attorney 2021 - 2024
Author and Lecturer
Author, Alimony, You and the IRS, February 6, 2013
Contributing Author to the Firm's annual "Connecticut Liquor Statutes and Regulations Handbook," 9th Edition, April 2013
Contributing Author, Connecticut Law Tribune, "Successful Practices Require More Information"
Contributing Author, Connecticut Law Tribune, "No Easy Task to Prove 'Bad Faith' in Connecticut"
Contributing Author, Connecticut Law Tribune, "Claims Denial Not Always a Black and White Issue"
Contributing Author, Connecticut Law Tribune, "Courtroom Emotions Can Cut Both Ways"
Panelist, "Raising the Bar: A Bench-Bar Symposium on Professionalism in the Judicial Districts of Middlesex, New London, and Windham," 2012
Community Activities
Wallingford Rotary Club, President 2019-2020, VP 2018-2019, Sergeant-at-Arms 2017-2018, Board of Directors 2017-2019
Wallingford Foundation, Board of Trustees 2020 - 2025
Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, Member Board of Directors, 2019 to 2024
Coach, Youth Soccer League, 2010 - 2019
USSF Certified Soccer Referee 2017-2025
Judge Quinnipiac University Mock Trial Competition
Judge for Civics First Middle School and High School Mock Trial Competition, 2011, 2012, 2025
UCONN Hastie Moot Court Competition Judge, 2011
Chair, Parent Teacher Advisory Committee, 2010 - 2014
Member, East Hampton Water Pollution Control Authority, 2008-2009
Specializing in Family Law and Real Estate. Call For A FREE Consult: 860-348-3056
Divorces, Child Custody Hearings, Family Mediations, Modifications of Judgments
Residential and commercial purchases and sales, refinances, liquor permit premises transactions
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Real Estate
20%
25 years | 500 cases
Trusts
20%
Child Custody
10%
Divorce and Separation
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 160-350 per hour
Pro bono
2 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
2017 2012
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 24 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Gregory Allen P.C.
(855) 492-2119
Mobile
5 North Main Street, Suite 5, Wallingford, CT, 06492
GAllen-Law.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Gregory online.
Gregory A Allen's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2010
Great Counsel
I have worked with Greg and his firm for over five years. He is honest and forthright in his dealings and always works his hardest to get a successful result for his client.
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2010
An attorney with the highest standards of practice
I was very happy with my experience working with Attorney Allen on my child support case. He was extremely knowledgeable, well prepared, thorough, and articulate. He clearly practices with the highest standards. With all this said, I still found him to be personable, caring, and easy to work with...
Posted by Allison | April 20, 2010
Review Gregory A Allen
Greg Allen is beyond reproach and yet makes himself very "approachable" to his clients. He is an easy going person who does not give you the "artificial stuffy attitude" that some attorneys tend to have ,yet he has dealt with some very difficult and delicate situations on my behalf and that of my c...
Posted by Colin | May 30, 2012
Contractor's Perspective
Attorney Allen is a great person, which is nice plus when you are in a position of needing someone with his services and he can put you at ease. As a contractor, I occasionally run into situations when customers do not pay their account in full, when a subcontractor does not fulfill his contractual d...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Timid, careless, no accountability, ineffective
He only gets the 1 star because zero is not an option with the app. Greg was unwilling to hear my complaints or voice my concerns. Over an 18 month period, Greg never took the time to understand or even acknowledge the concerns I actually had even though I had been extremely vocal since the very firs...
Gregory A Allen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Allen is a very skilled divorce attorney. I was extremely impressed with his work ethic and his zealous advocacy for his client. He is also a very caring Guaridan Ad Litem. I highly endorse Greg."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Allen offers wise and straight forward advice. You'd be in good hands!"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Greg Allen over the course of four years. I have always found him to exemplify the best standards of skill, professionalism and legal acumen. I endorse him for anyone looking for a great litigator on their side."
"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is an excellent lawyer who works extremely hard for his clients. He is always diligent, thorough and prepared, and his results show it. Greg is a credit to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Greg Allen as opposing counsel. Greg proved himself to be a professional. He is hard working, knowledgeable and detail oriented attorney. He is also a gentleman."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2016
2016 Connecticut SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2015
2015 Connecticut SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2014
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney Award, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc. (NAOPIA)
2014
2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2013
2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2012
Connecticut Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Leader in the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune
2011
New England Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Connecticut Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
New England Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Gregory Allen, PC
2001 - 2017
Managing Partner, Trendowski & Allen, PC
Associations
2017 - Present
Quinnipiac Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Connecticut Creditor Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Claims and Litigation Management AllianceMember
2009 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance CompanyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Konesky v. Post Road Entertainment
Plaintiff's Appeal to the Supreme Court Denied
Loriann Magliulo v. Turtle Cove of Stamford
Defense Verdict
Kristine M. Callender vs. Black Bear Hartford Hartford, LLC
Defendant's Verdict. Plaintiff was not able to show how the umbrella came free and relied on the doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor.
Marzano v. Pigs Eye Pub
Defendant's Verdict
Frederick Witte vs. William Murphy and Edna Murphy
Defendant's Verdict
Gordon v. Middlesex Mutual
Defendant's Verdict
Education
2001
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Alfred University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
GNHAR Power Brunch
Running Bamboo and How it Effects Closings
Publications
2013
RegBook, 9th Edition
Connecticut Liquor Statutes and Regulations
2010
Liquor Law Handbook for Connecticut Permittees
Connecticut Liquor Statutes and Regulations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Gregory earned significant contribution points in 2017.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is there a statute of limitations for complete non-payment of alimony, parental alienation, withholding visitation,
16 Nov 2019
Q&A
How do I get a fast divorce?
26 Dec 2018
Q&A
What do I write on a Divorce Agreement with both parties do not want anything from the other?
21 May 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Common Real Estate Adjustments
20 Mar 2017
Legal Guide
Insured Parties Have a Duty to Participate
20 Jan 2014
Legal Guide
Evidence of Remedial Measures Often Excluded
07 Oct 2013