I am a principal in the law firm of Caplan and Hecht, LLC and also a Practitioner in Residence in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of New Haven. I combine my business experiences with my legal experiences to provide quality legal representation for my clients in transactional and litigation matters. I am able to provide my clients with the legal information necessary to help reach their goals. As an attorney at Caplan & Hecht, LLC, from the moment I meet a client, I work closely with that client until the issue is resolved or project is completed.
The law firm of Caplan and Hecht, LLC has been in existence since 1935 and we provide quality legal services throughout Connecticut in areas such as real estate (commercial and residential); business development, real estate litigation, estate planning, and contracts.
Practice areas
Residential Transactions; Commercial Transactions; Title Searches; Title Insurance Defense; Restaurant Development
Business Formations; Contracts; Business Development; Restaurant Development
Wills; Trusts; Power of Attorney; Probate of Estates
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Active | 2006 | 07/24/2021 |
| NY | Currently registered | 2006 | 05/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer - Connecticut | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Connecticut Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Connecticut Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| New Leaders in the Law | Connecticut Law Tribune | 2014 |
| Connecticut Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Presidential Gavel - New Haven Young Lawyers | New Haven County Bar Association | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| New Associates Yearbook | Connecticut Law Tribune | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Caplan & Hecht, LLC | 2012 - Present |
| Practitioner in Residence | University Of New Haven | 2012 - Present |
| Adjunct Professor | University Of New Haven | 2010 - 2012 |
| Associate | Caplan, Hecht and Mendel, LLC | 2006 - 2011 |
| Judicial Intern - The Honorable Lawrence E. Kahn | United States District Court For The Northern District Of New York | 2004 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven County Bar Association | Executive Committee | 2013 - Present |
| New England Culinary Group (NECG) | Member | 2012 - Present |
| New Haven County Bar Association | Technology Committee, Co-Chair | 2009 - Present |
| New York Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| New Haven County Bar Association, Young Lawyers | President | 2012 - 2013 |
| Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Executive Committee | 2008 - 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven County Bar Association, Young Lawyers | Executive Committee | 2008 - 2013 |
| Albany Law School - Environmental Outlook Journal | Associate Editor | 2004 - 2005 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sports Law Review | Snowboarding Liability: Past, Present & Future | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| University of Massachusetts, Amherst | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First Time Homebuyer Seminars | Various Locations in New Haven and Hamden, CT | 2015 |
| Legal Hospitality Seminar - New England Culinary Group | Laws of a Hospitality Business | 2013 |
| Real Estate Home Buying Seminar | Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce | 2013 |
| Legal Career Panel - Real Property and Business Law | Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section - Quinnipiac University School of Law | 2012 |
| Legal Concepts in Home Purchases | Monthly Homebuyer Seminars - IKEA New Haven | 2009 |
Posted by Christopher
Wed Oct 24 2012
Gregory Ramsey, Real estate Attorney on Jan 9, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Josh for several years on various projects and cases. Josh is a smart, exceptional attorney who works diligently with each of his clients. He is highly motivated in all aspects of his practice and teachings, and one of the top real estate attorneys in Connecticut.