Nicole Barillaro

Nicole Barillaro

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 12 years

Probate Lawyer at Hamden, CT
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate

60 Washington Avenue, Suite 103, Hamden, CT

About Nicole

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

We take great pride in helping those left behind in a supportive and compassionate manner. Let us show you how a small firm can make a difference in navigating the complex probate process after the loss of a loved one.

13 years

40%
Estate Planning 30%

Financial matters are only one facet of a good estate plan. At GCGH, we work with you to ensure the plan we implement together addresses the wishes, issues or concerns that are unique to your situation. We listen and focus on individual solutions.

13 years

30%
Real Estate 30%

Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience required to help you navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of laws, rules, and regulations that impact real estate transactions.

13 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 9 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2014

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Gambardella & Barillaro, PC

60 Washington Avenue, Suite 103, Hamden, CT, 06518

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Nicole Barillaro's Reviews

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Posted by Carrie | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

One amazing ROCKSTAR of an ATTORNEY!

I met Nicole at a networking event. I had been procrastinating putting my estate plan together for several years, not only because it's simply not a pleasant thing to talk about but also because I just never found someone I was comfortable talking to about...let's face it; death. Nicole, was immedi...ately warm, friendly and most of all reassuring. She walked me through every aspect of the process and made the planning painless and easy. I am now comfortable knowing that in the event that should anything happen to me, my family will clearly know my intentions on how everything is to be handled right down to my funeral services. Nicole is truly a professional and I would not hesitate to use her services again should they be need.

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Nicole Barillaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leslie McPadden

Probate lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is a get-it-done person. She is smart and down to earth, very easy to talk to. She translates an idea into action."

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Bryan Etter

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Barillaro joined us at Wiley Etter, LLC late in 2016. She's very quickly become an irreplaceable asset in our "family." Her unique ability to empathize with clients compliments her expertise in Estate Planning, Business Planning and Probate. I'm proud to work with her, and have no doubt that she'll do a fantastic job for our clients."

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Matthew Wiley

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Nicole is a compassionate, intelligent, and creative attorney. Her clients rave about her ability to take complex problems and turn them into simple practical solutions. Anyone looking for an attorney to guide their family through complex decisions is in great hands with Nicole. I strongly recommend her."

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Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney - Partner, Gambardella & Barillaro, P.C.

2017 - 2024

Attorney, Gambardella, Cipriano, Gottlieb & Hathaway, P.C.

2016 - 2016

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Christopher Carrozzella

2016 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Wiley Etter, LLC

2013 - 2016

Counsel, Beachwold Residential, LLC

2009 - 2013

Legal Analyst & Compliance Manager, The Family Office Co. BSC(c)

Associations

2017 - Present

U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Women & Families Center

Board Member

2013 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Quinnipiac University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Connecticut Trusts 101

Where to Begin? An Overview of Trusts.

2018

Elder Issues Forum

Estate Planning

2018

Ask the Experts Luncheon Series

Charitable Giving through Estate Planning

2018

Ask the Experts Luncheon Series

Estate Planning

2018

Americans for Life Video Series Wills vs. Trusts

Languages

English

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