$ 295-295 per hour
Brian Michael Yard
About Brian
Biography
- Licensed attorney in private practice since 1988.
- Primary area of practice is matrimonial/family law, residential/commercial real estate law and litigation.
- Admitted to practice before all courts in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
- Extensive experience in real estate closings, litigation, the preparation and trial/mediation of dissolution of marriage and child custody actions.
- Exceptional knowledge of the Connecticut Practice Book, rules of evidence, case law and trial/closing procedures.
- Skilled in applying logical but creative approaches to problem resolution.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
65%
36 years | 1,200 cases
General Practice
10%
36 years
Litigation
10%
36 years | 250 cases
Real Estate
10%
36 years | 800 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Brian M Yard, LLC
Po Box 1571, 21 South Street, Litchfield, CT, 06759-1571
Law Offices of Brian M. Yard, LLC
303 South Street, Roxbury, CT, 06783
Law Office of Brian M. Yard, LLC
30 Tower Lane, Avon, CT
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Experience
Honors
2018
Certified as a Member., Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Top Layers in Connecticut, The Legal Network
2017
Top Lawyers in Connecticut, The Legal Network
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyers Consumer Guide, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Who's Who in Practicing Attorneys, Who's Who Legal
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
25 Year Anniversary, LexisNexis
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Brian M. Yard, LLC
2001 - 2008
Attorney, Steier & McCormick, LLC
1998 - 2001
Attorney, Law Offices of Wayne D. Effron
1989 - 1998
Partner, Guion, Stevens & Rybak
1988 - 1989
Assistant Clerk, Litchfield Superior Court
Associations
2002 - Present
Litchfield County Collaborative Divorce GroupAttorney Member
1988 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Litchfield County Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
1988
Western New England College
J.D.
1985
University of Connecticut
B.A.
1981
Litchfield High School
High School Diploma
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers