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Brian Michael Yard

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About Brian

  • 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

  1. Divorce and separation: 65%

    33 years, 1,200 cases

  2. General practice: 10%

    33 years

  3. Litigation: 10%

    33 years, 250 cases

  4. Real estate: 10%

    33 years, 800 cases

  5. Estate planning: 5%

    33 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

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

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CTActive198806/16/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers1
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Certified as a Member.Lawyers of Distinction2018
    Top Layers in ConnecticutThe Legal Network2017
    Top Lawyers in ConnecticutThe Legal Network2017
    Client Distinction AwardMartindale-Hubbell2017
    Best Lawyers Consumer GuideBest Lawyers in America2017
    Who's Who in Practicing AttorneysWho's Who Legal2017
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
    25 Year AnniversaryLexisNexis2013
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerLaw Offices of Brian M. Yard, LLC2008 - Present
    AttorneySteier & McCormick, LLC2001 - 2008
    AttorneyLaw Offices of Wayne D. Effron1998 - 2001
    PartnerGuion, Stevens & Rybak1989 - 1998
    Assistant ClerkLitchfield Superior Court1988 - 1989
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Litchfield County Collaborative Divorce GroupAttorney Member2002 - Present
    Connecticut Bar AssociationMember1988 - Present
    Litchfield County Bar AssociationMember1988 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember1988 - Present
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Western New England CollegeJ.D.1988
    University of ConnecticutB.A.1985
    Litchfield High SchoolHigh School Diploma1981

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    Lawyer Nicholas Norton Ouellette

    Nicholas Ouellette, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 16, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Excellent communication, knowledgeable, and experienced. Assisted a client quickly and below budget. Highly recommended.

    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates $295-$295/hour
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Always
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card