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,
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 65%
28 years, 1,200 cases
- Real estate: 10%
28 years, 800 cases
- Litigation: 10%
28 years, 250 cases
- General practice: 10%
28 years
- Estate planning: 5%
28 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Active | 1988 | 03/16/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
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| 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 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 Year Anniversary | LexisNexis | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Law Offices of Brian M. Yard, LLC | 2008 - Present |
| Attorney | Steier & McCormick, LLC | 2001 - 2008 |
| Attorney | Law Offices of Wayne D. Effron | 1998 - 2001 |
| Partner | Guion, Stevens & Rybak | 1989 - 1998 |
| Assistant Clerk | Litchfield Superior Court | 1988 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield County Collaborative Divorce Group | Attorney Member | 2002 - Present |
| Connecticut Bar Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
| Litchfield County Bar Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western New England College | Law | J.D. | 1988 |
| University of Connecticut | Political Science | B.A. | 1985 |
| Litchfield High School | N/A | High School Diploma | 1981 |
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Cost
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- Hourly Rates $295/hour
- Offers fixed fee-services AlwaysFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Law Offices of Brian M Yard, LLC
Po Box 1571
21 South Street
Litchfield, CT, 06759-1571
Office (860) 567-7000
Fax (860) 567-6060
Website