Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Essex, Connecticut
Gould Larson Bennet Wells & McDonnell PC is a general practice law firm based in Essex, Connecticut, serving clients since 1953. Our attorneys combine over 100 years of collective legal experience to provide comprehensive services for individuals, families, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits. We maintain a strong commitment to continuing legal education and employ a team approach to address the complex intersections of various legal fields. Our firm prioritizes accessibility and cost-effectiveness while delivering high-quality representation across civil litigation, family law, real estate, employment law, personal injury, and municipal matters.All attorneys are deeply rooted in the local community, offering tailored legal solutions informed by regional expertise. We serve eastern Connecticut's shoreline towns and counties including Middlesex, New Haven, and New London. Our practice areas span planning and zoning, corporate law, probate/wills, and trial litigation. As a trusted legal partner, we emphasize personalized service and community engagement. Our board-certified trial lawyers and attorney trial referees uphold rigorous professional standards. We maintain offices at 30 Plains Road, Essex, Connecticut, and welcome consultations through our secure contact channels.
Services
Sound Mediation
Civil Litigation
Employment Law
Family Law
Real Estate
Personal Injury
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our attorneys maintain active roles in local community and educational institutions.
- We employ a collaborative team approach to complex legal challenges.
- Our firm serves eastern Connecticut's shoreline communities comprehensively.
- We combine board-certified trial expertise with personalized client service.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex legal disputes for individuals and businesses. Attorneys represent clients in contract disputes, property matters, and municipal law cases. We combine trial experience with strategic negotiation to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining cost efficiency.
Family Law
We provide compassionate family law representation for divorce, custody, and support matters. Our attorneys handle sensitive issues with discretion while advocating for clients' best interests. Services include mediation and courtroom representation across Middlesex and New London Counties.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, zoning regulations, and property disputes. Attorneys assist with purchases, sales, and development projects. We provide title examinations and contract negotiations while addressing local municipal requirements.
Personal Injury
Board-certified trial lawyers handle personal injury cases including auto accidents, workplace injuries, and slip-and-fall incidents. We pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Our team has secured multiple six-figure settlements for Connecticut clients.
Employment Law
We represent employees and employers in labor disputes, discrimination claims, and wage disputes. Services include contract review, wrongful termination cases, and workplace policy development. Our attorneys ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations.
People
John S. Bennet
Attorney
Specializes in civil litigation, municipal law, and corporate law. Serves as counsel to Regional School District #4 and local towns. Provides strategic legal guidance with 30+ years of regional experience.
Kenneth J. McDonnell
Attorney
Board-certified trial lawyer focusing on personal injury and civil litigation. Member of National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Recognized in Connecticut Super Lawyers for 10 consecutive years. Handles complex injury cases.
Paige Quilliam
Attorney
Practices family law and probate/wills in Middlesex and New London Counties. Offers personalized legal solutions for estate planning and domestic matters. Committed to client-centered representation.
Robert G. Tukey
Partner
Handles marital litigation, custody cases, and real estate transactions. Specializes in probate litigation and personal injury claims. Brings regional expertise to diverse legal matters as a partner.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We handle civil litigation, family law, real estate, employment law, personal injury, and municipal law matters across eastern Connecticut.
Which towns and counties do you serve?
We serve eastern Connecticut's shoreline communities including Middlesex, New Haven, and New London Counties from our Essex office.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone at 860-767-9055 or through our website contact form to arrange a legal consultation with our attorneys.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 100 combined years of experience, including board-certified trial lawyers and municipal legal advisors serving Connecticut communities since 1953.
Do you handle both litigation and mediation?
Yes, we offer sound mediation services as well as courtroom representation across all our practice areas.
