Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Bankruptcy & Family Law Attorneys in Connecticut
Lawrence & Jurkiewicz is a law firm dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal challenges in bankruptcy, divorce, and family law. With over two decades of experience, our attorneys provide personalized representation to protect clients' rights during financially and emotionally difficult times. We specialize in navigating the intersection of property, income, and legal obligations in both bankruptcy and family law matters. Our practice extends to estate planning, business law, real estate transactions, and land use/zoning cases across Connecticut. We maintain offices in Avon and Torrington, serving clients throughout Hartford County, Litchfield County, and the broader state.Our approach combines deep legal expertise with compassionate client service, offering free initial consultations to discuss debt relief options, divorce proceedings, and family law matters. We represent both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases, handle simple to complex divorce litigation, and provide strategic counsel for long-term legal solutions. Our commitment to individualized attention ensures clients receive tailored strategies that anticipate potential legal challenges while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
Divorce Proceedings
Family Law Matters
Estate Planning
Business Law Services
Real Estate Transactions
Land Use Zoning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined legal experience in bankruptcy and family law
- Our attorneys handle complex litigation matters in both debt relief and divorce cases
- We provide free initial consultations for all legal matters
- Our firm serves clients across 15+ Connecticut communities including Hartford and Litchfield County
- We combine strategic legal counsel with compassionate, personalized representation
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
We help individuals and businesses overcome financial distress through Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings. Our attorneys protect client assets during debt restructuring, defend against foreclosure, and negotiate with creditors to achieve optimal debt relief solutions while preserving financial stability.
Divorce Proceedings
Our firm handles all aspects of divorce litigation including property division, child custody, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications. We represent clients in both contested and uncontested divorces, utilizing litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods to protect parental rights and financial interests during this life-changing process.
Family Law Matters
We provide comprehensive family law services covering prenuptial agreements, child support modifications, relocation disputes, and domestic violence protection orders. Our attorneys advocate for clients' interests in custody battles, visitation rights, and post-divorce enforcement actions while prioritizing children's best interests.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include creating wills, living wills, revocable trusts, and durable powers of attorney. We help clients establish comprehensive plans for asset distribution, healthcare directives, and financial decision-making authority to ensure their wishes are honored during incapacity or after death.
Business Law Services
We assist businesses with formation, mergers, acquisitions, and dissolution proceedings. Our services include contract drafting, commercial bankruptcy protection, and corporate restructuring for companies facing financial distress or seeking strategic business transitions in Connecticut's regulatory environment.
People
Edward P. Jurkiewicz
Attorney
Edward P. Jurkiewicz has practiced law for over 20 years, focusing on bankruptcy and family law. He provides personalized legal representation for clients facing financial distress or family law matters, combining extensive experience with compassionate counsel to protect client rights during challenging transitions.
Questions
What bankruptcy options are available in Connecticut?
We handle Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 repayment plans, and Chapter 11 business reorganizations to help individuals and businesses eliminate or restructure debt under Connecticut bankruptcy laws.
How does divorce affect property division?
Our attorneys help clients navigate equitable distribution of assets including homes, investments, and retirement accounts while protecting client interests during divorce proceedings in Connecticut courts.
What areas of Connecticut do you serve?
We represent clients in Hartford County, Litchfield County, Middlesex County, and throughout Connecticut from our Avon and Torrington offices, serving over 15 communities.
Do you offer free legal consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss bankruptcy options, divorce proceedings, and other legal matters during your first office visit.
What other legal services do you provide?
In addition to bankruptcy and family law, we offer estate planning, business law services, real estate transactions, and land use/zoning representation across Connecticut.
