Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Advisors in Middlebury, CT
Established in April 2004, Broderick Law Firm has built a reputation as a trusted legal resource in Middlebury, Connecticut. Founded by Michael Broderick III, our firm combines decades of legal expertise with personalized service to address complex matters in elder law, estate planning, real property, and probate. We merged with the practice of Lawrence Engelman in 2023, expanding our capacity to serve clients while maintaining our commitment to compassionate, client-focused representation.Our attorneys are admitted in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, offering specialized knowledge in Medicaid planning, tax-efficient estate strategies, and real estate transactions. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, ethical practice, and tailored solutions that protect our clients' interests across generations.
Services
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Real Property
Probate Administration
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship
Business Transactions
Tax Appeals
Title Insurance
Wills & Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized legal service tailored to each client's unique needs
- Our attorneys have specialized training in tax law and Medicaid planning
- We maintain membership in Connecticut and Waterbury Bar Associations
- Our firm handles complex probate matters with compassionate representation
- We offer comprehensive real property services including tax appeals
Services
Elder Law
Our elder law practice protects seniors' rights and financial security through Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and guardianship proceedings. We guide families through Connecticut's Title XIX program requirements while preserving eligibility for critical benefits. Our attorneys help clients establish healthcare directives and powers of attorney to ensure future care preferences are honored.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans using wills, trusts, and advanced directives to protect assets and implement clients' wishes. Our tax-efficient strategies minimize probate exposure while safeguarding family inheritances. Services include establishing durable powers of attorney and healthcare proxies to manage financial and medical decisions during incapacity.
Real Property
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and lease agreements. Our firm represents lenders in financing arrangements and assists with property tax appeals to protect investment values. As title agents for major insurance companies, we ensure clear property transfers and resolve boundary disputes through litigation or negotiation.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide executors through estate administration, including will validation, asset distribution, and debt settlement. We represent clients in will contests and conservatorship proceedings while protecting beneficiaries' interests. The firm assists with informal and formal probate processes to efficiently settle estates according to decedents' wishes.
Business Transactions
We support small businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, and commercial real estate needs. Our services include advising on business succession planning and representing clients during purchases or sales of existing operations. The firm provides ongoing legal counsel to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations throughout business lifecycles.
People
Michael Broderick III
Founder & Attorney
Attorney Broderick holds law degrees from Syracuse University and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University. With 15+ years practicing in Waterbury before establishing our firm in 2004, he specializes in estate planning and elder law. He serves on the Tribury Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and represents clients before Connecticut probate courts.
Questions
What legal services does Broderick Law Firm specialize in?
We focus on elder law, estate planning, real property transactions, probate administration, and business law. Our Connecticut-based practice also handles Medicaid planning, wills and trusts, property tax appeals, and guardianship proceedings.
How can I schedule a legal consultation?
Contact us at 203-758-8822 to arrange an appointment. Our Middlebury office provides personalized consultations for estate planning, real estate matters, and elder law concerns during regular business hours.
Does the firm handle Medicaid eligibility planning?
Yes, we specialize in Connecticut's Title XIX program requirements. Our elder law attorneys help clients protect assets while maintaining eligibility for long-term care benefits through strategic Medicaid planning techniques.
What probate services do you offer?
We assist executors with estate administration, including will validation, asset distribution, and debt settlement. Our services cover informal probate processes and contested will litigation to ensure estates are settled according to legal requirements.
Can you assist with real estate transactions?
Yes, we represent buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Our services include title examinations, closing documentation, and property tax appeal representation across Connecticut.
