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Trusted Legal Services in West Hartford, CT
The Gabes, Cheryl Aty, LLC is a boutique law firm in West Hartford, Connecticut, dedicated to providing skilled, innovative, and knowledgeable legal guidance in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Estate Planning, and Probate/Estate Administration. Our firm is built on a proven track record of experience, accomplishment, and success, with a focus on personalized attention to each client's unique needs. Prior to founding the firm, Cheryl Gabes Rice gained invaluable experience at respected Connecticut law firms, representing clients in complex business transactions, litigation, and estate matters. Our approach combines large-firm expertise with the attentive service of a smaller practice, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions and strategic counsel.We prioritize building long-term relationships through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to achieving optimal outcomes. Our practice emphasizes business law, including entity formation, contracts, and lender representation; commercial litigation, including dispute resolution and mediation; and comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, and probate administration. We serve individuals, entrepreneurs, and closely-held businesses across Hartford County and surrounding areas, delivering cost-effective, high-quality legal representation with a warm, client-focused approach.
Services
Business Law
Commercial Litigation
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Lender Representation
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's needs
- Our team has over 20 years of experience in legal practice
- We implement a client-focused approach with 24/7 availability for emergencies
- Our attorney is certified in mediation and has extensive trial experience
- We provide transparent communication and no hidden fees
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal guidance for entity formation, contract negotiations, and business succession planning. We represent entrepreneurs and small businesses in Connecticut, offering strategic counsel on operational matters, financing arrangements, and dispute resolution. Our services include drafting corporate governance documents, advising on regulatory compliance, and providing general counsel support for day-to-day operations while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Commercial Litigation
We handle complex commercial litigation matters including breach of contract claims, business torts, and real estate disputes. Our experienced attorney represents clients in state and federal courts, utilizing both traditional litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation. We focus on minimizing business disruption while achieving favorable outcomes through strategic negotiation or aggressive courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized solutions for asset protection and legacy preservation. We help clients establish wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives while considering tax implications and family dynamics. The practice emphasizes proactive planning for incapacity, business succession, and minimizing probate requirements through comprehensive, legally sound documentation.
Probate Administration
We guide executors and beneficiaries through Connecticut's probate process for estate administration. Services include will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, tax compliance, and final distribution of assets. Our compassionate approach balances legal requirements with emotional considerations during the administration of decedents' estates and trust settlements.
Lender Representation
This practice area focuses on commercial lending transactions, including loan documentation, secured transactions, and credit facility arrangements. We represent financial institutions in loan workouts, collateral liquidations, and creditor rights litigation. Our services cover foreclosure proceedings, replevin actions, and defense against lender liability claims while maintaining compliance with applicable financial regulations.
People
Cheryl Gabes Rice
Attorney
Cheryl Gabes Rice is a Connecticut-based attorney with extensive experience in business law, commercial litigation, and estate planning. A magna cum laude graduate of Providence College and Hofstra University School of Law, she holds mediation certification from Quinnipiac University. With over 20 years of practice, she combines large-firm expertise with personalized service, focusing on practical legal solutions for individuals and businesses.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on business law, commercial litigation, estate planning, and probate administration.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary consultations to discuss your legal needs.
How can you help small business owners?
We assist with entity formation, contracts, succession planning, and dispute resolution.
What estate planning documents should I have?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
Are you available for emergency legal matters?
Yes, we offer 24/7 availability for urgent legal situations.
Do you handle probate court matters?
Yes, we represent clients in probate administration and estate-related court proceedings.
