About Our Section

The purpose of the Solo and Small Firm Section shall be to provide a forum for solo and small firm practitioners to develop relationships, exchange ideas, offer guidance, and learn about current technologies, office management practices, business development strategies, and the business of the practice of law, all of which are critical to the practice of law in a solo and small firm setting, utilizing publications, meetings, seminars, committees and other suitable media for this end, thereby promoting the objectives and goals of the Connecticut Bar Association.


Section Executive Committee

Chair
Michael Blake

Law Offices Of Michael A Blake LLC
95 High Street
Milford, CT 06460-4752
(203)876-5081
mblake@blake-ip.com

Vice-Chair
Jake Dunigan
Dunigan Law
PO Box 8
Mystic, CT 06355
jd@jdlawct.com

Secretary
Megan Wade

Connecticut Appellate Law Firm
PO Box 72
Eastford, CT 06242
(860)222-2550
mwade@ctalf.com

Treasurer
Jerome Goldstein

Jerome N. Goldstein Esq
4 Research Drive, Ste 402
Shelton, Ct 06484
(203)929-7773
jerry@goldsteinlawct.com

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Upcoming Events

  • Nov 04
    Mental Health & Wellness for Law Students: Tools for Stress Management, Self-Care & Resilience
    Webinar
    4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

    Law school is hard, and the pressure can sometimes be unbearable. You're not alone if you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious. This seminar moves past the traditional curriculum to focus on what really matters: your well-being. Join us for an honest and open discussion about the mental health challenges law students and legal professionals face, and learn strategies and tips, for not just surviving, but thriving. Let's set the stage for success and build a foundation for a healthier legal career, starting now.

  • Nov 05
    Law Firm Financial Management (EDU251105)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

    This two-hour seminar is designed for the solo/small law firm. The goal is to give the law firm insight into its financial management and provide simple, yet powerful tools to obtain that goal. Case studies and examples are used throughout the seminar to provide easy to understand illustrations.

  • Nov 06
    CANCELLED: Advanced Residential Real Estate Closings (ERP251106)
    CBA Law Center
    538 Preston Ave., 3rd Fl.
    Meriden

    8:30 AM to 4:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

    Go beyond the basics and explore real estate closings at an advanced level. This seminar will assist residential real estate practitioners to fully understand the steps and details involved in closing a complex residential real estate transaction. We will provide an overview of the entire real estate closing process, with a focus on advanced real estate issues. In this program, seasoned faculty will explore a variety of real estate issues with concrete tips for successfully navigating past major difficulties, avoiding claims and other pitfalls. This program will teach you the basic principles of real property ownership, tenancies, how title can be conveyed, impaired, lost, and much more.

  • Nov 12
    Lost Profits and Other Commercial Damages Considerations (EDU251112)
    Webinar - CLE Pass Eligible
    12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

    This program will describe the types of commercial damages analyses, especially focusing on lost profits. We will cover some basic methodologies and components of calculations, then provide some insight into the more complicated and perplexing considerations.

  • Nov 13
    Practice, Procedure and Protocol in the Connecticut Courts (EDU251113)
    CBA Law Center
    538 Preston Ave., 3rd Floor
    Meriden, Connecticut
    United States
    8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

    This seminar covers the major portions of the Connecticut Practice Book, many of the unwritten rules of civil procedure, practices and procedures that continue after the pandemic, how to navigate the courts, and the various local rules of courts. We will also cover examples of forms along with sections of the Practice Book.

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