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

  • Apr 22
    From Burnout to Brilliance (EDU260422)
    CBA Law Center and Virtual
    12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, this program is for you. This program shares simple, science-based tools to help you manage energy, clarify priorities, and reconnect with what truly matters. You’ll discover how small mindset shifts and micro-habits can restore your focus, strengthen your resilience, and transform the way you work and live. Learn how to move from burnout to brilliance—and rediscover the satisfaction that first drew you to the legal profession.

  • Apr 24
    The Associate's Blueprint: Generate Referrals Without a Marketing Budget (EDU260424)
    Webinar- CLE Pass Eligible
    12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Most associates wait years before they're "allowed" to network or generate business. This is backwards. The lawyers who build sustainable practices start building relationships from day one—not when they make partner. In this interactive webinar, attorney and practice growth expert Jay Ruane will teach associates the exact systems he used to build a practice through consistent relationship-based marketing. Attendees will learn low-cost, high-impact strategies they can implement immediately—without waiting for permission, without a marketing budget, and without becoming someone they're not. This is not theory. This is a tactical playbook for associates who want to take control of their career trajectory starting Monday morning.

  • Apr 29
    The Invisible Sentence: Mastering Collateral Consequences and Clean Slate- Part 3 (EYL260429)
    Webinar- CLE Pass Eligible
    12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    While a case may conclude in the courtroom, its legal repercussions often endure for a lifetime. This third segment offers a high-level analysis of the "hidden" penalties that follow a conviction—complex, long-lasting consequences that can fundamentally alter a client’s future. Designed for practitioners committed to holistic advocacy, this program bridges the gap between criminal defense and civil impacts. We will examine the strategic roadmap for navigating high-stakes intersections in immigration, familial rights, and mandatory registries. Join us to refine your approach to comprehensive client counseling and fulfill the evolving ethical duties of the modern advocate.

  • Apr 30
    Discovery Practice in Federal Court (EYL260430)
    United States District Court, South Courtroom
    450 Main Street
    Hartford

    9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    This seminar will cover the rules and other laws governing the discovery phase of a federal civil lawsuit; best practices for conducting an orderly discovery process with a minimum of disputes; and the rules for presenting disputes when they arise.

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