Our Team

I was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in November, 1982. I Initially worked for a small business, real estate and estate planning firm in West Hartford and Avon, Connecticut. I became partner in 1986 and left to start my own firm in 1987.

I have been practicing business, real estate, estate planning and probate law in West Hartford ever since. In addition to practicing law, I served on the West Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals for 12 years, and I am on the Board of Directors of a large Connecticut title insurance company.

I was president of the West Hartford Youth Soccer Association, started the West Hartford Little League, was one of the founders of The Underground, a coffee house for high school students, was one of the founders of the Miracle League of Connecticut, a recreational organization for children with special needs, was the chair of the West Hartford Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission and the founder of Bike West Hartford, Inc.

I live in West Hartford with my wife Mary and have 3 grown sons, all of whom went through the West Hartford Public School system.

Before joining Scott B. Franklin & Associates, I practiced law at two large firms in Boston, Massachusetts, where I represented companies ranging from start-ups to publicly-traded companies, often acting as outside general counsel and helping companies form, bring on investors and get acquired. I started my career as a litigator at an international firm and I use that experience to help clients avoid risk, reach consensus whenever possible, and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Before law school, I worked in the administration of former Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy developing policy and working with the legislature. During my time in the Governor’s office, I worked on economic development, higher education, workforce development, and transit policy, with an overall focus on and passion for strengthening our communities and helping families and businesses prosper.

I graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law and the University of Connecticut, and have deep roots in the West Hartford and greater Hartford communities. I live in West Hartford with my wife and daughter.

Krysta is our business, corporate, and commercial real estate paralegal. She has earned a Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School, a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from Bay Path College, and a Certificate of Advanced Paralegal Studies.

Krysta lives in Hampden, Massachusetts with her husband and four cats. She enjoys singing and attending local music shows around the area.

Terri is our office manager, estate planning, and probate paralegal. Terri brings years of experience to the position as she has been a paralegal for over 30 years.

Terri lives in New Hartford with her husband and children and likes reading and spending time with friends and family.   Terri enjoys the opportunity to assist clients during the estate planning and estate administration process.

Kelly is our real estate paralegal. She handles all aspects of our real estate closings and strives to make your closing experience smooth and enjoyable.