Geary Pellegrini, Estate Planning Attorney in Branford, Connecticut

Geary concentrates on estate planning, personal injury, trusts, and wills. Each area below outlines the kind of case Geary handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Personal Injury

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• Trusts

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• Wills

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Geary's primary office is at 101 Limewood Ave Apt 3, Branford, CT, 06405-5300. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Geary usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Geary discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Geary for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Geary walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Geary offer a free consultation?

  Geary charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Geary's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Geary's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in Connecticut typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Geary gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Geary take my case if I'm outside Branford?

  Geary is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Geary will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Geary?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Geary will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Geary accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Geary's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.