Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.), Business Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Health Care
Managing Partner
New Haven, CT
Practicing business in New Haven since 1993.
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- Years practicing
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Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.) is a managing partner based in New Haven, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Health Care. Jennifer has over 33 years of legal experience.
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- New Haven, CT
- Experience
- over 33 years
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- Business · Employment · Health Care
- Handles Business, Employment, and Health Care matters from New Haven, CT.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.): Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.) is a managing partner based in New Haven, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Health Care. Jennifer has over 33 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.)
Jennifer concentrates on business, employment, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Business cases in New Haven, Connecticut
Jennifer takes business matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in New Haven, Connecticut
Jennifer takes employment matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in New Haven, Connecticut
Jennifer takes health care matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.) — Over 33 years of Connecticut business experience
Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.) is a managing partner based in New Haven, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Health Care. Jennifer has over 33 years of legal experience.
Jennifer is Co-Managing partner of the firm, and counsels employers and human resource personnel in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring practices, wage and hour compliance, handbooks and personnel policies, family and medical leave and disability compliance, discrimination, harassment and retaliation investigations, discipline and performance management, employment contracts, severance and separation agreements, terminations and reductions-in-force, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality agreements. Jennifer has represented clients in employment disputes before administrative agencies, including the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Jennifer also has broad experience in representing businesses in all manner of contractual arrangements and transactional matters. Jennifer regularly counsels business owners in matters involving formation, management and governance issues, mergers and acquisitions and financings. Jennifer also frequently advises medical spas regarding formation and regulatory compliance issues unique to such businesses.
Prior to joining Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP, Jennifer served as law clerk to Justice Joette Katz, formerly of the Connecticut Supreme Court, and practiced in Boston at Foley Hoag LLP. Jennifer received her B.A. (1990), summa cum laude, from Boston College and her J.D. (1993), cum laude, from Boston College Law School, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. Jennifer is a member of the Connecticut and Massachusetts Bars.
Jennifer's approach to business cases
“I am happiest when I am counseling my employer clients one-on-one, whether it is in fine tuning an employment agreement for a critical new hire or walking management through a difficult reduction-in-force. I am able to provide perspective and offer reassurance from my varied experiences to help my clients accomplish their goals.” Jennifer is Co-Managing partner of the firm, and counsels…
The kind of cases Jennifer takes
Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and health care matters in New Haven and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.)'s legal education and bar admissions
Boston College
J.D. · 1993
Boston College
B.A. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Jennifer's state bar admissions
Connecticut
1994 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
1993 · ACTIVE
Jennifer studied at J.D. in Boston College and B.A. in Boston College.
Law school and academic background
Jennifer completed J.D. in Boston College and B.A. in Boston College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.)'s office in New Haven
Jennifer's primary office is at 271 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06511. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.) — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer
Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer Dowd Deakin (P.C.)
How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple business 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. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside New Haven?
Jennifer 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 — Jennifer 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 Jennifer?
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. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new business clients right now?
Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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