Phrances Leverton Szewczyk, Business Attorney in Middletown, Connecticut

Phrances concentrates on business, creditor rights, divorce, elder law, and estate planning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Phrances handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Creditor Rights

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• Divorce

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• Elder Law

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• Estate Planning

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• Family Law

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• Litigation

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• Probate

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• Real Estate

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Phrances's primary office is at 46 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Middletown, CT, 06457. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Phrances 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Phrances for a business case?

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

• Does Phrances offer a free consultation?

  Phrances charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Phrances's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Phrances'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. Phrances gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Phrances take my case if I'm outside Middletown?

  Phrances 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 — Phrances 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 Phrances?

  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. Phrances will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Phrances accepting new business clients right now?

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