Atty. Alan Scott Pickel

Atty. Alan Scott Pickel

Connecticut attorney dedicated to resolving family law and injury matters Alan Scott Pickel founded The Pickel Law Firm, LLC in 2003 in Stamford and serves clients throughout Connecticut and New York. Alan has devoted his 23-year career to helping individuals who face challenging family law and personal injury matters.

Stamford Stamford 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan Scott Pickel at a glance

Alan Scott Pickel is a Member based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at The Pickel Law Firm, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990), New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts (1991). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Connecticut attorney dedicated to resolving family law and injury matters Alan Scott Pickel founded The Pickel Law Firm, LLC in 2003 in Stamford and serves clients throughout Connecticut and New York
  • Alan has devoted his 23-year career to helping individuals who face challenging family law and personal injury matters
  • He is not afraid to fight the big corporations and to fight for your rights
  • Dedicated attorney and court-appointed Special Master in family law courts Because of his exceptional knowledge about family law matters and his professional courtroom demeanor, Alan is regularly appointed as a Special Master by judges in the Middletown Regional Custody Docket, in the Stamford-Norwalk jurisdiction, in Fairfield and in Bridgeport
  • In this quasi-judicial role, Alan guides couples toward resolution of high-conflict family law disputes, such as child custody, child support, spousal support/alimony and asset allocation
  • His determination to reach successful family law outcomes is apparent whether he acts as Special Master appointed to your case or your advocate retained by you
  • In both functions, Alan puts your family first as he helps you through such difficult matters as high-asset divorce, child custody, child support, property division, alimony and prenuptial agreements
  • Court-appointed Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator and Fact Finder The Connecticut courts also regularly appoint Attorney Pickel as an Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator or Fact Finder
  • In these positions, Alan rules on disputes for the court system and issues binding orders on the parties
  • Assertive personal injury representation Alan's sheer determination and extensive experience in litigating complex injury cases have enabled him to win six- and seven-figure awards for his clients in personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases
  • Alan assertively and aggressively pursues your claim, assisting you with any insurance-company issues you may encounter
  • Because of his family law knowledge and sophisticated skills in resolving disputes, the Connecticut courts regularly appoint Attorney Alan Pickel as: - Special Master at the regional family law custody docket in Middletown - Special Master for the family docket in the judicial districts of Stamford-Norwalk and Fairfield in Bridgeport - Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator and Fact Finder to decide disputes for the Connecticut court system
  • Representative cases McGinty v
  • McGinty, 66 Conn.App. 35, 783 A.2d 1170 (2001) Tevolini v
  • Tevolini, 66 Conn.App. 16, 783 A2d 1157 (2001) Professional associations and memberships - Stamford Bar Association, member - Norwalk Bar Association, member - Fairfield County Bar Association - Westchester County Bar Association, member - Connecticut Bar Association, Member, executive committee - Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, member - Connecticut Bar Association, Litigation Section, member - New York State Bar Association, member - Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, member - American Association for Justice, member - Justinian Society, member Court appointments and positions - State of Connecticut Superior Court, special master, 1997-present - State of Connecticut, Attorney trial referee, 2000-present - State of Connecticut, fact finder/arbitrator, 2000-present

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Scott Pickel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Scott Pickel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Alan Scott Pickel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Scott Pickel

Where is Alan Scott Pickel's law office located?
Alan Scott Pickel's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is The Pickel Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Scott Pickel handle?
Alan Scott Pickel focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Alan Scott Pickel practiced law?
Alan Scott Pickel has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Alan Scott Pickel go to law school?
Alan Scott Pickel earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Alan Scott Pickel for a consultation?
You can contact Alan Scott Pickel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan Scott Pickel received?
Alan Scott Pickel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1990
B.S.
Syracuse University
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts
Admitted: 1991

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