Atty. Benjamin Gettinger
Ben Gettinger has a diverse law practice focused on helping his clients navigate through complex legal and life challenges. His clients include businesses, municipalities, police officers, first responders, politicians and everyday individuals.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving New Haven, CT
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About Benjamin Gettinger at a Glance
Benjamin Gettinger is a family law, real estate, and zoning attorney based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante PC. Educated at Quinnipiac University (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Gettinger
- Ben Gettinger has a diverse law practice focused on helping his clients navigate through complex legal and life challenges
- His clients include businesses, municipalities, police officers, first responders, politicians and everyday individuals
- Ben is deeply involved in the local community
- He is the Probate Judge for Milford and Orange
- In addition, Ben is a Commissioner on the Connecticut Law Revision Commission
- Trustee to the Boys & Girls Club of Milford
- Board Member on the Friends of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
- and Board Member on the City of Milford, Council on Aging
- He previously served as the Chairmen of Milford Planning & Zoning
- Board Member on Milford Fine Arts Council
- Member on Milford Zoning Board of Appeals
- and Representative on the South Central Regional Water Authority
- Ben received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law
- While in law school, he served as the Managing Editor of the Quinnipiac Law Review
- He then clerked for the Honorable Francis X. Hennessy of the Connecticut Appellate Court
- Ben is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the Connecticut Bar Association
- Member of the New Haven County Bar Association
- Member of the Milford Bar Association
- He is also a Member of the National College of Probate Judges
- Member of the Connecticut Probate Judges Association
- and Member of the Connecticut Probate Court Assembly
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin Gettinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Gettinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Haven.
Family Law in New Haven
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real Estate Law in New Haven
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in New Haven
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Haven
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 New Haven 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 venue, 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.
New Haven Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Haven-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Haven Choose Benjamin Gettinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Gettinger's practice in the field of family law, real estate, and zoning.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, real estate, and zoning, Benjamin Gettinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Haven
A New Haven-based practice means Benjamin Gettinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Benjamin Gettinger Handles in New Haven
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