Atty. Joseph Brachfeld

Atty. Joseph Brachfeld

Joseph Brachfeld is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, elder law, taxation and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Norwalk Norwalk 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Brachfeld at a glance

Joseph Brachfeld is a Principal based in Norwalk, Connecticut, practicing at Joseph Brachfeld. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1963), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1969), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1969), and Connecticut (1996). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B. New, 1963) and New York University (B.A. Taxation, 1960). Active member of Connecticut (Member, Sections on: Estate and Probate Elder Law Tax) and New York State (Member, Sections on: Trusts and Estates Elder Law Banking and Business Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Norwalk, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Brachfeld is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, elder law, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Joseph practices at Joseph Brachfeld in Norwalk, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Brachfeld's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Joseph Brachfeld is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Joseph Brachfeld is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Joseph Brachfeld is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Joseph Brachfeld is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Connecticut →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Joseph Brachfeld is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Connecticut →

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 Norwalk 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 Joseph Brachfeld

Where is Joseph Brachfeld's law office located?
Joseph Brachfeld's law practice is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. The firm is Joseph Brachfeld. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Brachfeld handle?
Joseph Brachfeld focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Joseph Brachfeld practiced law?
Joseph Brachfeld has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Joseph Brachfeld go to law school?
Joseph Brachfeld earned their education at (LL.B. New, 1963); (B.A. Taxation, 1960).
How can I contact Joseph Brachfeld for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B. New
Harvard University
- 1963
B.A. Taxation
New York University
- 1960

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1969
Connecticut
Admitted: 1996

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