Atty. Robert A. Avena
Mr. Avena received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from the University of Connecticut in 1977, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut in 1980.
Municipal & More Attorney · Serving New London, CT · 46+ Years Experience
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About Robert A. Avena at a Glance
Robert A. Avena is a Director based in New London, Connecticut, practicing at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1980). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1980) and University of Connecticut (B.A. History, 1977). Serves clients in New London, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A. Avena
- Mr. Avena received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from the University of Connecticut in 1977, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut in 1980
- He has practiced law in southeastern Connecticut for forty years and is pleased to bring his legal expertise to the firm as a Director in the areas of municipal, real estate, planning and zoning, and administrative law
- Mr. Avena is admitted to the bar of the State of Connecticut (1980), U.S
- District Court (1981) and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court (1992)
- He is a member of the Connecticut and New London County Bar Associations, and was recently elected Treasurer of the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys, and is a former member of the CBA Board of Governors and House of Delegates
- Mr. Avena’s practice focuses primarily on municipal and planning and zoning law
- He has served as a Waterford town attorney for the past 19 years and has served as town attorney in numerous southeastern Connecticut towns throughout his legal practice
- He has advised municipalities regarding aspects of municipal law and litigated substantial cases in the Superior and Appellate Court of Connecticut, principally representing Town tax assessors, planning and zoning commissions, wetlands commissions, and zoning boards of appeal
- During his practice for individual clients, Mr. Avena was involved in the permitting process for the Pfizer Research Campus expansion and opening of the Mashantucket Pequot Casino
- A lifelong resident of southeastern Connecticut, he has served on local boards and commissions, and is presently on the Board of Pierce Care Nursing Facility (past president), Connecticut Baptist Homes, Groton Pequot Land Trust, and counsel to the Avalonia Land Conservancy and Colchester Land Trust
- Outside of work, Mr. Avena enjoys hiking and swimming along the Connecticut shoreline with his four children and his wife Erica, all manner of sports, and leisure reading of historical non-fiction and biographies
Practice Areas Explained
Robert A. Avena's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Avena handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New London.
Probate in New London
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Real Estate Law in New London
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in New London
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New London
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 London 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 London Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New London-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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Why Clients in New London Choose Robert A. Avena
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 Robert A. Avena's practice in the field of probate, real estate, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert A. Avena brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, real estate, and zoning, Robert A. Avena can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New London
A New London-based practice means Robert A. Avena attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert A. Avena Handles in New London
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