Today, so much of our lives are online. We have social media accounts, document storage, banking and daily communication across multiple devices. Almost all of us have an active digital footprint. Digital Assets generally include any electronic record in which you...

After an extended period of an excess of buyers and too little inventory, buyers are hoping that the local real estate market is beginning to even out. But whether it is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, all parties want the transaction to progress as smoothly as...

Have you been asked to serve on the board of a local nonprofit organization? Chances are you have a history of volunteering with or donating to this organization and already know its mission. But moving into a board position does bring some legal duties, and most...

This month, Kate E. Diehm and Michele D. Gartland presented at the ED Exchange, a group of executive directors representing many of Darien’s nonprofit organizations.  Kate and Michele spoke about legal filing and compliance issues pertinent to nonprofits and fielded...

Congratulations to George A. Reilly for being recognized again this year by Connecticut Super Lawyers Magazine as a Super Lawyer. The lawyers are selected through peer nominations and evaluationscombined with independent research. Selections are made on an annual,...

By Michele D. Gartland If you’ll be dropping off your son or daughter on a college campus this fall, you probably have a long checklist of items. Along with the dorm supplies and books, you should add certain essential documents—giving you the legal authority to act...

We are pleased to announce that Michele D. Gartland has been named a partner at Rucci Law Group and will be assuming full responsibility for the firm’s Trust and Estates Department. Michele has been a valued member of the team since joining the firm in 2015. Michele’s...

By Marianne C. Cirillo Fortunately, estate administration is not something one has to deal with very often.  But when the time arises, often under difficult circumstances, it is helpful to have a team in place to guide one through the ins and outs of the process. Here...