In-person closings for eastern Connecticut and New London County, where deed histories reach back to the eighteenth century and bring their own title problems.
One attorney stays with your file from the contract to the closing table. Alex runs the Colchester office. David splits his time between here and Danielson.
Managing Attorney · Colchester
J.D. summa cum laude from The University of Akron School of Law, law-review editor. Began her career as General Counsel to Safeguard Properties in Ohio.
Practices primarily in residential real estate, with commercial and estate-planning work alongside it. Provides pro bono estate planning for veterans through the Connecticut Bar Association.
Attorney · Colchester & Danielson
J.D. from Rutgers Law School in Camden, law-review editor with a published Note on search and seizure law.
Five years in commercial transactions with a global private finance firm before real estate. A Connecticut native, and previously a National Park Service tour guide.
Residential and commercial, on either side of the deal.
Send the draft purchase and sale agreement. No charge to look at it.
Contract review → Before you closeWhere three-hundred-year deed histories turn into title problems.
Title work → Closing dayIn person at Parum Road, or remotely when the deal allows it.
Closings → No sale involvedNew mortgage, same house. Document review and the closing itself.
Refinance → BuyersFrom the accepted offer through the closing table.
For buyers → SellersIncluding the conveyance tax math for your town.
For sellers → InvestorsRental and multi-family purchases across eastern Connecticut.
For investors → BusinessesPurchases and sales for businesses, plus commercial leases.
Commercial →Local zoning, inland wetlands, and the common title issues in older eastern Connecticut properties. We’ve handled the patterns that come up here.
New London County is a market of older homes, irregular parcels, and inland wetlands rules that take local familiarity to work through. The properties carry deed histories that reach back to the eighteenth century, and the title issues that come with them. Boundary descriptions that no longer match a current survey. Easements that were never properly recorded. Outstanding mortgages from a 1970s estate. We’ve seen the patterns.
Beyond the legal work, the practical relationships matter. Established working ties with the area’s lenders, real estate agents, and title companies move a transaction from contract to closing without the friction that strangers create. The Parum Road office has free on-site parking and is convenient to Colchester, Hebron, East Hampton, and surrounding towns.
Twelve reviews clients left for this office on Google. We trim them for length and take out client names. Attorney names stay, because those are already public.
“They handled both the purchase and the sale of our home, two years apart. Friendly, professional, and everything came together right on time.”Google reviewColchester office
“I’ve purchased three houses and sold two through this office. Great at communicating, and always ready to go to bat.”Google reviewColchester office
“We had a tricky situation that required delays from our lender, and they were with us every step of the way.”Google reviewColchester office
“They worked diligently to get a rush closing. Attorney Alex Jacobson and Attorney Richard Jacobson made sure we knew what we were signing.”Google reviewColchester office
“Everyone I worked with in the office was so helpful. They answered all of my questions and explained everything to make the process easier.”Google reviewColchester office
“They knew I was in a time crunch, so they made sure everything was organized before I came in to sign. Quick and efficient.”Google reviewColchester office
“Extremely professional and competent during our buying and selling process. We faced multiple hurdles and complexities to get the deal done.”Google reviewColchester office
“Attorney Alex Jacobson and Attorney Richard Jacobson have been phenomenal. We couldn’t have been happier with their communication and speed.”Google reviewColchester office
“I recently used this office for an off-market purchase. They are always quick to respond and help with anything needed.”Google reviewColchester office
“This is my second time working with Mancuso Carey for a property sale and they have been great. Can’t recommend them enough.”Google reviewColchester office
“Richard was very knowledgeable. He explained so many items to alleviate any questions. I would recommend him to anyone.”Google reviewColchester office
“Great service. Very thorough, and I had a great experience closing my first home.”Google reviewColchester office
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We close across the whole state. These are the towns this office sees most. Not on the list, but nearby? Call and ask.
Most of what closes out of Parum Road, and where the higher municipal conveyance rate starts to bite.
ColchesterNorwichMontvilleSalemLebanonBozrahFranklin
North and west of the office, through the Route 2 and Route 6 corridor.
HebronAndoverBoltonCoventryColumbia
West of Colchester, across the Connecticut River valley.
East HamptonEast HaddamHaddam
Marlborough to the northwest, and the Willimantic area we share with our Danielson office.
MarlboroughWillimanticWindham
When you sell, Connecticut collects a conveyance tax in two layers: a state portion of 0.75% on the first $800,000 of the price, and a municipal portion your town sets. The town layer is where New London County sellers get surprised.
Colchester charges the base municipal rate. On a $400,000 sale, the state portion is $3,000 and Colchester’s municipal portion is $1,000.
Norwich, New London, and Windham (including Willimantic) charge a 0.50% municipal rate: on a $450,000 sale, that’s $1,125 more than a base-rate town.
Rates come from the CT General Assembly’s published table. Run your own sale through our conveyance tax calculator for the full state-plus-town figure.
Same firm and the same flat fee at all four. Close at whichever one is easier to get to.
116 Parum Road · eastern CT and New London County
(860) 603-2258
Central CT1880 Silas Deane Hwy, Suite 201 · Hartford County, off I-91 and Route 9
(860) 532-0101
Northeastern CT33 Broad Street · Windham County, near the Killingly Town Hall
(860) 222-9452
Shoreline185 Plains Road, Suite 202E · New Haven County and the CT shoreline
(475) 345-3620
Three things clients ask before their first Colchester closing.
Our fee is flat, agreed to up front, and if you're still deciding on a property, send the draft purchase and sale agreement over. We'll take a look, no charge.
This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Reach out to discuss yours.
Tell us about your closing. Our fee is flat and agreed to up front, and if you are still deciding on a property, send the draft purchase and sale agreement over. We will take a look, no charge.
