George Holler

Managing Partner

Growing up my mom was a teacher and Dad delivered bread for a living. At 14, I started working as a dishwasher at the Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Milford. While the owners were very gruff people, their son Howard managed the kitchen. He taught me that a manager leads by example; that if you worked hard and respected your team, they would give you their very best. I soon learned to cook and moved on to Scribner’s Restaurant where the owner taught me an incredible lesson: “Sure, we can do it!” That was Scribner’s motto. At 9 p.m. on a Tuesday night in January when we hadn’t served a dinner in an hour and a couple called to say they’d be there in 15 minutes to eat, he said: “Sure we can do it, come on down.” He’d keep three people on staff just to serve dinner to two customers. He loved to make customers happy.

My mother went to law school later in life, and when I was admitted to the Connecticut Bar. I joined her firm. Her words to me: “Real estate is boring but it pays the bills; it’s yours.” Fortunately for me, I never found it boring. Closings are like puzzles that need to be put together. Lots of moving pieces: buyers, sellers, realtors, lenders, the other attorney, a title company, the water company, the tax collector, and the list goes on. Somehow, someone needs to get them all to cooperate to make the closing go smoothly. I loved the challenge then, and almost 20 years later, I still do.

Today I rely on the hard-working team Howard taught me to build, and I live by the can-do attitude that Scribner taught me. Our office is a great place to be—I love the people, I love what we do for our clients, and I love the challenge of getting it right, day-in and day-out.

Alex Jacobson

Managing Attorney Colchester

Alex Jacobson brings a deep commitment to justice and a practical, problem-solving approach to her real estate practice. Inspired by a fundamental belief in helping individuals achieve fairness in the legal system, she focuses on guiding clients through complex real estate transactions with skill and dedication.

A graduate of The University of Akron School of Law, Alex earned her J.D. summa cum laude in 1999 and served on the law review. She began her legal career in Ohio as General Counsel to Safeguard Properties, Inc., a nationwide property preservation services company. In 2002, Alex relocated to Connecticut, where she spent 21 years raising her twin children before sitting for the Connecticut bar and returning to active practice. She joined Mancuso Carey shortly before its acquisition by the Holler Law Firm.

Alex practices primarily in residential real estate, with additional work in commercial transactions and estate planning. She finds the most rewarding aspect of her practice is solving problems that enable clients to successfully buy or sell their homes. While she can engage in aggressive advocacy when necessary, Alex recognizes that clients typically want to keep transactions together and reach timely closings—situations where measured, strategic thinking often yields the best results.

A member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Alex also gives back to her community through pro bono estate planning services for veterans.

Originally from the Cleveland area, Alex grew up cheering for the Browns and the Guardians while embracing the vibrant 1980s concert scene. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her children and family, practicing and teaching yoga and meditation, attending retreats, and connecting with friends.

Phone: (860) 395-8813
Email: ajacobson@mancusocarey.com

Austin Apanovitch

Managing Attorney Rocky Hill

Austin Apanovitch brings a client-centered approach and deep transactional expertise to his work at Mancuso Carey. With a longstanding interest in transactional law, Austin found his perfect fit in real estate, where he helps clients navigate the complexities of buying, selling, and refinancing their homes.

Austin earned his J.D. from UConn Law in 2019, building on a strong educational foundation that includes a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven (2013) and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Public Policy & Law from Trinity College (2012).

His career path reflects diverse experience both in and outside the legal field. Austin worked at Plan B Burger Bar during his undergraduate years before joining the Newington Police Department, where he served from 2013 to 2018. He transitioned to legal practice as a law clerk at Gagliardi Doucette in South Windsor, then spent five years honing his skills at Kane, Hartely and Kane in Glastonbury before joining Mancuso Carey.

At Mancuso Carey, Austin focuses on residential real estate transactions and simple estate planning. He finds the most rewarding aspect of his work is helping clients find new homes, sell their old ones, or maximize the benefits of their refinances. A former member of the Glastonbury Education Foundation, Austin approaches every file as if it were a transaction for his own family, striving to create the best possible experience for each client.

A lifelong Glastonbury resident, Austin enjoys spending time with his family, taking his kids to trampoline parks, amusement parks, and other outdoor activities. When he's not with family, he likes to unwind playing video games with friends.

Phone:860-532-0101 Ext 101

Email: Aapanovitch@mancusocarey.com