“They knew I was in a time crunch since my builder had my project delayed for months so they made sure they had everything organized before I came in to sign so it was quick and efficient.”Tanya S. · Google review
Real estate law,
from contract to closing.
Buying, selling, or refinancing in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island? We handle the legal side so the closing is the easy part.
The full real estate practice.
Five lanes within one practice. Same standard of care across all of them. If you're not sure which fits, call. We'll tell you.
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Residential real estate
The core of our practice. Purchase and sale agreements, title searches, mortgage document review, and closing coordination for buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders. We work directly with your lender, real estate agent, and the other party's attorney to help keep things from falling through the cracks. We also handle for-sale-by-owner deals, deed transfers, out-of-state closings, boundary and easement matters, people selling and buying at the same time, and families selling a house that is in an estate.
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Commercial real estate
Lender, borrower, and investor representation on a broad range of loan products secured by office, retail, warehouse, hotel, and mixed-use properties. We understand the diligence required for legal compliance and investor overlays.
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Acquisitions and dispositions
Acquisitions and sales for purchasers and sellers across office, hotel, warehouse, retail, and undeveloped land. We negotiate transaction documents, structure organizational documents for investors, coordinate diligence with title, appraisal, brokerage, surveying, and environmental teams, and close 1031 exchanges.
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Commercial leasing
Both landlord and tenant work. Term sheet through drafting, negotiation, and tenant build-out coordination. Knowing both sides of a lease lets us advise with sharper insight on either.
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Loan modifications
Loan modifications and restructured terms for lenders and borrowers, and short sales and foreclosure matters for homeowners.
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Contract to closing,
in plain English.
If you've never worked with a real estate attorney before, here's what the process looks like with us. Most residential transactions close within 30 to 60 days from a signed contract.
- 01 Contract review
- 02 Title search
- 03 Mortgage coordination
- 04 Closing day
Four phases, and we explain each one as we go, so there are fewer surprises. The full step-by-step walkthrough, with timeline and the documents involved, lives on our closings page.
See the closing process, step by stepWhat does a real estate attorney cost in Connecticut?
It's the first question most buyers and sellers ask. The honest answer: it depends on the transaction, but you shouldn't have to guess at the number.
For most residential closings, we work on a flat fee of $1,050. You know what you're paying up front. No hourly meter running in the background. That $1,050 covers our legal work: reviewing or drafting the contract, ordering and reviewing the title search, flagging or clearing title issues depending on the side we represent, coordinating with your lender, preparing the closing documents, conducting the closing, and recording the deed. Title search, title insurance, and recording fees are billed separately, at cost.
The attorney's fee is one line on a longer list. For buyers, closing costs in Connecticut typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price, depending on the transaction, and that figure includes title insurance, recording fees, and lender charges alongside the attorney fee. So you see the whole picture early. We give you a clear breakdown of your expected costs well before closing day, so the settlement statement holds few surprises.
Cheapest isn't the same as best value. What protects you is the attorney who catches the lien, explains the document you didn't understand, and resolves the issue that would have delayed your closing by weeks. We're transparent about our fee from the first call.
You can run your own numbers before you call us. Buyers can estimate the full settlement statement with the closing cost calculator or price a policy with the title insurance calculator. Sellers can see what's left after commission, conveyance tax, and payoff with the seller net sheet. Still deciding whether to buy at all? Start with the rent vs. buy calculator.
Cheapest isn't the same as best value.What it costs · Mancuso Carey
Find a real estate attorney near you.
We close deals from four Connecticut offices, statewide in Connecticut, throughout Massachusetts, and on Rhode Island closings. We meet clients in the office closest to the property, or remotely when the deal allows it.
Colchester, CT 06415
Eastern CT · New London Co. (860) 603-2258 02 OFFICE Rocky Hill 1880 Silas Deane Hwy
Suite 201, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Central CT · Hartford Co. (860) 532-0101 03 OFFICE Danielson 33 Broad St
Danielson, CT 06239
Northeastern CT · Windham Co. (860) 222-9452 04 OFFICE Milford 185 Plains Rd
Suite 202E, Milford, CT 06461
CT Shoreline · New Haven Co. (475) 345-3620
Frequently asked.
The questions we answer most often. If yours isn't here, ask us. We respond within one business day.
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Reviews from CT buyers
and sellers.
“…truly outstanding attorneys who combine deep legal expertise with genuine care for their clients.”Dov V. · Google review
“Everyone was very kind and friendly. Super helpful and accommodating.”Jalaisy A. · Google review
Ready to start?
Tell us about the transaction. We'll respond within one business day with next steps.
Free consultationAlready have a purchase-and-sale agreement? Send us the draft before you sign: we'll review it free. No charge, no obligation.