Experience, Expertise, and Excellence in Legal Representation
Welcome to Cloutier & Cassella, LLC, a full-service general practice law firm that has been serving the communities of Connecticut for over 57 years. Located in Old Saybrook, our firm is strategically positioned to provide exceptional legal services to clients in Middlesex, New London, Hartford, New Haven counties and throughout the state. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, and are recognized for their trial work, representing clients in all state and federal courts.
At Cloutier & Cassella, LLC, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation. Our attorneys are experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, residential and commercial real estate, land use and zoning, criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning/elder law, probate law, business and transaction law.
Our firm has a long-standing reputation for vigorously representing clients and championing their causes. We have represented thousands of victims and families, and are dedicated to providing personalized and attentive service to each of our clients. Our attorneys have close ties to the communities in which we live and work, and are actively involved in professional bar organizations, as well as civic and community boards and commissions.
Meet Our Staff
Our team of attorneys and professional staff are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our attorneys include: Edward M. Cassella, Thomas D. McLaughlin, and D. Jeanne Messick. Our staff includes Stacy Palmer (Administrative Assistant/Receptionist), Suzie (Administrative Assistant/Receptionist), Joe (Paralegal), Debbie (Probate Paralegal), Annie (Accountant), and Joanne Gadon (Real Estate Paralegal). Our team is committed to providing personalized and attentive service to each of our clients, and we take pride in the fact that a significant portion of our business comes from referrals from our satisfied clients.
Areas of Practice
At Cloutier & Cassella, LLC, we offer a wide range of legal services to meet the needs of our individual and business clients. Our areas of practice include:
- Personal Injury: We represent clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others, including motor vehicle accidents, fall down accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and animal attacks.
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate: We represent clients in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, zoning and subdivision matters.
- Criminal Defense: We represent clients who have been charged with criminal offenses, including misdemeanors and felonies.
- Civil Litigation: We represent clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including business disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury claims.
- Estate Planning/Elder Law: We help clients plan for the future, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Probate Law: We represent clients in probate matters, including the administration of estates and conservatorships.
- Business & Transaction Law: We represent businesses in all aspects of their legal needs, including the formation of new businesses, the negotiation and drafting of contracts, and the resolution of business disputes.
We invite you to call our office to arrange a consultation and explore whether an attorney/client relationship with our law firm is right for you. Se Habla Espanol.

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