Fahey Landolina & Associates

Fahey & Landolina, Attorneys LLC, is a full-service law firm strategically situated in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Driven by a commitment to providing comprehensive legal guidance at a reasonable cost, we serve a wide array of clients, from individuals to businesses to municipalities. Our team of experienced attorneys boasts extensive expertise in land use processing, zoning, commercial real estate development, and municipal law, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions to their unique legal needs.

Our Philosophy

As a boutique law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a personalized approach to client service. Unlike larger firms, our streamlined structure allows for direct and consistent interaction with the attorney handling your case. This ensures clear communication, prompt attention to your concerns, and a deep understanding of your specific objectives.

Our Services

Our legal expertise spans various practice areas, encompassing both transactional and litigation matters.

Real Estate

Fahey & Landolina provides comprehensive legal services across the spectrum of real estate law. Our services include:

• Residential and Commercial Closings: We expertly navigate the complexities of closing transactions for both residential and commercial properties, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for buyers and sellers.
• Refinancing: Whether you're seeking to refinance an existing mortgage or explore new financing options, our team can guide you through the intricacies of the process, protecting your interests every step of the way.

• Commercial Financing: We assist businesses in securing the financial resources they need to thrive, providing counsel on loan agreements, lease arrangements, and other financing transactions.
• Condominium and Common Interest Communities: We represent homeowners' associations and individual unit owners in navigating the unique legal challenges associated with condominiums and community developments.
• Boundary Line Disputes: Our firm possesses the expertise to resolve disputes concerning property boundaries, protecting your land ownership rights.
• Assemblages: We work with developers to acquire and assemble parcels of land, facilitating complex real estate transactions.
• Real Estate Litigation: When disputes arise, our experienced litigators are prepared to advocate vigorously for your rights in court.
• Residential and Commercial Leases: We draft, review, and negotiate leases for both residential and commercial properties, ensuring fairness and clarity for all parties involved.

Business and Corporate Law

Fahey & Landolina provides a wide range of services to support businesses at every stage of their development:

• Business Organization: We assist individuals and groups in establishing new businesses, choosing the most appropriate legal structure, and navigating the necessary registration and licensing requirements.
• Limited Liability Companies: We specialize in forming and advising LLCs, providing comprehensive legal counsel on their formation, operations, and ongoing compliance.
• Closely Held Corporations: Our experience extends to assisting closely held corporations with legal matters concerning their governance, shareholder agreements, and business transactions.
• Business Leases: We negotiate and draft leases tailored to the specific needs of businesses, ensuring favorable terms and maximizing their space utilization.
• Purchase and Sale Agreements: We guide clients through the complex process of buying or selling a business, drafting comprehensive agreements that protect their interests.
• Start-up Business: We offer specialized guidance to nascent businesses, helping them overcome legal hurdles and establish a strong foundation for growth.

Land Use & Zoning

Our firm possesses extensive expertise in land use and zoning matters, representing both public and private sector clients:

• Zone Changes: We assist developers and municipalities in navigating the process of amending zoning ordinances to accommodate new development projects.
• Variances: We represent clients seeking variances from existing zoning regulations, ensuring compliance while advocating for their development goals.
• Subdivisions: We guide clients through the complex legal requirements associated with subdividing land, facilitating the creation of new lots for development.
• Text Changes: We assist municipalities in updating and amending zoning texts to reflect evolving community needs and development trends.
• Special Permits: We represent clients seeking special permits for unique development projects that may require exemptions from standard zoning regulations.
• Site Plan Approvals: We assist developers in obtaining necessary site plan approvals, ensuring their projects align with municipality regulations.
• Injunctions: We represent clients in obtaining injunctions to halt development projects that violate zoning laws or pose environmental risks.

Municipal Law

Fahey & Landolina provides comprehensive legal counsel to municipalities on a wide range of matters:

• Cease & Desist Orders: We assist municipalities in issuing cease and desist orders to halt unlawful activities or violations of local ordinances.
• Regulation Revision: We provide expert guidance to municipalities in reviewing and revising local regulations to ensure their effectiveness and compliance with state laws.
• Plan of Development Review: We evaluate plan of development proposals, ensuring they align with municipal goals and address potential environmental impacts.

Legal Opinions

We offer authoritative legal opinions on a wide array of municipal law issues, providing clarity and guidance to municipalities facing complex legal questions.

• Freedom of Information Issues: We advise municipalities on their obligations under the Freedom of Information Act, balancing the public's right to access information with the need to protect sensitive data.
• TIF Financing: We provide legal counsel on the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to stimulate economic development projects.

Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Planning for the future and protecting your loved ones is paramount. Our estate planning team offers comprehensive services to ensure your wishes are carried out:

• Wills: We draft personalized wills that clearly define your assets distribution and designate guardians for your minor children.
• Powers of Attorney: We assist in creating durable powers of attorney, appointing individuals to make financial and healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
• Healthcare Directives: We help clients document their healthcare preferences through advance healthcare directives, ensuring their wishes are respected if they are unable to make decisions for themselves.
• Asset Preservation: We advise clients on strategies to protect their assets from estate taxes and creditors, ensuring the preservation of their wealth for future generations.
• Liquidity Planning: We develop plans that balance asset protection with the need for liquidity during your lifetime or for your beneficiaries.
• Incapacity Planning: We work with clients to create legal documents that address potential future incapacities, protecting their assets and ensuring their wishes are followed.

Living Trusts: We guide clients through the creation of living trusts, placing their assets in a trust structure to avoid probate and ensure a smooth transfer of assets to beneficiaries.

• Irrevocable Trusts: We carefully structure irrevocable trusts to achieve specific estate planning goals, such as asset protection or minimizing tax liabilities.

• Strategic Planning: We provide comprehensive estate planning strategies tailored to individual client needs, considering factors such as asset ownership, family dynamics, and charitable giving.

Probate & Fiduciary Administration

During times of loss, our probate and fiduciary administration services provide compassionate and efficient support:

• Estate Administration: We guide executors through the legal process of settling an estate, including inventorying assets, paying debts, filing taxes, and distributing property according to the will's instructions.

• Probate Litigation: When disputes arise concerning the administration of an estate, our experienced litigators are prepared to advocate for our clients' rights in probate court.
• Trust Administration: We provide comprehensive administration of trusts, including managing assets, paying beneficiaries, and ensuring compliance with trust terms.

Client Testimonials

Our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in the positive feedback from those we have served:

"Working with Attorney Fahey was a real pleasure. Not only was he professional, knowledgeable, thorough, timely, and persistent when necessary, he took the time to fully explain issues to us and to answer any and all questions we had. He also kept us abreast of timelines, where everything stood in relation thereto, and brought our matter to a successful conclusion. We highly recommend Attorney Fahey and look forward to our continued relationship." *Review on Avvo.com*

"Attorney Fahey serves as legal advisor to a relative's manufacturing company. When I asked him where I could obtain sound legal advice for my developing consulting business, he did not hesitant to refer me to Attorney Fahey. I am very glad he did. Attorney Fahey is an experienced, competent professional who does not attempt to overwhelm you with legal jargon. He quickly grasps the issues and is prepared to give clear and concise direction. I look forward to developing a long-term professional relationship with him." *Marion Harlowe Martinez, Ed. D*