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For the most obvious of reasons, people chose to engage in the activity of boating in the summer months when the weather in Connecticut is the hottest and most humid. Getting out on the ocean on a boat, whether by sailboat or by motor boat is as popular a summer activity as any to enjoy […]

There are many technical legal reasons why you should be represented by an attorney when buying a house and none is more important than understanding the adversarial relationship between the buyer and the seller. The seller is usually represented by a real estate broker or agent and their goal is to get the maximum sales […]

Wills and Living Wills Over the years a person accumulates assets and it is only natural that one’s thoughts gravitate towards making sure that our loved ones benefit from the fruits of our labors. No one wants to die and have the state decide how best to distribute your assets, often forcing their liquidation during […]

There are several critical things to remember if you are involved in an automobile accident. Take a moment to read them so that you will not have to stop and think if you are involved in an automobile accident. Don’t Leave the Scene of the Accident If you leave the scene of an automobile accident […]

If you are a passenger that was injured in an automobile accident you may be able to file a personal injury claim against each driver involved in the accident. As a passenger, you will not be faced with having to defend yourself against potential wrongdoing as most likely will one of the drivers involved in […]

There is a new scourge on the highways of America that is responsible for as many traffic accidents and motor vehicle fatalities as driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. That scourge is distracted driving. Because of the invention of the iPhone giving people instant text communications, nearly every person uses this device for […]

Trucks come by a variety of names like “big rig”, “tractor trailer”, and most commonly, “18-wheeler.” No matter you call them these enormous vehicles pose an increased risk of danger to other motorists and the communities through which they pass. The increased risk is due to several factors such as the size and weight of […]

Owen P. Eagan, a CT based lawyer has been named a top attorney in CT.   West Hartford, CT (PR Newswire) August 20, 2014 – The 2014 list of top rated attorneys in CT as published in the February, 2014 issue of Connecticut Magazine includes Owen P. Eagan of West Hartford, CT. This distinction is […]

GOV. MALLOY SELECTS OWEN EAGAN TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has selected Owen P. Eagan of West Hartford to serve as chairman of the Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC), the state body responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions […]

We encourage our clients to review their Estate Documents every three years.  This is important to do because there may be changes in the Tax Code or changes in your circumstances at home that will affect your Estate Plan. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act), was enacted on January 2, 2013.  The […]