GENERAL PRACTICE
We are a general practice law firm, dedicated to providing competent and affordable legal services to its individual and business clients in the State of Connecticut.
Do you have a general legal question?We provide advice and representation to clients in a variety of matters, including:
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Have you / someone you know been arrested? Know your rights.Having practiced criminal defense in the State of Connecticut, Attorney Joseph Bowman has extensive litigation experience. I practice in various areas of criminal law, including cases involving domestic violence, robbery, burglary, theft, DUI and other traffic violations, trespass, vandalism, assault and battery, juvenile crimes, and drug-related crimes.
I work closely with each client to make important strategic decisions at every stage of the criminal process, in order to prepare an effective defense. I can provide invaluable advice as to how to handle a police interrogation or investigation, what plea to enter, how to obtain a release on bail, whether to accept a plea agreement, whether to waive a jury trial, what witnesses to call, and whether to testify on your own behalf. If you or someone you know has been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, contact us to discuss your options. I will work tirelessly to safeguard your liberty and legal rights. |
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Can I help with a purchase, sale or refinance of your home, rental or business property?
Skilled Cheshire real estate lawyersApply their extensive knowledge about property rights, real estate issues, finance and business to all areas of real estate law. We can help you with:
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Real estate transaction attorneys
From offer to sale, the Law Office of Joseph E. Bowman handles all aspects of buying and selling real estate and construction, so that you can feel confident about a smooth and precise transaction. Our attorneys can:
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REAL ESTATE litigation and negotiating
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.”
- Winston Churchill
Real estate litigationrequires substantial knowledge about property laws and civil litigation, as well as a dynamic courtroom presence. At the Law Offices of Joseph E. Bowman, our attorneys possess the specialized knowledge necessary to successfully litigate your real estate disputes.
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Real estate negotiatorsSome disputes are better solved outside of the courtroom. Our effective mediators guide negotiations to protect your interests. By retaining an experienced mediator to strategize during the contract negotiation process, you can often prevent disputes from arising at a later stage in the real estate transaction. This can save time, costs and frustration.
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LANDLORD TENANT LAW
Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant?
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you have certain responsibilities which must be upheld as well as rights which must be respected by the other party. Below is a list of the various rights and responsibilities.
TENANTTenant’s responsibilities and landlord’s rights:
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landlordLandlord’s responsibilities and tenant’s rights:
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BUSINESS LAW
My business is law — Let me help your business.
Helping business owners move forwardworks closely with business owners to ensure businesses run smoothly. We often negotiate and draft contracts and buy-and-sell agreements, assist with compliance measures and tax filing, and represent businesses in commercial litigation cases. We have a special focus on building and construction matters. Our attorneys are seasoned negotiators and litigators and know how to best represent your financial interests, successfully resolving your issues in the boardroom or the courtroom.
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Cheshire firm builds solutionsAt the Law Offices of Joseph E. Bowman, we understand the construction business. With our experience practicing construction law in Connecticut, we can help you build solutions to the problems affecting your residential, commercial, industrial or public development projects.
Our firm handles construction disputes for a wide variety of clients, including contractors, property owners, developers, architects, engineers and construction companies. Our construction attorneys advocate for our clients’ interests in court, arbitration and administrative agency hearings and are dedicated to providing clients with the best possible results. |
construction disputesHandling construction disputes in Connecticut
Our construction law attorneys help clients avoid and resolve construction disputes in the following areas:
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Contract disputesConstruction projects often require the signing of multiple contracts to secure access to labor and materials. Breach of any of these contracts can cause havoc on your worksite. The Law Offices of Joseph E. Bowman helps you get the compensation and services essential to finishing your project on time. We also assist with drafting and review of contracts to protect your interests in the future.
Collections and payment disputesOur firm handles all situations involving payment disputes, including:
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Insurance coverageInsurance companies often cause serious problems during the construction process. If an insurance company has denied or disclaimed your coverage, the Law Offices of Joseph E. Bowman can help you get the protection you need to move forward.
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Material suppliers’ rightsSuppliers have many of the same rights as contractors, and deserve the relief that they are entitled to. We help suppliers receive the compensation they deserve by enforcing personal guarantees made by property developers, and we assist in filing liens, stop notices and writs of attachment on their behalf.
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Mechanic’s liens
The Law Offices of Joseph E. Bowman helps contractors and material suppliers draft, serve, file and enforce mechanic’s liens against property developers and owners to ensure payment for services rendered. We also represent contractors, developers and owners, helping them to vacate improper or exaggerated liens brought against them.
TRUSTS AND ESTATES
Can we help you create a will or settle a relative’s estate?
trusts and estates attorneysThe attorneys at the Law Offices of Joseph E. Bowman are Experienced Connecticut trusts and estates attorneys who possess in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estates issues, including:
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Estate planningThe skilled attorneys at the Law Offices of Joseph E. Bowman in Cheshire can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.
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ProbateOur attorneys apply their extensive knowledge about Connecticut probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. We assist executors in all steps of the process, including:
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Probate disputesWhen disputes occur between beneficiaries, we successfully represent your interests. Our attorneys have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. Skillful mediators and litigators, our attorneys can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.
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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION LAW
The construction industry is tough enough these days
— Let me handle your legal needs.
Construction law
Construction law is the body of law that deals with all matters relating to the construction process. These include such topics as building contracts, bids, bonds and sureties, construction and mechanic’s’ liens, and construction claims, and affect all participants in the construction industry, including financial institutions, architects, general contractors, mechanical contractors, engineers electricians, site and concrete workers and all other tradesmen.