A weekly invitational profile series on professionals demonstrating excellence in the fields of law, healthcare & medicine, social services, business, finance & education.
Produced by Proactive Resources in the April 20, 2011 issue of the Fairfield County Weekly Advocate newspaper.


BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY

Attorney Timothy Pletter of AMBROGIO, PLETTER & ASSOCIATES, LLC represents consumer & business debtors in various bankruptcy chapters. These chapters include Chapters 7 & 13. Chapter 7 is normally utilized to obtain a fresh-start for an individual debtor, or to wind up the affairs of a business debtor. Chapter 13 is primarily used by people to save their home from foreclosure and re-organize their financial affairs. Tim also helps people obtain mortgage modifications. Tim advises that people with financial problems should contact a qualified attorney and request a free consultation to learn their options as early as possible, so that they may avoid judgment liens, wage garnishments & bank executions from creditors.

Your initial consultation is provided free of charge, and payment plans are always accepted. If you have the courage to ask for help, Tim has the experience and compassion to guide you through the complex maze of bankruptcy and its alternatives in a non-judgmental way. Tim's office is a federally designated debt relief agency, and he helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code when appropriate. Hablamos Espanol.

Ambrogio, Pletter & Associates, LLC
2019 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615
(203)378-6675
www.StratfordAttorney.com


DIVORCE LITIGATION

Attorney Elaine S. Amendola and her daughter Bonnie Amendola of AMENDOLA & AMENDOLA have more than 70 years of combined experience in domestic relations & family law. They are volunteer Special Masters for all contested family matters. Elaine is a State Trial Referee for Civil Matters, a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a past President of its CT Chapter (AAML).

Elaine & Bonnie emphasize that the discovery process of a divorce proceeding assists both parties in understanding information which is necessary & appropriate for asset evaluation, income & support needs and a multitude of related issues. The resolution stage of a divorce can include custody issues & visitation, equitable distribution of assets, family debt, maintenance, child support, education, etc. Other areas include collection of child support, maintenance, property settlements, custody, visitation rights and the modification of a judgment. Bonnie also acts as a children's advocate and places a special emphasis on the rights of children and acts as their attorney or Guardian Ad Litem in high-conflict custody cases.

Amendola & Amendola
1248 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06430
(203)319-1143
www.amendolalaw.com


CONNECTICUT'S LEADING INSOLVENCY LAW FIRM

ZEISLER & ZEISLER (Z&Z) enjoys a reputation as Connecticut's leading bankruptcy and corporate insolvency law firm. Z&Z offers an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and experience in representing businesses and individuals confronted with their own or others' financial difficulties. Their attorneys, including six insolvency partners recognized in Best Lawyers in America, have decades of experience representing clients in the areas of business reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings, creditors' rights, creditors' committee and other committee representation, and the acquisition or divestiture of businesses. They also have extensive experience representing clients in various forms of complex commercial, bankruptcy and other types of litigation.

The firm's attorneys work as a team, drawing from each other's varied experiences to provide a superior level of support and vigorous representation critical to it's clients' well-being. Z&Z emphasizes creative and practical approaches in a timely and cost-effective manner to achieve their clients' goals.

Zeisler & Zeisler
558 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)368-4234
www.zeislaw.com


DIVORCE MEDIATION FAIRFIELD COUNTY

In divorce mediation, a trained professional helps couples reach acceptable agreements. ATTORNEY BRAD KELLOGG, a Divorce Mediator, emphasizes that mediation is an effective alternative to costly courtroom battles. Mediation, as a settlement process, empowers divorcing couples to control decisions & outcomes that affect themselves, their children & their future. Brad, as a trained & experienced divorce mediator with 34 years of family law experience, helps couples make fair decisions to resolve their divorce.

Mediation is driven by needs, interests & communication. The couple controls decisions affecting their post-marriage lives so they can divorce with dignity. Mediation is about solutions, not fault. It costs less & ends sooner than litigation and benefits children by reducing conflict. As mediator, Brad defines the issues, sets the agenda & focuses the dialogue. He starts the court process to dissolve the marriage and prepares the final court documents. It is Brad's experience that couples who divorce by mediation respect & abide by their agreements due to their direct involvement. He also handles divorce litigation and is trained to represent children in custody proceedings.

Attorney Wm. Bradley Kellogg
One Eliot Pl, Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)254-1190
www.wbradkellogglaw.com


BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONAL LAW

ATTORNEY LAWRENCE B. EISNER has 35 years of experience and serves a variety of clients from individual entrepreneurs to corporations, closely held companies, healthcare industry, software & IT companies and professionals. He is poised to represent companies in a wide array of the areas that they are most likely to face. These areas include representation of businesses & individuals in commercial transactions (loans, financing), business transactions, licensing, business start-ups and choice of business entities such as corporations, limited partnerships & limited liability companies.

Larry has a special interest in software & IT companies and is licensed to practice in CT, MA & DC. He recognizes that challenges in business transactions require business-like solutions and offers legal counsel that takes practical business & corporate concerns into account. Placing a high-emphasis on preventive law, he believes his clients are best served by seeking to prevent and avoid legal problems by carefully and thoroughly considering alternatives and courses of action before entering into transactions.

Attorney Lawrence B. Eisner
44 Valley Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
(203)393-9628
www.lbeisner.com


FORECLOSURE DEFENSE & REAL ESTATE

With 10 years of experience, ATTORNEY EDWIN P. FARROW provides comprehensive bankruptcy advice and stellar foreclosure defense. Whether you are an individual struggling with overwhelming debt, or have just suffered the loss of your job, spouse, or are in failing health and having trouble making ends meet, Ed is committed to getting the maximum benefit for each client. He will examine and utilize creative options to keep you in your home and keep your assets secure. Contact him to schedule a free initial consultation to explore bankruptcy or other alternatives.

Ed focuses on bankruptcy and foreclosure defense because it keeps families and relationships together through a difficult period in their lives. He will fight to save your home & protect your assets. Other services include real estate & evictions. Ed's office is a debt relief agency. They help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code.

Attorney Edwin P. Farrow
3324 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203)373-7824
www.edwinpfarrowlaw.com


SUPERIOR COMFORT / EXPERT INTERPRETATION

Many patients who experience excessive pain or limited mobility have had difficulty undergoing MRI exams. However, with the exciting new technology of the Siemens 3T Wide Open MRI system, ADVANCED RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, LLC is now able to accommodate an unprecedented number of claustrophobic and elderly patients more than ever before, in addition to all patients who require an advanced MRI study and expert, subspecialty interpretation by nationally and locally recognized, fellowship trained radiologists.

With its much larger opening and additional magnetic field strength, the 3T MRI can accommodate patients weighing up to 500 pounds. With the added space and flexibility of positioning a patent, you can now be positioned just once for multiple studies, which is a big benefit for all but especially for claustrophobic, frail, and elderly patients. The 3T Wide Open MRI allows the Board Certified Radiologists at their centers to offer patients more comfort with superior image quality. Advanced Radiology Consultants' Open MRI offers MORE. More open, More power, More speed, More efficiency, More accuracy and More comfort.

Advanced Radiology Consultants, LLC
Stratford, Orange, Trumbull, Shelton, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stamford
(203)337-9729, (877)673-6672
www.adrad.com


COMPREHENSIVE WOMEN'S IMAGING

The Board Certified Radiologists at ADVANCED RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, LLC have put together the professional & technical resources women need to monitor breast health. These include: mammography, breast MRI, bone mineral density screening (DEXA), ultrasound examination, and image guided non-surgical biopsy. The group is accredited by the American College of Radiology and is pleased to feature the ImageChecker® Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) system. This system provides their radiologists with the newest advancements in medical imaging and is designed to assist in minimizing false negative readings during mammogram screenings. They recommend an annual mammogram for women age 40 and older. Advanced Radiology has the premier group of women's imagers in Fairfield County.

The group is also on the leading edge of interventional women's health care and provides an alternative to hysterectomy for some patients with uterine fibroid tumors. Fibroid embolization is an interventional radiology procedure performed in conjunction with Bridgeport Hospital. They also feature high field MRI scans, low dose CT Scans, Nuclear Medicine, diagnostic x-ray and PET scanning, all interpreted by recognized experts in their subspecialities.

Advanced Radiology Consultants, LLC
Stratford, Orange, Trumbull, Shelton, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stamford
(203)337-9729, (877)673-6672
www.adrad.com


PASSIONATE ABOUT LEGAL SOLUTIONS

Attorneys Thomas Galvin Cotter, Clare Hannant & Matthias J. DeAngelo at THE COTTER LAW FIRM, LLC have the experience and background to handle a wide-range of legal problems for their clients. They recognize that each client has a unique need requiring a special legal answer, and keeping that client fully informed is a cornerstone of their philosophy. All three attorneys have abundant experience in courtroom and trial practice.

Tom is a third generation lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience. His daughter Darby Megan Cotter hopes to join his practice in the near future. He is quick to point out that he and his associates are passionate, but tough, about their practice of law. They take many referrals from other lawyers, tackling difficult & complex personal injury & Workers' Comp cases, in addition to handling criminal defense & DWI, and divorce & family law. For your initial consultation there is no charge.

The Cotter Law Firm, LLC
2563 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615
(203)502-2026
www.thecotterlawfirm.com


DON'T GET HURT TWICE

In today's climate, where insurance companies are resisting all cases, you need an attorney who will be thorough, energetic, committed and who will keep fighting for you. TOM YUDITSKI, ATTORNEY AT LAW represents persons & families who have suffered injuries due to the carelessness and negligence of others. His areas of experience include cases of automobile negligence, nursing home neglect & abuse, premises liability, medical malpractice, products liability and Workers' Comp cases. Attorney Yuditski has 40 years of experience in prosecuting claims against insurance companies.

Attorney Yuditski intentionally limits the size of his caseload and client base so that he can maintain an individualized approach, so your case will be directly handled by him. He handles all of the paperwork, follow-up and prosecution of all aspects of a client's case. His practice is designed to provide high-quality, efficient and expeditious service. Your initial consultation is provided free of charge. If your case is accepted, it is generally done so on a contingent fee basis. Contact Tom for an appointment.

Tom Yuditski, Attorney At Law
105 Brooklawn Pl, Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203)335-5996


COME BACK TO LIFE

All of the massage therapists at RESURRECT WITH MASSAGE are insured, state licensed, nationally certified & received extensive training in anatomy, pathology & kinesiology. Their training includes relaxation, deep tissue massage, medical & rehab, trigger point, sports (reduces injury & increases flexibility) and Chinese Cupping. Cupping uses negative static pressure to pull, lift, open, expand the body's soft tissues, and release stagnant blood flow and toxins. Chinese Cupping reaches through the deepest layer of muscles where sustained compression may not. The benefits of cupping succeed in producing lasting results with chronic conditions.

Massage therapy can help reduce chronic muscular pain & soreness, reduce stress & anxiety, increase circulation of blood & lymph and boost your immune system. It compliments many other therapies, including chiropractic, physical & occupational therapy and psychotherapy. Owner, lead therapist & cupping therapist Bianca Berrios & her team believe that therapeutic massage is an integral ingredient to achieving a healthy lifestyle. By receiving integrative massage therapy, clients are actively participating in a preventive health and wellness program.

Resurrect With Massage
1275 Post Rd, Ste A5, Fairfield, CT 06824
(203)545-1657
www.resurrectwithmassage.com


CONSISTENCY, QUALITY & PROFESSIONALISM

If you are looking for the best in house cleaning services, you'll want a company that is professional, experienced and thorough. Family owned & operated, MERRY MAIDS has serviced Fairfield County's finest homes since 1988, and many of their staff have been with them since they began. Owners Mindy & Paul Radzwilla, Office Manager Angela Spezza (who has been with them since 1991), Paula Finella (since 1988) and their team will work with you to customize each cleaning experience.

Merry Maids' services include washing floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning bathrooms, dusting furniture, cleaning kitchens, and much more. They also clean real estate and rental turnovers. If you own a rental property and need a reliable cleaning service to spruce it up before renting, or need that summer home opened or freshened up before your vacation begins, contact Merry Maids and rest assured of a job well done. They have been finalists for the "Dallen Peterson Award of Distinction" several times and have donated many days & hours to charities, including "Extreme Home Makeover." Fully insured & bonded, references are available upon request.

Merry Maids
18 Halley CT, Fairfield, CT 06825
(203)367-6243
www.merrymaids.com