ABOUT US

Jeffrey D. Mickelson is a graduate of the University of Florida and Nova University Law School.  He is a former co-chairman of the Family Law Section of the Hartford County Bar Association.  Jeff practices exclusively in the area of family law, including litigation, collaborative law and mediation.  Jeff volunteers as a Special Master for Hartford, Tolland, New Britain and Middlesex County, as well as the Regional Custody Court for high conflict divorce and custody matters.  He is also a special master for the Hartford Superior Court's Early Intervention Program.  A considerable portion of his practice is devoted to serving as attorney or guardian ad litem for minor children whose parents are going through divorce.  Jeff is a member of the CDLA and CCDM, as well as the American, Connecticut, and Hartford County Bar Associations.

Ira A. Jacobs is a graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton and Syracuse University College of Law.  The primary focus of his practice is in family law with litigation, collaborative law and mediation.  Ira volunteers as a Special Master for Hartford, Tolland, New Britain and Middlesex County Courts and is a Special Master at the Hartford Superior Court's Early Intervention Program.  Ira devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing children, including special needs children, as their attorney or guardian ad litem in Family and Probate Courts.  Ira is a member of the CCDM, CCDL, and CCCFLG, as well as the Connecticut and Hartford County Bar Associations.

Margaret M. Bozek is a graduate of Albertus Magnus College and the University of Connecticut School of Law.  Her background includes work as a mediator with Family Relations in Superior Court and Small Claims Court.  She concentrates her practice in the area of family law with litigation, collaborative law and mediation, as well as the representation of children.  She volunteers as a Special Master for Hartford Superior Court.  Margaret is a member of the CCDM, CCDL, CCCFLG, and the Connecticut Bar Association.  She is a co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Hartford County Bar Association.          

Legal Assistants

Any law practice is only as good as its support staff.  Our practice is complemented by the superior services of Sheryl Goldberg, Kristin Paradise and Theresa StAmand, our qualified and professional legal assistants.  They are available to assist you and will act as liaisons for those times when the attorneys may be in court or with other clients.

CDLA - Collaborative Divorce Lawyers Association

CCDM - Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution

CCDL - Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Lawyers

CCCFLG - Central Connecticut Collaborative Family Law Group