Law Firm Overview

Richard H. Raphael, Attorney at Law, practices in family law, personal injury, and litigation in the Westport, Connecticut area. He prides himself in providing personalized, professional representation to all of his clients. Mr. Raphael has practiced in Connecticut since 1979, first in New Canaan and then, since 1991, in his own firm in Westport. While in New Canaan, he enjoyed a term as president of the New Canaan Bar Association. Currently he is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Mr. Raphael completed his undergraduate education in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his J.D. (law degree) from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1979. Since that time, he has been practicing in Connecticut primarily in family law, and other litigation including personal injury and commercial litigation.

Mr. Raphael prides himself on is his personal approach to representation. He provides his clients with individual, one-on-one attention.

Mr. Raphael offers a free initial consultation, to answer your questions, discuss the issues of your case, and explain the relevant law.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce / Family Law
• Custody
• Personal Injury
• Automobile Accidents
• Litigation
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate
• Wills

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Uniform Commercial Code, Construction Law, Construction Liens, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Defense, Premises Liability -- Defense, Slip and Fall -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate Law, Securities Law