Our Story

Founded under the name Buckley & Parrett, the firm now known as Parrett Porto has been continuously serving clients since 1962. The initial emphasis of the firm’s practice was on individual clients, primarily in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, wills, probate, and family law. Over time, the firm’s corporate and business clientele expanded, along with the complexity of their legal needs. Today, in order to meet the ever-changing needs of its clients, Parrett Porto continues to grow by adding qualified attorneys to support existing practice areas as well as launching new practice areas needed to represent both individuals and business entities alike.

A full-service law firm, Parrett Porto’s philosophy centers on building positive relationships with each client by providing high-quality, comprehensive, cost-effective, and when needed, aggressive legal services. The attorneys at Parrett Porto all possess the skill, integrity, and experience needed to achieve positive results for our clients. At Parrett Porto, we believe there is no substitute for hard work. Whether we represent our clients in litigation in Superior Court, Federal Court, before the Appellate Court, or in alternative dispute resolution, our lawyers are always prepared, prompt, and ready to address every challenge. Through their diligent representation and advocacy over six decades, our attorneys have helped to shape the dynamic practice of law, and their achievements have been recognized on a State and Federal level.

Although Parrett Porto has grown, our clients still benefit from the same dedication that was the hallmark of the firm when we began more than 60 years ago. With a team of talented attorneys and an experienced and dedicated support staff, Parrett Porto has the critical mass needed to provide forceful and effective legal representation for our larger corporate clients, yet remains nimble enough to serve as concerned and engaged legal advisors for our individual clients.

Our dedication to our clients is also reflected in our commitment to giving back to the communities in which our attorneys live and work. At Parrett Porto, our attorneys are actively engaged in community service and proudly share their time, energy, and expertise with various communities throughout the State of Connecticut. Focus on community service is a priority for the firm and a cause championed by all of its attorneys. The firm’s community service includes:

• Membership and leadership positions on numerous local and state boards and commissions
• Service as counsel to various non-profit groups
• Serving as legal counsel to foundations and a variety of community, school, and charitable groups
• Active participation in bar sponsored and pro- bono cases and activities
• Active participation in the local and state bar associations
• Financial support to local and state charities and community initiatives

The attorneys at Parrett Porto understand the broader responsibility and the importance of being involved with and supporting our local communities and institutions that make a difference in the areas where we live and work

Excellence and commitment to our clients’ legal needs and dedication and service to our community was a pillar of the firm 60 years ago and remains so today.