Buying a home.
We review your purchase agreement before you sign, conduct a thorough title search, coordinate with your lender, and prepare every document for a smooth closing. A good closing has no surprises left in it for the day you sign.
Real estate attorneys · CT · MA · RI
You should never be surprised
You should never be surprised
at your own closing.
We handle your closing end to end, so you reach the table with no surprises. Four offices in Connecticut. We close throughout Massachusetts and handle Rhode Island closings.
Already have a purchase-and-sale agreement? Send us the draft before you sign. We'll review it free. No charge, no obligation.
Free consultationA reply within one business day4.8★ · 150+ Google reviews
10,000+
CT closings
Combined track record of the attorneys now practicing under Mancuso Carey.
15+
Years
Serving Connecticut real estate.
4
Offices
Colchester, Rocky Hill, Danielson, Milford.
3
States
Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Colchester · 116 Parum Rd
Rocky Hill · 1880 Silas Deane Hwy
Danielson · 33 Broad St
Milford · 185 Plains Rd
All 8 CT counties
Colchester · 116 Parum Rd
Rocky Hill · 1880 Silas Deane Hwy
Danielson · 33 Broad St
Milford · 185 Plains Rd
All 8 CT counties
What we handle
Three things a real estate attorney handles for you.
Whichever side of the transaction you're on, the work is the same: read everything, catch problems early, get the deal across the table.
Selling a property.
We protect your interests from contract negotiation through final disbursement. Title clearance, deed preparation, closing coordination. All handled, so you can close on time and move on.
Refinancing.
The same legal review as a purchase, with the same risks if it's done carelessly. We review your loan documents, confirm the figures, and make sure your rights are protected throughout the process.
Boring is the point.
In Connecticut and Massachusetts, an attorney is involved in essentially every closing: what matters is whether yours catches the problems first. A missed lien, a poorly reviewed contract, an unresolved title issue: any one can derail a deal. We work to make sure that doesn't happen.
Calls
A reply within one business day.
You always know where the transaction stands. Documents explained in plain English, not legalese.
Files
One team, one point of contact.
Every closing runs through a primary attorney, backed by a deep bench of closing attorneys and paralegals. Your file keeps moving.
Reach
Three-state reach.
Four Connecticut offices: Colchester, Rocky Hill, Danielson, Milford. We close in Massachusetts and handle Rhode Island closings too. One consistent process.
You should never be surprised at your own closing.How we work · Mancuso Carey
Find us
Four offices.
Four offices.
One firm.
We meet clients where the transaction is. Closings happen in the office closest to the property. Or remotely when the deal allows it.
01 OFFICE
Colchester
116 Parum Rd
Colchester, CT 06415
Eastern CT · New London Co. (860) 603-2258 02 OFFICE Rocky Hill 1880 Silas Deane Hwy
Suite 201, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Central CT · Hartford Co. (860) 532-0101 03 OFFICE Danielson 33 Broad St
Danielson, CT 06239
Northeastern CT · Windham Co. (860) 222-9452 04 OFFICE Milford 185 Plains Rd
Suite 202E, Milford, CT 06461
CT Shoreline · New Haven Co. (475) 345-3620
Colchester, CT 06415
Eastern CT · New London Co. (860) 603-2258 02 OFFICE Rocky Hill 1880 Silas Deane Hwy
Suite 201, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Central CT · Hartford Co. (860) 532-0101 03 OFFICE Danielson 33 Broad St
Danielson, CT 06239
Northeastern CT · Windham Co. (860) 222-9452 04 OFFICE Milford 185 Plains Rd
Suite 202E, Milford, CT 06461
CT Shoreline · New Haven Co. (475) 345-3620
What clients say
A closing moved up 30 days
“They helped us move our closing up a full 30 days on a week’s notice. Whenever we had a question, we could reach them right away.”Google review · Rocky Hill office
A deal saved after the lender balked
“When the mortgage company threw up a last-minute roadblock, the team spent hours on the phone chasing it down and saved the deal.”Google review · Rocky Hill office
A sale that nearly fell apart, closed the same day
“The office pulled the sale through, arranged for the disputed funds to be escrowed, and we closed and got the check by the end of the day.”Google review · Danielson office
Common questions
The things people ask first.
Short answers to the questions that come up on almost every call. There are more where these came from.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in Connecticut?
Connecticut is an “attorney state,” which generally means a licensed attorney handles every residential closing. Your attorney generally reviews the contract, orders and examines the title search, prepares closing documents, and works to make sure the transaction is on solid legal footing. Having your own attorney, rather than relying on the lender's counsel, means someone is looking out specifically for your interests.
Do you handle closings outside Connecticut?
Yes. Our four offices are in Connecticut, and we also close throughout Massachusetts and handle Rhode Island closings. Massachusetts matters are handled by the attorneys on our team who are admitted in Massachusetts. In Rhode Island we coordinate and conduct the closing, with signing handled locally and a Rhode Island–licensed attorney reviewing the documents that call for one.
When should I hire a closing attorney?
Reach out as soon as you're under contract. Or even before, if you have questions about a contract you're about to sign. The earlier we're involved, the more time we have to flag issues, manage contingencies, and keep the deal on schedule.
How long does a real estate closing take in Connecticut?
Most residential closings take between 30 and 60 days from the signed purchase agreement. The timeline depends on factors like mortgage approval, title search results, and how quickly all parties respond to requests. Having an attorney involved early helps keep things on schedule.
What's the difference between my attorney and the title company?
The title company issues the title insurance policy that protects you against future claims on the property. Your attorney represents you specifically: reviewing your documents, advising you on the contract, and working to make sure the deal protects your interests. The title company is part of the transaction; your attorney is on your side.
How much does a real estate attorney cost in Connecticut?
Our attorney fee is a flat $1,050 for most residential closings, quoted in writing before we start, the same whether you are buying or selling. It covers our legal work; title search, title insurance, and recording fees are third-party costs billed separately, at cost. The attorney fee is one part of your closing costs, which for buyers in Connecticut typically range from 2% to 5% of the purchase price and also include title insurance, recording fees, and lender charges. We give you a clear breakdown of your expected costs well before closing day. See the full breakdown.
More questions answered on the full FAQ, or just ask us directly.
Buying, selling, or refinancing?
Tell us about the transaction. We'll respond within one business day with next steps. Selling one home and buying the next? Tell us about both. We handle sales and purchases under one roof. Already under contract? Send us the agreement and we'll review it free: no charge, no obligation.
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