- Child AbusePat is active in local community activities, including as a current member and past President of the Farmington Exchange Club and as a past Board Member of the Farmington Child Abuse Prevention Foundation. Pat lives in Farmington with his wife Lisa and their three children.
- Criminal DefenseUpon graduation from Fairfield, Pat worked days at the Hartford Superior Court has a temporary assistant clerk, going to law school at Western New England College, School of Law in the evenings, earning a Juris Doctor Degree in 1995. In June, 1995 Pat began the practice of law with his primary areas concentrating on real estate, business law, probate, personal injury and criminal law.
- DUI/DWIWe represent adults and juveniles accused of crimes in court, including charges of driving under the influence (DUI), as well as in proceedings to revoke or suspend driver’s licenses before the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Business FormationFrom business formation to all aspects of operating and running your business smoothly we can provide you with legal counseling and litigation services when necessary. We can help you prepare business contracts and other agreements, and assist you in navigating the regulatory requirements of running a business. We represent buyers and sellers of businesses in merger and acquisition transactions, including the financing and closing of the transaction.
- Business DisputesBusiness Law Scully, Nicksa & Reeve represents clients throughout Farmington Valley, including Avon, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, New Britain, New Hartford, Newington, Simsbury, Torrington, Hartford County, Litchfield County and New Haven County.
- Business TransactionsOur attorneys and experienced staff bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to these practice areas. From real estate closings or the drafting of a will to the most complex business transactions or court cases, our firm will work with you to achieve the best results.
- Real Estate TransactionsWe represent home buyers, sellers, builders and lenders in both residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout the state of Connecticut. We also represent buyers and sellers of commercial properties, including financing of those transactions. We are certified as being compliant with Best Practices under the recent TRID Rule by the Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company. We also represent landlords and tenants in commercial lease negotiations.
- Land Use and ZoningWe represent property owners and developers in land use matters including subdivision, zoning and wetlands issues in the Farmington Valley and beyond. We regularly appear before planning and zoning commissions and inland wetlands agencies on residential, commercial and industrial applications. We can help you assemble a team of trusted professionals including surveyors, engineers, architects and soil scientists who are experienced in preparing land use applications and appearing before local agencies. We have also successfully represented many clients who have had to appeal land use decisions in court. We have been involved with many complicated applications and high profile properties and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your project.
- Personal InjuryPersonal Injury Scully, Nicksa & Reeve represents clients throughout Farmington Valley, including Avon, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, New Britain, New Hartford, Newington, Simsbury, Torrington, Hartford County, Litchfield County and New Haven County.
- Estate PlanningAt Scully, Nicksa & Reeve, LLP, Philip J. Orzech covers a wide range of issues including contract law, landlord/tenant disputes, real estate, land use, will drafting, and estate planning. Philip is also a twice-commissioned First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard for the state of Connecticut, where he provides services as an Assistant Judge Advocate.
- WillsWills and Probate Scully, Nicksa & Reeve represents clients throughout Farmington Valley, including Avon, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, New Britain, New Hartford, Newington, Simsbury, Torrington, Hartford County, Litchfield County and New Haven County.
- TrustsHis practice concentrates in land use matters including planning, zoning and wetlands; residential and commercial real estate purchases, sales and financing; wills, trusts and probate; business law including forming LLC's and the purchase and sale of businesses; and courtroom litigation including trials and appeals.
- Power of AttorneyWe can help you write a will and/or form a trust, and advise you about powers of attorney and “living” wills (health care directives). We will fully explain the process and make sure your documents are compliant with the law. This can usually be done in one initial meeting (in person, or remotely if you prefer) and then a short meeting in our office to sign the documents after you have had a chance to review them and ask any questions. In complicated family situations we can work with you to identify and deal with any issues, as well as reduce or eliminate any state or federal estate tax liability in larger estates.
- ProbateA graduate of Yale University and the University of Connecticut School of Law, Attorney Nicksa has been practicing law in the central Connecticut region for over 40 years. Mr. Nicksa maintains an active practice in the areas of business law, estate planning, trust and estate administration and probate law. His clients include individuals, business owners, and commercial and industrial companies. He also practices in areas of residential and commercial closings and business formation.
- Tax LawContact Attorney Nicksa if you need assistance in the preparation of a will, trust, power of attorney or living will. He can also assist you in the development of a comprehensive estate plan, including tax issues, beneficiary designations and trust options.