Collins Hannafin P.C.

Collins Hannafin, P.C., established in 1963 in Danbury, Connecticut, represents a full-service law firm with deep roots serving Fairfield and Southern Litchfield County communities for more than 60 years. The firm's divorce and family law practice benefits from attorneys collectively bringing more than 80 years of combined practical legal experience in family law matters, positioning the firm to serve clients with sophisticated expertise grounded in decades of actual practice. The firm's full-service practice encompasses divorce and family law among numerous other practice areas, enabling clients to address multiple legal needs through a single trusted advisor. Eva M. DeFranco serves as a certified, trained mediator who has successfully brought hundreds of family law cases to favorable settlement outcomes and stands ready to help spouses reach mutually beneficial divorce settlements through mediation rather than contentious litigation. Her mediator certification reflects specialized training and demonstrated skill in facilitating settlement negotiations, helping parties communicate effectively, and identifying common ground amid conflict and emotional intensity. This mediation expertise provides clients with a settlement-focused alternative to protracted litigation when both parties are willing to work toward compromise. Collins Hannafin's reputation reflects more than 60 years of consistent, high-quality legal service to Danbury and surrounding Fairfield County communities. The firm's AV Preeminent Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell represents the most prestigious rating available on that peer review system, reflecting attorney recognition for legal ability and ethical standards. This professional recognition speaks to the firm's commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and genuine client service. The firm's expertise encompasses high-net-worth divorces involving significant assets, complex property division, child custody and support matters, and the full spectrum of family law concerns families face when relationships end. For Danbury and Fairfield County families seeking experienced, well-established family law representation grounded in more than 60 years of community service and extensive combined attorney expertise, Collins Hannafin, P.C. offers a partnership built on proven excellence and professional recognition.