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Our Nationwide Experience & Fast Response Time Puts Us Above The Rest.
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Dedicated attention means efficient and dependable real estate transactions.
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Not all law firms are created equal — particularly when it comes to the unique process of a home purchase, sale or refinance.
For over 20 years Baillie & Hershman has been delivering comprehensive real estate legal services to buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate agents, and lenders across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Rhode Island, Maine and the District of Columbia. And, through our partner company, Associate Attorney Title & Closing (“AATC”), we extend our services nationwide.
Our focus on real estate law is further exemplified by some our attorneys being Residential Real Estate Board Certified Specialists by the Connecticut Bar Association. The attorneys who hold this certification have met rigorous criteria, demonstrating their expertise and experience in their field.
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Clients trust the attorneys of Baillie & Hershman to manage their real estate settlement services.
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Residential & Commercial Real Estate Law
We have over 150 years of combined experience among us and understand the nuances of residential, commercial, and relocation real estate transactions.
What Makes Us Your Trusted Legal Partner
As your legal representative, our attorneys’ focus is to provide you with the level of assurance and legal support needed to efficiently close your transaction.
Exemplary Customer Service
We are extremely proud to have assembled an exceptional team of attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants — they truly represent the pinnacle of their field in terms of knowledge and customer satisfaction.
We Are Here When You Need Us Most
At Baillie & Hershman, we understand that there may be last-minute questions and time-sensitive issues. We take pride in being available when you need us.
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Our Practice Areas
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Our entire staff takes great pride in providing industry-leading professional guidance, support and customer service to ensure an organized, streamlined and successful closing.
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Attorney
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Our Legal Team
Donald S. Baillie
Senior Partner
Jay N. Hershman
Partner
Lauren A. Scotton-Flannery
Attorney
Tamara L. Peterson
Attorney
Gary J. Kravetz, Esq
Of Counsel
Matthew W. Kerner
Attorney
Ryan E. Schlotterback
Attorney
Michael J. Barrows, Esq
Of Counsel
Edward J. Mitchell
Attorney
CHESHIRE, CT
90 Hinman Street
First Floor
Cheshire, CT 06410
Phone: 203-272-7000
Fax: 203-272-7100
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FAIRFIELD, CT
2452 Black Rock Tpk
Suite 8
Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: 203-581-1712
Fax: 203-272-7100
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GREENWICH, CT
115 Mason Street
First Floor
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203-272-7000
Fax: 203-272-7100
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W. HARTFORD, CT
15 N. Main Street
Suite 100
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: 203-272-7000
Fax: 203-272-7100
By Appointment Only
BRONXVILLE, NY
116 Kraft Avenue,
Suite 12
Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: 914-337-6300
Fax: 914-337-6913
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WELLESLEY, MA
40 Washington St
Suite 200
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 617-723-1827
Fax: 203-272-7100
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DANVERS, MA
175 Andover Street
Suite 204
Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 203-272-7000
Fax: 203-272-7100
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Client Testimonials
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My wife and I have used Attorney Tamara Peterson and her team at Baillie & Hershman P.C. to close the purchase and sale of several houses. The team is knowledgeable, professional, and always responds quickly to questions, even if they’ve already answered them. I will not hesitate to call Tamara the next time I am buying or selling a house.
K. WokanoviczHome Buyer & Seller
I have worked with attorney Kravetz for many years on some very complex projects. His knowledge and guidance have been a tremendous advantage in completing these transactions In addition opposing council have also commented on what a pleasure Gary is to work with. It is a honor to have him on my team.
H. BeeBusiness Man
I am exceedingly happy with the performance of Attorney Gary Kravitz. The quality that stands out with Gary, is that he cares about the client. I have been involved in hundreds deals, different issues always come up, Gary is one of the few who takes the time to explain all aspects of even the most complicated situations and most Importantly how to correct them. I feel his experience allows him to communicate with even the most season litigators, resulting in deals that would normally be stalled due to frivolous litigation, are able to be closed because of Gary.
H. M. ZeaBusiness Man
Attorney Lauren Scotton represented us in the purchase of a new home and made it a seamless process while two of the buyers were still out of state. Lauren and her paralegal, Kristina, were always prompt to respond via email or phone and handled an in depth search of the title deed. She clearly explained the main points of the contract we signed, what potential issues we would face/need to deal with, and pushed to help resolve a permitting issue before we closed on our house. Her attentiveness and professionalism has made us repeat clients and we plan to use her services when we sell our home. We would highly recommend Lauren Scotton for your title and closing attorney needs at Baillie and Hershman P.C offices. Thank you again, Lauren!
C. ScottHome Buyer
Nicole and I had a wonderful experience working with Baillie & Hershman, and you specifically. You were all prompt with responses, and always willing to answer any sort of question no matter how silly they may have seemed. The actual closing was thorough and seamless, and you didn’t spare any details but also broke down the information in a way that made sense. Would definitely recommend you to anyone in the future!
T. Dabian & N. SilvaHome Buyer
Outstanding Real Estate Attorneys – Highly Recommended! I recently worked with Baillie & Hershman for the purchase of a condominium in Connecticut, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their exceptional service. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and highly capable real estate law firm, Baillie & Hershman is the best choice. I am incredibly grateful for their outstanding service and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone buying or selling property in Connecticut!
B. LowellHome Buyer
I’ve been working with Baillie & Hershman for over 20 years, they have closed many sales for me over the years and I’ve recommended them to my family and friends. They are well organized, pay attention to every detail, knowledgeable, and professional. They make everything easy and transactions close smoothly and on time. If you need an exceptional real estate attorney, I highly recommend Baillie & Hershman P.C.
M. MaldonadoHome Buyer & Seller
Jay and his team (especially Bernadette) were extremely helpful through my home buying experience! They both worked diligently and made sure we were taken care of. We had an awful experience with our loan officer and Jay & his team were always on top of him. I would highly recommend them and will be using them going forward for any future needs!
A. GuerraHome Buyer
Working with Attorney Matthew Kerner is an absolute pleasure and privilege. He brings a rare and much needed combination of kindness, professionalism, and local knowledge that instills confidence in every client interaction. What sets him apart is not only his expertise but also his collaborative spirit—always approachable, responsive, and solution-oriented. I’m consistently impressed by his ability to navigate complex situations with both clarity and compassion, leaving my clients feeling supported and well-represented. I’m truly grateful to have Matt as part of my “dream team” of trusted colleagues.
M. PalleyLic. Real Estate Salesperson
Matt was amazing to work with through our home buying process. As first time buyers, we were unfamiliar with many parts of the process which is also often stressful. Matt was incredibly responsive and helpful the whole way, walked us through every part of it and made it as stress free as possible. He was always available to answer any questions we might have had, clearly explained everything we went through at the closing table and assisted us in working through any issues with closing delays or our lender. Working with Matt was a fantastic experience and I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone, we couldn’t have asked for better.
A. Kumar & C. VankovichHome Buyers, Dobbs Ferry, NY
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