Douglas J. Wells

Douglas J. Wells

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Law Office of Douglas J. Wells

Criminal Law Lawyers in Greenwich, CT in Greenwich, CT

Greenwich, CT203-622-4455
Criminal LawCriminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)DUI/DWITraffic ViolationsFamily LawChild Support

About Douglas J. Wells

Douglas has been an attorney for over thirty years, admitted to practice in the courts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and the United States District Courts of Connecticut. The first five years of his legal career were spent as a prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office of Suffolk County and Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where he litigated more than one hundred criminal trials, securing convictions for those charged with murder, rape, robbery, arson and other serious felonies. Currently, Douglas concentrates his practice in the area of criminal defense, including DWI and motor vehicle charges. He also litigates divorce and family law matters, including legal separation, child custody & visitation, paternity and parental rights proceedings.Out of the courtroom setting, Douglas negotiates prenuptial agreements and serves as a mediator in reaching separation agreements between divorcing spouses. Douglas also handles probate court matters, including estate administration, will contests, paternity and adoption proceedings. He helps clients plan their estates with wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and living wills. Douglas is actively involved in his community. He serves on the Board of the Indian Harbor District as Chair of the Legal Committee, and is a District 2 member of the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting, serving as Chair of the Legislative & Rules Committee since 1998. Douglas is a member of American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Fairfield County Bar Association, and Greenwich Bar Association, and serves as a Special Master for the Stamford Superior Court. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Douglas J. Wells included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Douglas J. Wells Included on the 2022Connecticut Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • New England Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 1976
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, 1971
  • B.A.
  • Honors: With Honors
  • Honors: Dean's List
  • Major: History
  • References
  • Robert Marks, Marks Ventures, (203) 629-3306
  • Dr. Richard Hart, American Diagnostica, (203) 602-7777

Pro Bono Activities

  • Connecticut Legal Services, Pro Bono Counsel, 1996 - 2008
  • Ancillary Businesses
  • Real Estate Broker

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut, 1986
  • Massachusetts, 1977
  • U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1987

Other Affiliations

  • Town of Greenwich, 1995 - 2008 (RTM Member)
  • Indian Harbor District, 1995 - 2008 (Board Member)
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Delta Psi

Attorney Details

Full NameDouglas J. Wells
FirmLaw Office of Douglas J. Wells
AddressGreenwich, CT, 35 Mason Street, 3rd Floor, Greenwich, CT
Phone203-622-4455
Phone203-302-3883
Websitewww.dougwells.com
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