For 30 Years Attorneys Scott McCarthy and Kenneth Taylor have practiced law together successfully serving the Greater New Milford Community, Litchfield and Fairfield Counties. Professional service and attention have always been the hallmark of Attorney’s McCarthy and Taylor. Our legal representation and advice have established a firm foundation for our indisputable reputation in the legal communit
y. Our attorneys and staff are viewed as an extension of the firm; each providing the highest level of personal service to the firm’s clients. In providing this level of service, we consistently exceed the expectations of our clients. With respect to all services provided by our law practice, the firm is committed to providing the most innovative, effective, efficient and cost-conscious representation; consistently and appropriately mindful of the budget needs of our clients. For more than 30 years, Scott McCarthy and Kenneth Taylor have practiced law together in both Litchfield and Fairfield counties; consistently delivering outstanding, cost-effective services to their clients. Deeply committed to our clients’ legal causes, Scott and Ken have firmly established a reputation for fearlessly protecting our client rights and tirelessly advocating their position. Our decades of experience practicing together allows us to combine forces when necessary, bringing forth the best of disciplines and delivering successful results. Our boutique size allows us to keep overhead low and provide our clients with a level of service large overstaffed firms simply can’t match. Grounded in New Milford and an integral member of the community, we have generations of clients who have come to trust us with their most important legal needs. Our small firm structure allows us to deliver high quality legal services in a cost efficient and cost-effective manner eliminating high overhead cost structures without sacrificing service. Building Strong Cases
With extensive experience and a highly regarded record of accomplishment, our lawyers provide legal representation tailored to our clients’ specific circumstances. We are known for building strong cases that tell our clients’ stories accurately and compassionately and developing solutions that meet our clients’ needs. Clients of our firm enjoy the personal attention of a small law firm and the extensive resources of a much larger organization. We employ cutting-edge courtroom technology and work with well-regarded experts and specialists to develop the most compelling cases and solutions for our clients. Dedicated to Seeking Justice
In addition to skill, experience and resources, our attorneys and staff are dedicated to seeking justice and committed to helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes. Our clients are people with needs, concerns and problems that we can address; we never forget that our clients are people, not a case file or number. We promptly answer questions, address concerns and steer our clients toward services that can help during difficult times. We understand that needing a lawyer usually means that something is wrong in a person’s life. We are sensitive to client uncertainty and apprehension about the legal process. We keep our clients fully informed as their cases move forward. McCarthy - Partner
As a seasoned litigator, who has won numerous jury trials, Attorney McCarthy is at home in the courtroom. When necessary, Attorney McCarthy is not hesitant to bring a matter to trial. Additionally, should a case be tried and the verdict contested, Attorney McCarthy is a practiced Appellate Attorney. He has successfully argued cases before the Worker’s Compensation Board of Review; Connecticut Appellate Court; and Connecticut Supreme Court. Regardless of the trajectory of a case, Attorney McCarthy is capable of litigating the matter to its ultimate conclusion. Attorney Scott McCarthy, practicing law for 30 years, graduated cm laude from Villanova University in 1988 and from Boston College School of Law in 1991. Attorney McCarthy has advocated for individuals with legal issues primarily in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury and Criminal Law
Most cases, however, resolve short of trial. Attorney McCarthy practices with a “prepare for the worst, and hope for the best” mentality. From intake, cases are prepared for trial enabling Attorney McCarthy to negotiate from a position of strength. Attorney McCarthy and his wife, Ann, also an attorney, reside in Litchfield County, where they have raised their three children. As a neighbor, Attorney McCarthy is invested in his clients’ cases. He and his support staff pride themselves on being friendly and accessible. Kenneth E. Taylor - Partner
A practicing attorney for more than 35 years, Attorney Kenneth Taylor spends the majority of his time on Divorce & Family Law cases and representing a large number of clients in Residential Real Estate Law for the firm. Based on his broad experience, Attorney Taylor also handles general litigation, with notable cases and outcomes in Practice Areas such as Personal Injury Law and Workers’ Compensation. Attorney Taylor’s collaborative philosophy is the key to his success with Divorce & Family Law, an area known for contentious and often painful proceedings. In dealing with the issues of divorce, custody, and finances, Attorney Taylor engages in a new model of divorce known as the collaborative approach. It differs in key ways from traditional divorce, in which both sides hire attorneys and essentially fight, and also differs from mediation, in which a neutral mediator (not necessarily an attorney) represents neither side but shepherds both toward an acceptable outcome. Collaborative divorce is a hybrid method in which spouses are each represented by an attorney. Both sides agree to work collaboratively and amicably toward a resolution, and the process begins with setting mutual goals. Collaborative divorce can save money, and it avoids long-term scars for the families involved. Attorney Taylor is a member of the Collaborative Divorce Group of Western Connecticut, and The Litchfield County Collaborative Divorce Group. Attorney Taylor also recently completed a 40 hour training course through the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce to become certified in divorce mediation. In this process, a neutral mediator shepherds the parties toward a mutually acceptable outcome without formally representing either side. Both mediation and collaborative divorce tend to avoid the long-term scars that result from traditional divorce, which is an important consideration for spouses with children and extended families. Ken has three daughters all raised in New Milford, Ct. and currently resides on a small horse farm in Newtown Ct.
