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About Richard David Carella

Richard David Carella is a lawyer practicing estate planning, zoning, planning and land use, farm and ranch law and 11 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years. Richard practices at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. in Middletown, CT.

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July 31, 2020
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Talked a good game, but was ineffective from beginning to end. Unwilling to do difficult tasks; easily cowed by opposition and tough challenges; failed to see obvious pitfalls; far to much self and firm interest ahead of client's interest. Not flexible nor strategic in his thinking. A paper-pusher, bureaucratic attitude toward the law that did not adequately account for special situations and circumstances. Too reluctant or incapable of taking advice/guidance from others, or adapting when necessary to change. A mediocre-lawyer who misrepresented his skill set, abilities and commitment to both client and winning.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Real Estate
  • Commercial Law
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Practice
  • Other 5
    • Farm and Ranch Law
    • Probate
    • Wills
    • Trusts
    • Land Use & Zoning

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Connecticut
    1992, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    2009, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut
    Class of 1988
    B.S.

Richard David Carella

Principal at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.
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300 Plaza Middlesex, 203 Main StreetMiddletown, CT 06457U.S.A.

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