Richard J. Margenot, Attorney at Law, Greenwich, Connecticut 1988-present

Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane, Attorneys, Greenwich, Connecticut 1985-1988

Recent Projects:

- Uncovered mortgage fraud

- Uncovered real estate fraud

- Stopped theft of home using bogus paperwork

- Sued New York lawyer for fraudulent conversion of estate funds

- Expert witness in real estate and probate legal malpractice cases

- Organized in home assisted living situation for mentally ill person to avoid commitment

- Litigating construction of a will in an adult adoption matter

- Currently serving as Conservator for incapable illegal immigrant under Order of deportation

- Detoxification of persons

- Use of Probate Courts to obtain civil warrants as a method of intervening with psychiatric offenders to prevent injury to third parties

- Opposing cell phone towers in donated open space as a community initiative

Special Interests:

- Conflict resolution through Arbitration and Mediation

- Forensic analysis of books and records

- Rights of children in custody matters

- Construction matters

- Conservator work for elderly and disabled

- Stopping unfunded mandates on health care system

Memberships and Awards

- Recipient Robert G. Krause Probate Pro Bono Award 1999, 2006, 2007

- Recipient Outstanding Service to Probate Courts 2005, 2007 in Children's matters

- Connecticut Bar Association, Greenwich Bar Association, Fairfield County Bar Association

- Member, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

- Associate Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

- Community Volunteer in youth, athletic and environmental matters

- Member, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

Additional Interests

- Commissioner of Claims, appointed by Court

- Committee of Superior Court, as auctioneer in foreclosure matters, appointed by the Court

- Conservator for elderly and persons with disabilities, appointed by the Court, and privately

- Trustee and administrator in estate matters, appointed by the Court, and privately

Preparing for

- Certified Fraud Examiner designation

- Board certification as Elder Law Attorney