Frances B. Granquist
Contact Me: 203-787-2225
Email: fbg@pellegrinolawfirm.com
Practice Areas
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Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions
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Commercial and Residential Tax Appeals
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Condemnations
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Estate Planning (Married, Partners or Single)
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Wills & Trusts
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Elder Law
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Probate
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Reverse Mortgages
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Estate Planning for Pets
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Foreclosures
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Landlord Tenant Disputes
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Business Formations
Bar Admissions
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Connecticut, 1987
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U.S. District Court, 1988
Education
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia
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Juris Doctor
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Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
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Bachelor of Science
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Major: Accounting
Honors
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Recipient, The Hearts of The Community Award, Sacred Heart Academy
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Recipient, Chamber Choice Outstanding Contribution Award
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Recipient, Clelia Merloni Service Award
Frances B. Granquist's practice specializes in estate planning, probate, elder law, and all real estate transactions. This includes commercial and residential tax appeals, and landlord-tenant disputes.
Attorney Granquist is dedicated to helping individual clients. With a law degree and an undergraduate degree in accounting, she possesses the expertise to assist her clients in saving money in several areas, including estate planning, elder benefits, and tax appeals. She is always willing to educate the community about estate planning and elderly benefits through guest lectures, small groups, and nonprofit events.
Attorney Granquist has been an active member of the Hamden Chamber of Commerce since 1993. She served as Vice President from 1996 to 1997 and as President from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, she is a member of the Chamber's Women in Business Section and serves on its scholarship committee. Attorney Granquist is also a frequent speaker for the women enrolled in the Women to Work Program at the Keefe Center. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded the Outstanding Leadership and Service Award in 2001 and the Chamber Choice Outstanding Contribution Award in 2008.
Attorney Granquist has served on the Advisory Board of Sacred Heart Academy for ten years. In 2002, she received The Hearts of the Community Award. Frances has been actively involved with the Special Olympics, serving as the team handball site captain, and has been a Team Captain for Relay for Life each year since 2005.
Additionally, Attorney Granquist is a member of the Board of Directors at Albertus Magnus College and has participated in various committees, including the Connecticut Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee, the Community Service Committee, and the New Haven County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Committee. She is also a member of the New Haven and Connecticut Bar Associations and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Attorney Granquist earned her undergraduate degree in accounting from Fairfield University and her Juris Doctor degree from Mercer University. She was admitted to practice in State Court in 1987 and Federal Court in 1988.
Pro-Bono Activities
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Connecticut Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee
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Team Captain, Relay for Life
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Welfare to Work Program
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Junior Achievement
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Special Olympics
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Habitat for Humanity
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Chair SHA Action
Classes & Seminars
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Speaker for All Hearts Club of Greater New Haven, an Affiliate of Hospital of St. Raphael
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Lecturer at Gate-Way Community College and Albertus Magnus College for Senior Programs on Estate Planning
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Speaker Welfare to Work Program
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Speaker Women in Business Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce
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CT Builders Association
Professional Associations
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
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Board of Directors - Albertus Magnus College
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Hamden Chamber of Commerce,
Past President -
Women in Business Organization, Member
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New Haven Bar Association, Member
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Connecticut Bar Association, Member
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Women in Business Scholarship Committee, Member
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Sacred Heart Academy, Advisory Board
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
My husband and I hired Attorney Giacomo Tolomeo to handle our real estate closings and we couldn't be happier with the service. We had two transactions involving a land purchase and an Owner-Builder construction loan, which meant there were a lot of moving parts and specific requirements to manage.
Giacomo and his assistant, Roesann, were fantastic. They coordinated seamlessly with our bank. Giacomo made the closing process smooth and understandable. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, we can now focus on breaking ground on our new home with total peace of mind.
Daniella F.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Attorney Granquist was professional, polite & very kind. She took the time to explain things in an understandable way & was incredibly helpful. It was a positive experience & I look forward to working with her in the future if legal matters come up in the New Haven area
Elizabeth H.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Gayle Sims has given us both outstanding legal advice. In 2015 she helped obtain a long overdue divorce with the minimum of trauma. She was a surefooted guide through the court and her steady and gentle manner gave us great confidence.
Recently Gayle acted as our lawyer in the sale of our home & the purchase of a new apartment. She took a great load off our minds by doing the paperwork, title searches etc, in a calm & efficient manner. We hit a rough spot with the sale and she was firm in her support of her client (us) and eventually worked it out to our favor.
We could not recommend her too highly to any prospective client. She has a first rate & firm grasp of the law but explains it clearly to her clients in a non-technical manner. In short she is a legal treasure & we would use her services again if the need arose.
Donna C.
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My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Mr Michael Safer, Attorney at Law. His expertise is incredible as well as his many years of experience. He gives expert Advice and is very savvy with the laws of CT. We feel very satisfied and confident with his Services.
Naomi P.