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Frances Granquist

Frances B. Granquist

Contact Me: 203-787-2225

Email: fbg@pellegrinolawfirm.com

Practice Areas

  • Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions

  • Commercial and Residential Tax Appeals

  • Condemnations

  • Estate Planning (Married, Partners or Single)

  • Wills & Trusts

  • Elder Law

  • Probate

  • Reverse Mortgages

  • Estate Planning for Pets

  • Business Formations
     

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut, 1987

  • U.S. District Court, 1988

Frances B. Granquist's practice specializes in estate planning, probate, elder law, and all real estate transactions. This includes commercial and residential closings, tax appeals, and creating leases and entities to hold real estate. 

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Attorney Granquist is dedicated to helping individual clients. With a law degree and an undergraduate degree in accounting, she has the expertise to help her clients save money across several areas. She is always willing to educate the community about estate planning and elderly benefits through guest lectures, small groups, and nonprofit events.

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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.

 

Attorney Granquist has served on the Advisory Board of Sacred Heart Academy for over ten years and the Board of Directors of Albertus Magnus College. She has served on various committees throughout her career, including the Connecticut Bar Association's Pro Bono Committee, the Community Service Committee, and the New Haven County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service Committee. She is also a member of the New Haven and Connecticut Bar Associations, as well as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

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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 the State Court in 1987 and the Federal Court in 1988.

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Connecticut Bar Association's Committee

  • State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Appointed Trustee

  • Relay for Life

  • Welfare to Work Program

  • Junior Achievement

  • Special Olympics

  • Habitat for Humanity

  • Chair SHA Action

  • Labor Day Race Water Station

  • Albertus Magnus College Board of Directors

  • Sacred Heart Academy Advisory Board

  • Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce

  • Confirmation Class Teacher

Professional Associations

  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member

  • New Haven Bar Association, Member

  • Connecticut Bar Association, Member

Education

  • Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia​

  • Juris Doctor

  • Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

  • Bachelor of Science

  • Major: Accounting

Awards

  • The Hearts of The Community Award, Sacred Heart Academy

  • Chamber Choice Outstanding Contribution Award

  • Clelia Merloni Service Award

  • Outstanding Leadership & Service Award, Hamden Chamber of Commerce

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.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY
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.

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