Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito, Family Law Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
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Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Welty Esposito & Wieler LLC.
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- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from New Haven, CONNECTICUT.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito: Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Welty Esposito & Wieler LLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Thomas takes on
Thomas concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in New Haven, Connecticut
Thomas takes family law matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito — family law lawyer in New Haven
Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito is an attorney based in New Haven, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Welty Esposito & Wieler LLC.
Thomas A. Esposito was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from Notre Dame High School of West Haven in 1983. After studying two years at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, he received his B.S. in Criminal Justice at The University of New Haven.
Thom received his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1990 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in the same year.
In 1991 he started the law firm of Esposito & Volza, where his practice developed into the areas of divorce, custody, child protection. Assisted Reproductive Technology law and open-adoption agreements. In 2006, Thom became a Co-Founding Member and Partner at the law firm of Welty Esposito & Wieler LLC.
Throughout his career, Thom has regularly served as a special master in the New Haven Family Court and at the Regional Family Trial Docket. Thom has acted as a mediator in the Judicial Branch’s Child Protection Mediation Program and has served on several Connecticut Judicial Branch Committees and Task Forces including the Juvenile Practice Book Revisions Task Force; Training, Standards and Qualifications of Child Protection Attorneys Committee; Non-Adversarial Dispute Resolution Committee; Committee on Uniformity of Court Procedures in Family and Juvenile Matters.
Thom has lectured statewide at conferences and seminars on the topics of custody, visitation, child protection litigation, open adoption, and child protection mediation.
As an expansion of his child protection practice, Thom has been representing foster and adoptive parents privately and through the Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Families since 2000, negotiating and drafting open adoption agreements in child protection cases.
In 2010, Thom received his certification from The National Association of Counsel for Children as a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist.
Thom is currently an Adjunct Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law where he teaches Advanced Juvenile Law: Child Protection Practice in Connecticut.
In May of 2020, Thom earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University.
Thom has been selected to the 2016-2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers® List in the practice of Family Law. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor.
Working with Thomas on a family law matter
Thomas A. Esposito was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from Notre Dame High School of West Haven in 1983. After studying two years at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, he received his B.S. in Criminal Justice at The University of New Haven. Thom received his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1990 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar…
Who Thomas represents
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in New Haven and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Quinnipiac University
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Thomas studied at — in Quinnipiac University.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed — in Quinnipiac University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Thomas has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito's office in New Haven
Thomas's primary office is at 385 Orange Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06511. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Welty Esposito & Wieler LLC
385 Orange Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
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How to hire Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Thomas
Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Thomas A. "Thom" Esposito
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside New Haven?
Thomas is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Thomas will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Thomas?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new family law clients right now?
Thomas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving New Haven, Hartford and Stamford in Connecticut
Thomas handles family law matters throughout Connecticut. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.
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