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ABOUT THE FIRM

Exceptional Representation

Founded in 1977, Tarpey & Alexander, LLC, (Formerly Devlin, Peters & Tarpey, LLC) has been providing the local area with unparalleled legal services. Even though the name of the firm has changed, we are still the same small law firm.  Our team of 2 lawyers and experienced staff will walk you through each step of your case, taking care of any questions you may have along the way.   The firm handles your legal questions and issues in a prompt, confidential and professional manner.   With Tarpey & Alexander, LLC, you will feel comfortable, safe, and confident. Get in touch with us today — we look forward to hearing from you.

MEET OUR LEGAL TEAM

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Michael J. Devlin - Retired 2021

Founding Partner

Attorney Michael J. Devlin, one of the two founding members of the firm, has over 45 years of experience in the legal field and specializes in Personal Injury Law.  He graduated from the University of Connecticut with his Bachelor's Degree in 1968 and his Juris Doctor in 1971.   In 1975 he worked as a Public Defender at the Court of Common Pleas in Tolland County and was there until 1977 when Attorney Devlin and Attorney Robert F. Peters founded the firm.  From 1985 to 2007 he served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Union.  He served as President of the Tolland County Bar Association from 1983-1984.  Michael Devlin officially retired July 1, 2021.

Education

     - University of Connecticut (J.D., 1971)

     - University of Connecticut (B.A., 1968)

Professional and Community Activites

     - Somers Volunteer Firefighter and EMT (Retired)

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Kerry A. Tarpey

Partner

Attorney Kerry A. Tarpey graduated from the College of Holy Cross with her Bachelors degree in 1987 and the Western New England School of Law with her Juris Doctor in 1992.  She was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1992; the Massachusetts bar in 1993; the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 1993; and the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts in 1994.    From 1995 to 2002, Attorney Tarpey was a member of the Statewide Grievance Committee and served as its Vice-Chair from 1999 to 2001.  She joined the firm in 2000.  She is currently a member of the Tolland County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations as well as the North Central Connecticut Lawyers Association.  Attorney Tarpey's concentration is Family Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, Collections and Foreclosure Law.  She also serves as a guardian ad litem for minor children in divorce proceedings and as an attorney for minor children.  

Education

     - Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1992)

     - Holy Cross College (B.A., 1987)

Areas of Practice

     - Divorce Law, 

     - Representation of Children as Guardian ad Litem

         and as their Attorney

      - Civil Litigation

      - Bank Representation

      - Real Estate

      - Probate Court Matters

Bar and Court Admission

     - State of Connecticut, 1992

     - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1993

     - U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1993

     - U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1994

Professional Associations and Memberships

     - Connecticut Bar Association

     - American Bar Association

     - Tolland County Bar Association, President (2003 to 2004)

     - North Central Connecticut Lawyers Association

     - Statewide Grievance Committee, Member (1995 to 2001)

     - Statewide Grievance Committe, Vice Chair (2000 to 2001)

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AnnMarie Alexander

Partner

Attorney AnnMarie Alexander graduated from the American International College with her Bachelor's Degree in 1985 and the Western New England College School of Law with her Juris Doctor in 2001.   She was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in January 2002; the Connecticut bar in June 2002; the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts in May 2002; the United States District Court, District of Connecticut in September 2003; and the United States Supreme Court in January 2012.  From 2001 to 2002, Attorney Alexander worked as a Law Clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Trial Court, Juvenile Court Department.  She joined the firm in 2002.  Since 2007 she has served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Union.   She is currently a member of the Tolland County, Hampden County and Massachusetts Bar Associations as well as the North Central Connecticut Lawyers Association, in which she has been the Treasurer since 2003.  She also served as the President of the WNEC Law Alumni Association from 2006 to 2007.  Her concentration is Real Estate Law, Juvenile and Family Law, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Law and Civil Litigation.

Certification: Children and Family Law Trial Panel, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

 

Education

     - Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 2001)

     - American International College (B.A. 1985)

Areas of Practice

     - Criminal Law

     - Divorce/Custody

     - Civil Litigation

     - Juvenile Law

     - Real Estate 

Bar and Court Admission

     - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2001

     - State of Connecticut, 2002

     - U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 2002

     - U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 2003

     - United States Supreme Court

Professional Associations and Memberships

     - Tolland County Bar Association (2002 to present)

     - North Central Connecticut Lawyers Association (2002 to            Present)

     - North Central Connecticut Lawyers Association, Treasurer

        (2003 to Present)

     - Hampden County Bar Association

     - Massachusetts Bar Association

     - Certification:  Children and Family Law Trial Panel,

        Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Professional and Community Activities

     - WNEC Law Alumni Association, Present (2006 to 2007)

        and Member (2004 to 2007)

 

CONTACT US

11 South Rd, P.O. Box 400
Somers, CT 06071

Phone: (860) 749-0793

Fax: (860) 763-4302

©2021 by Tarpey & Alexander, LLC.

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