Our team at Welcome Law Firm believes in providing results-driven representation to clients who turn to us for help with personal injury and immigration law matters. We offer personalized assistance as you fight to keep your family together or as you seek justice after an accidental injury. We know the challenges you face in Norfolk, Danbury, Waterbury, and surrounding areas.
We bring over four decades of combined legal experience to the table for our clients. We’ll protect your rights, handle your claim compassionately, and offer strategic legal support. We focus on clear communication when handling everything from car accident claims to deportation defense.
Our multilingual team serves clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese across Connecticut. Additionally, there’s no fee unless we win when you turn to us for assistance with a personal injury case.
We Have Over 40 Years of Combined Experience
Our extensive experience allows us to confidently handle claims for clients like you. We have extensive knowledge of the laws in Connecticut and a track record of successfully resolving cases for those who turn to us for help.
We handle immigration law, workers’ compensation claims, and personal injury disputes with precision and confidence.
We strive to secure positive outcomes for our clients in Danbury, Norfolk, Waterbury, and other nearby areas. We concentrate our efforts on providing results-driven representation and focused care throughout all stages of the legal process.
We’re a Multilingual Team
Our team includes dedicated legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys from a wide range of backgrounds. We have varied skills and experience, allowing our trilingual team to support the needs of our community.
Our team proudly serves clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing us to communicate clearly while delivering personalized legal support that we tailor to meet your needs.
We’ve Recovered Millions for Our Clients
We focus on helping our clients get the compensation they deserve when handling personal injury and workers’ comp claims. We believe that the liable party should have to cover all of your losses, including your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
We’ve helped our clients recover millions in compensation for their losses. We’re committed to helping you make a financial recovery for your losses. You can focus on healing while we focus on securing the results you deserve.
Types of Claims We Handle
We provide extensive legal services to clients in Connecticut. For example, you can turn to our dedicated team when you need help from a:
- Waterbury car accident lawyer
- Waterbury truck accident lawyer
- Waterbury motorcycle accident lawyer
- Waterbury premises liability lawyer
- Connecticut citizenship and naturalization lawyer
- Connecticut family visa lawyer
- Connecticut deportation defense lawyer
- Connecticut Green Card lawyer
- Connecticut asylum lawyer
You can discuss the services we offer in more detail when you contact our personal injury team for a risk-free initial consultation. You can also learn more about us.
We’ve Earned Recognition for Our Legal Services
Our team has earned recognition from several legal organizations. We’ve been rated by Super Lawyers since 2013 and have received additional recognition from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), and the American Bar Association (ABA).
We Focus on Building Community Ties
Our team believes in supporting our community in Waterbury and Danbury. As a local law firm, we focus on giving back and supporting our neighbors when they need legal assistance.
We’ve provided dedicated assistance to over 2,500 clients who have turned to us for help. You can learn more about us and the services our team members can offer in your specific situation when you reach out for a risk-free initial consultation.
Convenient Office Locations
Each of our offices has convenient access to major highways and public transportation. We serve clients throughout the state. Our team is available for appointments in the evenings and on weekends, if necessary.
WATERBURY OFFICE
80 Central Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702
Danbury Office
57 North Street Suite 405, Danbury, CT 06810
Hartford Office
1 Lewis St 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
Bridgeport Office
277 Fairfield Ave Suite 204, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Norwalk Office
50 Washington Street Suite 903, Norwalk, CT 06854
New Haven Office
59 Elm Street Suite 550, New Haven, CT 06510
Meet the Dedicated Members of Our Team
Our legal team believes in tirelessly serving our clients. Each member of our team plays a crucial role in allowing us to provide comprehensive legal services to those in need in our community. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can address your legal concerns right now.
Our team includes:
James A. Welcome
Attorney James A. Welcome offers dedicated legal advocacy to clients like you. Attorney Welcome founded our firm and knows how to handle a wide range of legal claims. He’s here to help those in need.
Marina Brakefield
Marina Brakefield is a seasoned Immigration Attorney at Welcome Law Firm. She has over 20 years of experience helping clients like you. We’re proud to have her as a cornerstone of our firm’s immigration practice.
Stephanie Rios
Stephanie Rios is our Director of the Personal Injury Department at Welcome Law Firm. She earned an Associate degree in Criminal Justice and uses her training to help clients like you as they face legal challenges.
Ahmed Malik
Ahmed Malik is our Director of Operations and Marketing. He supports client services and manages our firm’s operational and marketing efforts. He plays a critical role as a member of our team.
Ana Welcome
Ana Welcome is our Firm Manager at Welcome Law Firm. In this role, she supports our firm’s operational excellence and promotes the satisfaction of our clients.
Johanna Idrovo-Sarmiento
Johanna Idrovo-Sarmiento is a skilled and experienced Immigration Paralegal for our team at Welcome Law Firm. She advocates for immigrants and handles cases with precision, empathy, and a deep commitment to justice.
Rosse Cardenas
Rosa Cardenas works as an immigration paralegal. She’s committed to helping clients as they deal with the intricacies of immigration law.
She’s fluent in both Spanish and English. Rosa keeps language from becoming a barrier to understanding and provides clear and comprehensive support to every client who turns to her for help.
Learn More About Us Today
We‘re here and ready to tell you more about us and the services offered by our firm when you contact us for help and support. You can take charge of your legal situation by turning to our skilled team at Welcome Law Firm right now.
Convenient Office Locations
Our firm strives to achieve maximum effectiveness by remaining more specialized than large, one-stop law firms
-James welcome / founder
Each of our offices has convenient access to major highways and public transportation. We serve clients throughout the state. Attorney Welcome is available for appointments on evenings and weekends, if necessary.
WATERBURY OFFICE
80 Central Ave
Waterbury, CT 06702
Danbury Office
57 North Street
Suite 405,
Danbury, CT 06810
Hartford Office
1 Lewis St
3rd Floor,
Hartford, CT 06103
Bridgeport Office
277 Fairfield
Ave Suite 204,
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Norwalk Office
50 Washington Street
Suite 903,
Norwalk, CT 06854
New Haven Office
59 Elm Street
Suite 550,
New Haven, CT 06510
Meet Our Team
Facing a legal matter can be confusing and stressful which is why all of our professionals at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome are dedicated to seeing you through this time without compromising your well-being and while seeing that your rights are protected.
James A. Welcome
FOUNDER & LEAD ATTORNEYAttorney James A. Welcome provides comprehensive legal advocacy for clients throughout Connecticut, with a focus on personal injury, workers' compensation, immigration law, and criminal law. He provides in-depth representation for those facing trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals.
Marina Brakefield
Immigration AttorneyMarina Brakefield is a seasoned Immigration Attorney at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome. With over twenty years of experience, she has become a cornerstone of the firm’s immigration practice, helping clients across a spectrum of issues, from deportation defense to family reunification and asylum claims.
Stephanie Rios
DIRECTOR OF PERSONAL INJURYStephanie Rios is the Director of the Personal Injury Department at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome. Her legal journey began at Naugatuck Valley Community College, where she was the first in her family to attend college, earning an Associate degree in Criminal Justice. Although she initially aspired to be a domestic violence prosecutor, her career path led her to a different yet impactful role in the legal field.
Ahmed Malik
Director of Marketing & OperationsAhmed Malik is the Director of Operations and Marketing at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome. He has been with the firm for six years, where he supports client services and manages both operational and marketing efforts.
Ana Welcome
Firm ManagerAna Welcome serves as the Firm Manager for the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, a role in which she is instrumental to the firm’s operational excellence and client satisfaction.
Johanna Idrovo-Sarmiento
Immigration ParalegalJohanna Idrovo-Sarmiento is an experienced Immigration Paralegal at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, where she advocates for immigrants with empathy, precision, and a commitment to justice.
Rosse Cardenas
Immigration ParalegalRosa Cardenas is an immigration paralegal committed to guiding clients through the intricacies of immigration law. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Rosa ensures that language is never a barrier to understanding, providing clear and comprehensive support to every individual.
