Vincent J. Averaimo, Esq.
Mr. Averaimo joined the law firm of Kapusta & Otzel in 2001. He became a partner of what is now known as Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo in 2008. He is licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut. He has also served as Adjunct Professor of business law at the University of New Haven and currently teaches courses in Short Sales and 1031 Exchanges for the Dares Institute.
Areas of Practice
- Civil and Corporate Litigation
- Probate Administration and Litigation
- Title Litigation
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Foreclosure litigation representing Banks and individuals
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
- Collections
- Landlord/Tenant Law
Notable Legal Activities Past and Present
- Litigation Counsel for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Chicago Title Insurance Company and First American Title Insurance Company
- Counsel to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority in Foreclosure Matters throughout the State of Connecticut
- Conducted significant research in equitable adoption principles, ownership and holder of Promissory Notes in foreclosure litigation, fraudulent conveyances, the Mortgage Release Statute and Home Improvement Contractor’s Act
- Assist The Milford Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and The Boys and Girls Club of Milford, Inc. with corporate governance, compliance and other legal matters
- Conducted many presentations before numerous Real Estate Companies regarding Real Estate Transactions and Their Legal Effects upon Realtors and Attorneys as well as Foreclsoures, Short Sales and Loss Mitigation providing a road map through the legal process
- Presented Business Formation and the Law on behalf of SCORE at Platt Tech Regional Technical Vocational School and Jonathan Law High School
- Presented the seminar “Estate Planning and Title XIX: A Discussion of the Probate Process, Creation of Wills and Trusts and Protecting Assets as an Adult Child or Individual at several local Senior Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, and Adult Day Activity Centers
- Presented a seminar on “Ethics, Sexual Harrassment and the Law as it relates to Licensed Massage Therapists at several Massage Therapy Schools
Education
- 1998 graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York with a Bachelors of Arts in History and Minor in English Literature.
- 2001 graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Hamden, Connecticut.
Educational Awards
- Hofstra University Freshman/Sophomore Award for Outstanding Leadership, 1995
- Hofstra University Bovenaan Junior/Senior Award for Exemplary Leadership, 1997
- International Bruce Moore Award for Outstanding Leadership, Sigma Pi Fraternity, 1998
- Superior Classroom Award, Outstanding Performance in Oral Advocacy
- Service to the Law School Award
- Excellence in Clinical Work Award
Internships/Externships
- Legal intern, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut
- Extern, Legal Services of Waterbury, Inc.
Memberships and Awards
- Milford Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Milford Chamber of Commerce
- Chairman 2011
- Board of Directors (2004 to Present)
- Executive Committee (2008 to Present)
- Ambassador Committee, (2001 to 2007), Chairman (2005 to 2007)
- Ambassador of the Year Award, 2004
- Milford Progress, Inc.
- Devon Revitalization Committee
- Milford Columbus Committee
- Boys and Girls Club of Milford
- Former Director and currently Incorporator
- New Haven Business Times “Forty Under 40” Award in recognition of personal achievement and community involvement.
Personal Information
Mr. Averaimo is married to the former Tracie Rauccio and they have two daughters, Shaelyn and Madelyn. He loves spending time with his family, and also competing in USTA-sanctioned tennis matches and tournaments.
