About the Attorney
Meet Sam Laurencelle
A Connecticut attorney who traded corporate law for the kind of work that changes people’s lives.
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Background
From Corporate Law to Estate Planning
Sam Laurencelle didn’t start his career planning to focus on estate planning and probate. He spent his early years practicing corporate law, but kept finding himself drawn to the more personal side of legal work. Helping someone protect their family’s future, or guiding someone through probate after losing a parent, felt like work that actually mattered. Eventually, that pull was strong enough to change the direction of his practice entirely.
Trained by One of UConn’s Best
He earned his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he studied under Professor Richard Pomp, a respected figure known for his exacting standards. That training left a lasting mark. He approaches every case, whether it’s a straightforward will or a complicated probate matter, with the same level of thoroughness and attention to detail.
Credentials
Professional Affiliations and Credentials
He has been a member of the Connecticut Bar Association since 2022 and currently serves on its estates and probate subcommittee. He is also a board member of the Hartford County Bar Association and a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, both since 2025.
Connecticut Bar Association member since 2022
Estates and Probate Subcommittee member
Hartford County Bar Association board member since 2025
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association member since 2025
Practice Focus
What Sam Focuses On
Today, his practice centers on three areas: estate planning, probate administration, and SSDI claims. He works with individuals building wills and trusts, families navigating the probate process after a death, conservatorship matters for elderly or incapacitated family members, guardianship for minors, and clients applying for or appealing SSDI claims. He also partners with personal injury attorneys on wrongful death matters involving decedent estates.
He focuses specifically on decedent estates and SSDI. He does not handle SSI claims or federal court appeals, and he’s upfront about that from the start, so you always know exactly what kind of help you’re getting.
How He Works
A Solo Practice, By Design
Sam runs his practice as a solo attorney out of his Glastonbury office, and that’s intentional. When you work with him, you’re not getting passed between associates or paralegals. You’re working directly with the attorney handling your case, and he makes prompt, clear communication a priority from your very first conversation.
He meets with clients in person at his Glastonbury office or remotely, serving families throughout the surrounding towns and Connecticut’s shoreline communities. Whatever brought you here, whether it’s a life change that has you thinking about your estate plan, the loss of a loved one, or a denied disability claim, he wants to hear about it.
Community
Rooted in Glastonbury
Sam built his practice in Glastonbury because he wanted to serve the community directly, not operate at a distance from it. Working as a solo attorney in the area he serves means he is genuinely invested in the outcomes for the families and individuals who come to him, not just in moving cases through the system.
That local focus shapes how he practices day-to-day. He stays close to the details of Connecticut probate procedure and estate law specifically, rather than trying to be a generalist across every area of law. It’s part of why clients who work with him once tend to come back, and why he’s built his reputation on being responsive and easy to reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know If Sam Is the Right Fit for My Case?
That’s exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for. You’ll talk directly with Sam, not an intake coordinator, so you can get a feel for how he communicates and whether your situation is a good match before committing to anything.
Did Sam Always Practice Estate Law?
No, he spent his early career in corporate law before shifting his focus entirely to estate planning, probate, and SSDI work, drawn by the more personal, hands-on nature of helping individuals and families directly.
Is This a Solo Practice or a Team?
It’s a solo practice. You work directly with the attorney handling your case at every stage, rather than being routed through associates or paralegals.
Where Did Sam Go to Law School?
He earned his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he studied under Professor Richard Pomp, an experience that shaped his meticulous approach to legal work.
What Types of Cases Fall Outside the Practice?
The practice focuses specifically on decedent estates and SSDI claims. It does not include SSI claims or federal court appeals, and that’s made clear from the very first conversation.
Work With Sam
Ready to see if Sam is the right attorney for your estate planning, probate, or SSDI case?