Dean Hanafin

Dean Hanafin launched his legal career as a prosecutor with the Office of the State’s Lawyer, handling a wide range of criminal cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Managing a substantial daily docket, he honed his trial skills through numerous hearings and trials. His expertise extends to understanding technological impacts on evidence, such as cell phone technology and drone laws.

After his prosecutorial role, Attorney Hanafin joined a prominent civil litigation firm in Hartford, Connecticut. There, he refined his skills in criminal defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and general civil litigation alongside experienced attorneys.

At Aeton, Attorney Hanafin focuses on criminal defense, business litigation, employment law, and insurance law. His criminal defense practice includes pre-arrest counseling, in-court representation, and trial defense for cases involving larceny, embezzlement, fraud, assault, drug offenses, and serious motor vehicle violations. In business litigation, he addresses shareholder oppression, breach of fiduciary duty, dissolution, breach of contract, and unfair trade practices.

His business and transactional practice involves advising start-ups and established companies on corporate formation, contract drafting, and general counsel services. Attorney Hanafin also guides companies on permitting, licensing, leasing, business planning, and operational funding.