Dean Hanafin

Attorney Dean Hanafin started his legal career as a prosecutor with the Office of the State’s Attorney where he handled criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony cases. He was responsible for a significant daily docket, in addition to hearings and trial work. He tried numerous cases to verdict and developed his trial skills from significant time spent in the courtroom. In addition to training on trial tactics, Attorney Hanafin also received training on technological advancements that impact evidence in cases, including cell phone technology and current laws as they apply to drone use.

After moving on from his role as a prosecutor, Attorney Hanafin joined an established civil litigation law firm in Hartford, Connecticut where he worked alongside veteran attorneys and support staff. There, he continued to hone his courtroom skills in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and general civil litigation.

Attorney Hanafin’s litigation practice at Aeton includes criminal defense, business litigation, employment law, and insurance law. His criminal practice provides pre-arrest counseling during investigations, in-court representation, and trial defense. His case experience includes larceny, embezzlement, fraud, other financial crimes, assault, drug offenses—including possession and trafficking—and serious motor vehicle cases. His business litigation work includes oppression of shareholder rights, breach of fiduciary duty, dissolution cases, breach of contract, and unfair trade practices.

Attorney Hanafin’s business and transactional practice at Aeton includes advising and assisting start-up and established companies in corporate formation, contract drafting, and general counsel services. Additionally, Attorney Hanafin provides advisement and counseling to companies on permitting, licensing, leasing, business planning, and the funding of operations.

Roger Williams University School of Law

J.D.

Sacred Heart University

B.S.

Attorney

Aeton Law Partners LLP

2017 - Current

Attorney

Fazzano & Tomasiewicz

2016 - 2017

Special Deputy Assistant State's Attorney

Division of Criminal Justice

2014 - 2016

Student Attorney

Roger Williams University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic

2013

Certified Legal Intern

Office of the State's Attorney

2012 - 2013

Cali Award for Excellence-Civil Remedies, Criminal Defense, & White Collar Crime

Roger Williams University School of Law

2014

Pro Bono Award

Roger Williams School of Law

2014

Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

State Bar of Connecticut

Member

Current

Connecticut

U.S. District Court District of Connecticut