Experienced Legal Counsel for Community Associations & Individuals

For many years, Ackerly & Ward was known for its focused representation of Connecticut common interest communities. On January 1, 2025, the firm became Ackerly Ward & McKirdy LLC, continuing that tradition while expanding its depth of experience through the addition of Attorney Thomas McKirdy.

The firm's work is centered on helping clients understand their rights, meet their obligations, and resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. We regularly advise clients on compliance with the Connecticut Common Interest Ownership Act and the Condominium Act, document review and interpretation, document revision, collection of unpaid common expense assessments, rule adoption and enforcement, maintenance standards, governance procedures, association borrowing, transition from developer control, condominium creation, resale certificate requirements, contract negotiations, and litigation to enforce association and owner rights.

We also assist clients with the practical legal issues that arise in the day-to-day operation of common interest communities. In addition to its community association practice, Ackerly Ward & McKirdy LLC assists clients with real estate transactions, wills and probate, landlord-tenant matters, and civil litigation.

Ackerly Ward & McKirdy LLC combines decades of experience with responsive, thoughtful counsel. Whether your association needs ongoing general counsel or assistance with a specific issue, our firm is prepared to help.