Community

We live here. We work here. We are involved here. Every principal at our firm actively contributes time, energy and resources to important local organizations, such as:

Pro Bono Representation

Darcy McAlister and Mark Carta currently serve as pro bono volunteer lawyers representing undocumented minors in Connecticut’s Probate Courts. This representation is aimed at obtaining Visas as “Special Immigration Juveniles” for their minor clients, a critical first step in their becoming U.S. citizens.

A Better Chance of Wilton, Inc.

Mark Carta is a former President, founder and member of the Board of Directors of A Better Chance of Wilton, Inc. This Wilton, Connecticut based non-profit corporation provides a superior educational  opportunity to minority high school scholars.
www.abcwilton.org

Darien Chamber of Commerce

The firm is a member of the Darien Chamber of Commerce.
www.darienctchamber.com

Darien Nature Center, Inc.

Glen Moore is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Darien Nature Center, a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting and developing educational programs in ecology, conservation and nature study.
www.dariennaturecenter.org

Darien Youth Lacrosse, Inc.

DYLax promotes lacrosse among youth in Darien through grade-level programs open to all interested participants by teaching fundamentals, teamwork, good sportsmanship and by cooperating with the Darien High School lacrosse programs. Glen Moore has been a volunteer coach since 1995,  is a current board member, and serves as legal counsel.
www.dylax.com

New Canaan Community Foundation

Margaret Triolo is an active volunteer and participant in the Foundation’s annual fundraisers.
www.newcanaancf.org

New Canaan Public Schools

Margaret Triolo is a former President of the South School Parent Teacher Council and volunteered as an editor of the New Canaan High School Parent Faculty Association’s Monthly Newsletter for years.
www.ncps-k12.org

New Canaan YMCA

Margaret Triolo is a member of the Board of Directors for the New Canaan YMCA.  She serves on the Executive, Governance and Endowment Committees.
www.newcanaanymca.org

Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church

Margaret Triolo is a former Religious Education instructor.
www.starcc.com

Silvermine Arts Center

Mark Carta serves on the Board of Directors of the Silvermine Arts Center, a Guild of over 300 professional artists. The Guild maintains five galleries presenting new exhibitions every six weeks and sponsors prestigious regional and national competitions.  The Guild also boasts a gift shop; a School of Art providing a wide range of classes for all levels of experience; public art programs; and outreach programs in the Norwalk and Stamford schools.
www.silvermineart.org

Special Master on Family Law

Darcy McAlister has assisted the Matrimonial Judges of Connecticut’s Judiciary as a Special Master for nearly a decade.  In this role she serves as an objective guide and sounding board for matrimonial litigants and their lawyers.  As a result of her mediation skills and the respect of her peers, Darcy has a commendable record of helping to resolve complex divorces without the need for judicial intervention.

Star, Inc., Lighting the Way

Mark Carta previously served as President and Darcy McAlister is a current board member of STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way…. STAR is a non-profit organization serving infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Its mission is “to create opportunities by providing personalized support and advocating for people to live full lives with independence, freedom of choice and personal growth.”
www.starinc-lightingtheway.org

The Community Fund of Darien

Glen Moore is a former member of the Board of Directors of The Community Fund of Darien, a unique not-for-profit organization with a two-fold mission: to provide educational, cultural, recreational and civic programs, and to generate funds for scholarships and other philanthropic works within the community.
www.communityfunddarien.org

Wilton Presbyterian Church

Mark Carta has served this church in numerous capacities including as Chair of its Endowment Committee, Chair of the Personnel Committee, and member of its Session. In addition, for several years Mark served as a “Judge” for the Judicial Committee of the Southern New England Presbytery.
www.wiltonpresbyterian.org