Farmington, Connecticut is located in Hartford County near Bristol, Southington, Berlin, Avon, Simsbury, West Hartford, and Newington. Farmington is known for its charm and history, drawing many visitors to the area and making it one of Connecticut’s most sought after areas in which to live. Farmington is known as the “Mother of all Cities” because, throughout history, portions have been split off to create the towns of Southington, Bristol, Avon, Plainville, Berlin, and Bloomfield.
Farmington is home to the Hill-Stead Museum, designed by Theodate Pope Riddle, who was one of the first female architects in America. Miss Porter’s School, a premier women’s college prep school, is also located in Farmington near Southington. Famous alumni include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Lilly Pulitzer, and members of the Bush and Rockefeller families.
Farmington manages to balance its rich history with a large number of corporations, especially technology companies, which provide employment opportunities to the residents. Carrier Corporation, Carvel, Otis Elevator, Farmington Bank, UTC Fire and Security, TRUMPF Inc., and Horizon Technology Finance all call Farmington home. Science, technology, and innovation are also at the forefront for local employers such as The Walker Group, Stanley Black & Decker, McKesson, Farmington Bank, and the American Red Cross.
The University of Connecticut helps the local economy and spurs innovation. The BioScience Connecticut initiative, which seeks to push Connecticut to the top of biomedical research, has teamed up with Jackson Laboratory and the University of Connecticut Health Center.
Farmington business attorneys at Aeton Law Partners represent a number of local clients in the nearby Hartford courts. These courts include the Supreme Court of Connecticut, located at 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, as well as the Appellate Court, located at 75 Elm Street, Hartford, CT. A federal United States District Court, the Richard Abraham Ribicoff Federal Building, is located at 450 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. The only court located in Farmington Proper is the Farmington Probate Court at 1 Montieth Dr., Farmington, CT.
Aeton Law Partners is located just a short drive on Route 9 south from Farmington at 101 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 105 in Middletown, Connecticut 06457. For more information about our firm or for directions, please call our Connecticut business and trial attorneys at 860.724.2160.