Experienced and Trusted Lawyers

Charles (Chas) Ryan joined the firm in 2010 and primarily handles condominium law, Real Estate matters, wills, estates, elder law, and civil litigation. Chas is a native of Boston. He is a member of the Waterbury Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association. Chas is also an active Member of the Connecticut Chapter of Community Association Institute (CAI), serves on its Board of Directors and shall be the President of the Connecticut Chapter beginning January 1, 2024.

William W. Ward was inducted into the College of Community Association Lawyers by the Community Association Institute. He advises community associations (condominiums, planned communities, and co-ops) and individual owners concerning compliance with Connecticut law and association documents for over forty years. With over 40 years of experience representing community associations and individuals, Attorney Ward is a special master for the Connecticut Superior Court and also offers general representation in civil litigation, real estate, estate and probate, and collections.

Jillian A. Judd, originally of West Hartford, Connecticut attended Quinnipiac University Law School and graduated with honors in 2016. She joined Pilicy, Ryan & Ward, P.C. at the start of 2020. 

While attending Quinnipiac, Jillian received the “Award for Excellence in Land Use and State and Local Government Law” as well the “Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Land Use.” She has continued practicing within the fields of Property and Real Estate Law since graduation among handling Condominium Law, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant Disputes, Evictions, Commercial Transactions, and Civil Litigation.   

Benjamin A. Saavedra is a native of Watertown and graduate of the Watertown High School class of 2009. He graduated Suffolk University Law School in 2018 and gained experience in civil litigation while working in downtown Boston before returning to Connecticut. He continues to practice in various areas of civil litigation.

Thomas McKirdy joined Pilicy, Ryan & Ward, P.C., in 2023. His practice focuses primarily on Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Criminal Defense, and Condominium Law. Attorney McKirdy earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Communications Science from the University of Connecticut in 1998 and was awarded his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2002. Attorney McKirdy is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, The Fairfield County Bar Association, and the Newtown Rotary Club. Attorney McKirdy is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut. E-MAIL: TMCKIRDY@PRWPC.COM

Donald Rinaldi, who is of counsel to Pilicy, Ryan & Ward, P.C., provides experienced counsel for real estate transactions and related matters.