Beck & Eldergill PC

Practice Areas

About Beck & Eldergill PC

From the firm’s website

Attorneys

• Melissa Morin Donahue
• David R. Kritzman
• Marc P. Mercier
• Matthew R. Potter
• Joshua C. Shulman

Services listed

Personal Injury, Employment Law, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family Law, Bankruptcy Law, Litigation and Appeals, Business and commercial disputes, Civil rights litigation, Real estate law, Land use and zoning, Student rights' matters, Consumer Law

Consultations

Free initial consultation

Fees

The firm accepts all major credit cards and provides clear information concerning fees, keeping clients regularly informed about fees and costs incurred.

Offices

• 447 Center Street Manchester, CT 06040

Awards & recognition

• AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Source: beckeldergill.com · checked October 9, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday

9 am–5 pm

Tuesday

9 am–5 pm

Wednesday

9 am–5 pm

Thursday

9 am–5 pm

Friday

8 am–4 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Photos

Details & Amenities

• David K Stearns· via Google

  I've worked with Melissa Donahue for over a year on a very difficult child custody matter she is very responsive & professional. She is a good attorney and gets good results

  2 years ago
• Steve Marks· via Google

  Attorney Joshua Shulman of the Law Firm, Beck & Eldergill was hired in July of 2019 to litigate a civil matter that was in an area usually specialized Attorneys handle- Music Industry. We built a 'Sound for Film' Recording Facility all throughout 2019 and in the early stages we'd negotiated an agreement with the owner of another out of state studio, for a rare 'recording Console' as well as all the peripherals needed for it to operate. We'd reached an agreement ( we thought ) after two long phone conversations and many, many e-mails for the purchase, delivery and initial training by the other litigant. The agreement by the 'other' party was for a 50% deposit against the putting together of the basic system for 'our workflow' ( all Studio's do things differently ) as well as the delivery of 2 to 2-1/2 months hence, to our location., the balance to be paid upon delivery/training as well as all 'travel expenses' paid by ourselves. We were lied to on many occasions and as time went on.. the other litigant became more & more ambiguous and when the month came that our new facility was completed- we requested the 'agreed upon' delivery- and were met with 'every excuse in the book!' The following month after we should have received delivery, the other litigant had the gall to request another 25% of the entire agreed upon full price( which HE had come up with months earlier ) and we of course.. balked! But feeling that our equipment was in essence 'being held hostage' we relented and sent the additional funds. And got? Nothing.. So? I hired Attorney Shulman and firm to represent us in a civil action. I have dealt with Attorneys both general law and specializations such as Music Business Attorneys and initially, we did not feel that Attorney Shulman really understood the complexities and uniqueness of our case. But, as time went on… while we sometimes felt we had to keep 'proving' our case with certain irrefutable evidence, Attorney Shulman we saw, started to really delve int

  5 years ago
• Claudette Couch· via Google

  I used Attorney Joshua Schulman several years ago, and I apologize for not writing a review sooner. I had a tricky situation where I had hired a contractor to do a Kitchen Renovation in which I had given a 12K down-payment...I know, I know, not a good thing to do, but at that time I felt that this contractor was trustworthy, had decent reviews and he and his team talked a good talk and you guessed it - he/they were not trustworthy people and I got taken. He was a scheister/ripoff. I finally had to get an attorney, and was able to get Attorney Joshua Schulman - he went to bat for me, and worked the case successfully. In my estimation, he was a true gem, and didn't give up, gave me confidence that it would work out, and I let him do his job. It did costs me a few dollars, but for me it was about ethics, principle and the fact this man was cheating me out of 12K since he had already spent it. I would recommend Joshua Schulman any day - he was professional, and diligent - and the front office employees are great. Atty Schulman did right and good by me - and I recommend him and his team wholeheartedly. Sorry this review is late - but if you need a good lawyer - I recommend him for sure.

  4 years ago
• Anja S.· via Google

  We used them for a closing. They represented our side / buyer. They were on the bank list and that's why we decided for them. We only met with Josh who did not go to bat for us when an adjustment at closing was wrong. It made a $100 difference and buyer wanted it corrected. Josh basically laughed about it and said buyer can either purchase the house or not. When buyer tried to explain, Josh did not even listen. It didn't feel like they were representing the buyer. I would have expected that they would try to resolve the issue and not just chuck it off. A little bit compassion goes a long way! Would not use again.

  8 years ago
• Michael Nettis· via Google

  Very courteous and down to earth. ATTY Mark Mercier wasn't my counsel but was very easy to deal with. I would recommend him in a heartbeat al as well as i would want to utilize Mark as a representation for myself in the future if the need would arise.

  2 years ago
• Rico Guachione· via Google

  Dave Kritzman was hired to handle two cases for us but had to be fired after he didn't show up to court three times (hard to believe, yes, and if we weren't there to see it or have the paperwork backing that up, we wouldn't have believed it ourselves as that's unheard of) in a row while calling for continuances without informing us beforehand and he would make very inappropriate comments to my then girlfriend and other friends while waiting at the courthouse usually about how he thinks he's worth more money. Such a disheartening experience.

  2 years ago
• Akela Mullins· via Google

  I reached out to this firm through my employer's Employee Assistance Program seeking legal guidance on a housing and civil rights matter. Unfortunately, this was the second time I consulted with an attorney here and walked away feeling unheard, dismissed, and poorly advised. Despite having court documentation and explaining the procedural history of my case, I was repeatedly interrupted and told I was "wrong" without a clear explanation grounded in the law. When I attempted to reference Connecticut housing statutes regarding transient versus non-transient residency, I was cut off with "I already know, you don't need to read me anything," which made it clear my perspective was not being taken seriously. I also raised serious concerns involving police conduct and the impact on my child. While the attorney acknowledged that the situation was troubling, there was no meaningful guidance, advocacy, or willingness to explore potential civil rights implications. The response felt dismissive rather than supportive. I specifically requested to speak with a female attorney and was instead contacted by a male attorney, which added to my overall frustration, especially given how condescending the interaction felt. This firm presents itself as highly awarded and client-focused, but my experience did not reflect that reputation. I left feeling that my case was minimized and that meaningful advocacy was avoided. If you are seeking a firm willing to listen carefully, take complex situations seriously, and provide thorough legal analysis, I recommend proceeding with caution.

  9 months ago
• Somaliah Wallace· via Google

  Was in a car accident a few years back, and realize now the attorney that I had never negotiated terms for my accident. Didn't tell me about the offer just told me this is the best you're going to get. Even though I needed more physical therapy after I was paid out. Walked away with $7k after an off duty firefighter ran the red light into my car and totaled it, I ended up in hospital, arm in a sling and a concussion. SMH the paralegal was great everyone else not so much. Spent the next month out of work and had to do more physical therapy just to get back to work. Couldn't purchase a car with the 7k so ended up on the bus with two kids.

  Edited 7 months ago