Innovative Dispute Resolutions

Buck-Taylor Attends Conference on Domestic Violence

cecilia — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:38:08 +0000

On March 12, 2012, Attorney Buck-Taylor attended a conference on “Family Violence in Connecticut: Trauma, Trends and Triage.” The conference was held at the Quinnipiac University School of Law. Attending the conference were numerous family law practitioners, several judges, several State Representatives, Family Services personnel, mental health professionals and law enforcement personnel.

The conference was co-sponsored by the Connecticut Judicial Branch, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Quinnipiac University School of Law.

To paraphrase the program, policy makers, advocates, judges and national and state experts were brought together “to assess the status of domestic violence in Connecticut with an aim to offer systematic solutions.”

Presentations included an update on Connecticut’s response to family violence, both in the civil and the criminal court systems. Lethality assessment tools and the psychological impact of domestic violence trauma on all family members were reviewed by the experts. Resources available to those affected by domestic violence and practitioners were discussed as well as strategies for the successful representation of clients in this area.

The conference ended with an informed panel discussion as to how Connecticut can improve and strengthen its response to all of the victims of domestic violence and with a commitment to continue this dialogue on a regular basis.

State Representative for the 67th District in CT

cecilia — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:16:03 +0000

Attorney Buck-Taylor has decided to expand her practice and her involvement in the community to include a run for the Office of State Representative for the 67th District in Connecticut. Cecilia knows that her many years of voluntary service to New Milford and surrounding areas (Town Council, Board of Education, Economic Development Commission, Chamber of Commerce, United Way, to name a few) and her training and experience as a lawyer, in mediation and in collaborative dispute resolution will be a great benefit to her in Hartford.

In preparation for both her political campaign and her election to State Representative, Cecilia has visited in Hartford several times.

To date, Cecilia has also attended the following events/meetings:
i. Cold Homes, Warm Hearts Walk – January 8
ii. New Milford Chamber Board of Directors – January 10th
iii. Youth Agency Forum “Think Tank” – January 12th
iv. Phone Interview w/Jillian at WLAD – January 13th
v. St. Francis Dinner Dance – January 14th
vi. First Light Tour/Rocky River Power Plant – January 18th
vii. New Milford Chamber of Commerce Business Scene – Jan 19th
viii. Police Union Concert – Jan 19th
ix. Odd Fellows Dinner – Jan 21st
x. Tour of NM Police Communication Center – Jan 23rd
xi. Danbury Chamber of Commerce Workshop – “Motivating High Performance Teams” – Jan 25th
xii. Candlewood Lake Authority – Jan 26th
xiii. New Milford Chamber of Commerce Crystal Gala – Jan 28th

Cecilia is looking forward to using her skills, education and experience in Hartford on behalf of the residents of the 67th District.

Vice-Chair of Town Council

cecilia — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:58:39 +0000

Cecilia Buck-Taylor was appointed Vice-Chairperson at the Organizational Meeting of the New Milford Town Council on 12/05/11. Cecilia is very appreciative of this vote of confidence from all of the members of the Town Council. She would especially like to thank Pete Bass for his support and trust that she will do her best for the Town Council and the people of New Milford.

New Milford Town Council Election

cecilia — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:39:43 +0000

Attorney Buck-Taylor has been re-elected to the New Milford Town Council. She received the most votes in a contested race. Cecilia appreciates the confidence the people of New Milford have in her and will do her best to serve them well over the next two years.

Statewide Commission on Child Protection

cecilia — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:53:49 +0000

Attorney Buck-Taylor has been appointed to the Statewide Commission on Child Protection for a three year term. House Republican Leader Lawrence Cafero, Jr. stated that he knows “that the talents and expertise you bring to [the Commission] will be of great value and service to our state and its citizens.” Cecilia is proud to be appointed to such an important Commission and will do her best to meet all the challenges presented. Cecilia would like to thank Representative Clark Chapin for his support.

Ethics Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Review of Ethics Code Ordinance

cecilia — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:49:37 +0000

Attorney Buck-Taylor has been appointed by New Milford Mayor Pat Murphy to the Ethics Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to review and revise the Ethics Code Ordinance for the Town of New Milford. This subcommittee was formed in response to various recommendations made by the New Milford Ethics Committee of which Attorney Buck-Taylor was a member. Buck-Taylor’s term runs to 03/13/12.

Senior Tax Relief Ordinance Subcommittee Appointment

cecilia — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:25:47 +0000

At the New Milford Town Council Regular Meeting on March 14, 2011 the Mayor appointed Town Council member Attorney Cecilia Buck-Taylor to the SENIOR TAX RELIEF ORDINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE.

The SENIOR TAX RELIEF ORDINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE is charged with reviewing the existing Ordinance (See Ord. of 3-3-1980, et seq.) to make recommendations as to appropriate changes and updates to the Senior Tax Relief Ordinance to the Mayor and Town Council.

Attorney Buck-Taylor is looking forward to working collaboratively with the other appointees to provide appropriate and timely tax relief consideration for elderly New Milford residents.

February “Business Scene” Sponsor

cecilia — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:28:44 +0000

Innovative Dispute Resolutions is co-sponsoring the February Business Scene for the New Milford Chamber of Commerce. We cordially invite you to attend “The Business Scene,” which is an informal, premier networking event for business people in the Greater New Milford area.

Details: Thursday, February 17th at 5:30 p.m. at The Bank Street Tavern, 31 Bank Street, New Milford CT.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce – Crystal Gala Presentation

cecilia — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:58:29 +0000

The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce, of which Attorney Cecilia Buck-Taylor is the second vice-president, held its annual Crystal Winter Gala Saturday at the Candlewood Inn in Brookfield. The black-tie-optional event was an occasion for dining and dancing as well as special recognition.

Attorney Buck-Taylor had the pleasure of presenting the plaque for the Chamber’s Individual Award for Service to this year’s recipient, Laura Buckbee Lewis. For pictures and more information, please access: http://housatonictimes.com/articles/2011/01/28/business/doc4d42052debf12823884466.txt

NewsTimes Article – “Couple blend marriage and divorce work with aplomb”

cecilia — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:09:56 +0000

Check out this great article about William Taylor and Cecilia Buck-Taylor by Nanci Hutson of the NewsTimes at the following link: http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Couple-blend-marriage-and-divorce-work-with-aplomb-645011.php