Our Firm

A Note From Our Founders

“The practice of law used to be known as “the noble profession”. It’s a calling and a commitment. When Tom and I made our boyhood pact to practice law together, we had one vision: build a firm that treats clients like family and fights fiercely for their interests. More than 35 years later, that promise still guides everything we do. We’re grateful for the trust the Fairfield County community has placed in us over the years. Partnering with Josh Soloway to take us into the future ensures that we will be serving this community with integrity and excellence for many years to come.”
– Charles Willinger, Co-founder & Managing Partner

A Note From Our CEO

“It is rare to find a full-service law firm with truly deep roots, clear values, and a genuine commitment to its clients. For more than 35 years, Chuck and Tom have worked tirelessly to serve this community. My role is to ensure that foundation remains unshakable while we grow and evolve into the future. I’m honored to lead this firm forward and carry on the legacy that Chuck and Tom built.”
– Joshua Soloway, CEO

For more than 30 years, Willinger, Willinger & Bucci has been Fairfield County’s full-service community law firm. Founded by boyhood friends Charles Willinger and Tom Bucci—both raised in Bridgeport—the firm grew from a simple pact: practice law together and serve their community with a client-centric approach focused on a genuine passion for the law.

That pact has shaped everything we do.

Our litigation team delivers verdicts and settlements ranging from $100,000 to $4 million in personal injury and business cases. We have won appellate cases that most firms never attempt. We’ve taken on cases that received national coverage. Clients throughout Fairfield County turn to Charles Willinger when complex zoning and land use disputes threaten their projects. Our real estate team represents some of the region’s top landlords and developers. LegalShield has recognized us as Members Choice Firm of the Year multiple times.

These aren’t achievements we list to impress. They’re evidence that clients trust us when it matters most. We earn that trust by fighting fiercely for your interests while treating you like family.

Tom Bucci’s service as Mayor of Bridgeport and Charles Willinger’s 40-year presence as a pillar of Fairfield County’s business and legal community reflect a fundamental truth: we’re embedded in this community. Our commitment to service runs deep.

Today, Charles and Tom’s vision is carried forward by the entire firm, including CEO Joshua Soloway, whose leadership ensures we continue to grow, innovate, and perform at the highest level while staying true to our founding principles.

Excellence with a Growth Mindset, Advocacy with Heart

We represent businesses, families, and individuals across Fairfield County with comprehensive legal services: business and civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate (residential and commercial transactions, development, land use, and zoning), business law, wills, trusts, and estates, labor and employment, and family law.

Whether you’re facing a fight in the courtroom, navigating a business dispute, protecting your family, or building something in Fairfield County, you’re choosing a firm that knows you, has been here for three decades, and will advocate for you with both empathy and ferocity.

Luz C.

15:34 24 Oct 25

Going through a divorce is never easy, but attorney Mark Middlen, made the process far less overwhelming. He was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about protecting my best interests every step of the way.

Maureen K.

21:32 21 Oct 25

Attorney Tom Bucci was instrumental in helping us prepare our Last Will and Health Directives. He has a multitude of experience in many areas of the law and we have been pleased to seek his counsel throughout the years.
Tom Bucci is always professional, exhibiting kindness and empathy in all of his dealings with you. I would highly recommend Attorney Bucci to anyone in need of an excellent lawyer.

J R.

19:12 28 Aug 25

I cannot say enough about Attorney Mark Middlen and his firm. He represented me through a highly contested and lengthy divorce, where the opposing side was often unprofessional, disrespectful, and even attempted to tarnish his reputation with untruthful allegations. Despite these challenges, Attorney Middlen never wavered—he demonstrated exceptional diligence, skill, and commitment to my case.

What impressed me most was his professionalism and composure. Even under pressure, he maintained his integrity and focused on securing the best possible outcome for me. His thoughtful strategy, tireless work ethic, and calm, steady presence gave me confidence throughout the entire process.

This is not just a lawyer who gets results—this is someone who fights with both intelligence and integrity. I know this is only the beginning of an extended partnership, because I trust no other firm with the outcome of my life. If you want a legal team that truly stands above the rest, I highly recommend Attorney Middlen and his firm.