Our Team

PAUL K. SULLIVAN, JR.
Partner

I love meeting with our clients – if I could spend all of my working time doing that I would. It’s especially satisfying when a planning client tells me that a process they were dreading and procrastinating about turned out to be pleasant.

Practicing exclusively in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration since 1999, Paul currently heads the Estate Planning practice at the firm. He also enjoys specialized planning for family owned businesses. On the trust administration side of the business, Paul frequently serves as Trustee when an independent (non-family) trustee is needed or desired.

Paul grew up in Madison, Connecticut and still lives there with his wife Teresa and three children. He has been involved in a wide range of community activities, including coaching youth soccer and serving on non-profit boards. For many years, Paul has served on the Board of St. Martin de Porres Academy – a faith-based Nativity Miguel middle school that provides tuition-free, extended day education for underserved students from low-income families in the New Haven area.

Paul is a somewhat-regular runner, having completed six marathons at varying rates of speed. He also enjoys skiing and playing tennis with family and friends. Paul loves dogs, particularly Springer Spaniels. For a while he considered bringing his family dogs, Barkley and Maisy, to work every day, but they violated too many office policies to list.

Areas of Practice
Estate and Tax Planning
Trust and Fiduciary Services

Bar Admission
Connecticut (1991)
Florida (2019)

Education
College of the Holy Cross, BA
University of Connecticut, JD

Memberships and Associations
Connecticut Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section
National Association Estate Planners & Councils, Estate Law Specialist Exam

ALICE P. MATHIEU
Senior Paralegal

You know you love what you’re doing when your days just fly by and you have to be reminded that it’s time to go home.

Alice began her career as a Systems Designer for the Financial Division at CIGNA Corp where she received two division awards in recognition of her achievements. After and raising two children she returned to the work force as a clerk in Connecticut’s Probate Court system where she worked for 10 years.

Alice believes that client service is the Firm’s most important priority. Her knowledge of Probate practice and procedures enables our firm to advise our clients with the perspective of someone who has worked in the trenches of the Probate system. Her blend of computer, accounting, and probate experience make her perfectly suited for our practice.

Alice inherited her father’s mechanical and engineering skills and is the go to person for the office when anything breaks down. She is a “weekend warrior” of sorts, remodeling, sanding, and refinishing anything she can get her hands on.

Areas of Practice
Estate and Trust Administration
Fiduciary Services

Education
Bryant University, BS
Naugatuck Valley Community College, Paralegal Certification

CAYLA M. FLORIO
Legal Assistant

The best part about my job is being able to meet so many amazing people. I always look forward to getting to know them. When a client leaves the office with a smile, it makes my day!

One could almost say that Cayla Florio has been with the firm since birth. (Her mother Amy worked first for Jeann Terrazzano, and then with Paul Sullivan and then Sullivan & Griffith, LLP for more than 20 years.) Cayla started working for Sullivan & Griffith as a Clerk part-time while still in high school. Her computer and technology skills help keep the firm current!

Cayla is now a full-time Legal Assistant. In addition to answering the phones and greeting clients, she also maintains the calendar for everyone in the office, so if you need an appointment, Cayla is the person to call!

Cayla grew up in Branford and graduated from Branford High School. She still lives in Branford, and in her free time she loves to go to the beach, paint, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also loves spending time with her dog, Cope!

RACHAEL ENGELMAN
Associate

I am very fortunate because I enjoy every opportunity to assist clients with their needs. It’s the relationships that are most rewarding.

Rachael officially joined the Law Offices of Paul K. Sullivan, Jr., LLC in January of 2024 as a legal clerk. She previously interned at Sullivan, Griffith & Beatty, LLP during her last year of law school, and she fell in love with the team, the clients, and the services we provide.

Growing up in a family that worked in client-based practices, she realized the importance of building connections with people. She believes this connection is key when helping clients through the estate planning and administration processes.

Rachael grew up in Guilford, Connecticut but eventually moved out of state with her family. Ever since, her goal was to come back to the area she loved and serve her community. In her free time, she enjoys creating memories by traveling with her family and friends or at the beach looking for the next dog to pet.

Areas of Practice
Estate and Trust Administration

Education
Nova Southeastern University, BS
Quinnipiac University School of Law, JD