Our Attorneys & Staff
Meet Our Team
Chris Reckmeyer, Esq.
Managing Partner | CEO
Attorney Chris Reckmeyer is the Managing Partner at Reckmeyer & Reckmeyer, Law. Chris is a graduate from the University of New Hampshire, where he obtained a dual degree in Finance and Economics. Chris was an eight-time recipient of the University Dean’s List Award and received the University Scholar Award for his four-year academic performance.
Chris graduated from New England Law | Boston, where he was awarded the New England Scholar Award. Chris was admitted into the Sandra Day O’Connor Honors Program after exceptional academic performance during law school. Chris was a three-time recipient of the CALI Award for Excellence in Real Estate Transactions, Labor Law, and Products Liability, which is given to the student who obtained the highest-grade point average in the class. Furthermore, Chris was a four-time recipient of New England Law | Boston Dean’s List Award.
Chris has proudly served in the Connecticut Army National Guard since 2014, where he is a Captain. Chris deployed to Ferizaj, Kosovo in 2021 with the 1-169 AVN Battalion where he received numerous awards. Chris also obtained advanced schooling in Human Resources as an Adjutant General at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
Herb Reckmeyer, Esq.
Senior Partner
Attorney Herb Reckmeyer is the Senior Partner at Reckmeyer & Reckmeyer, Law. Herb is a graduate from Syracuse University, were he obtained a dual degree in Management and Finance. Upon graduating with University Honors, Herb was admitted to Syracuse University College of Law in 1985. While he was in Law School, Herb became a property manager of over 300 units in upstate New York.
Herb graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1988 and became an assisant clerk of the Harford Housing Court from 1989-1993. After he completed his time with the Hartford Housing Court, he became an associate representing numerous Housing Authorities across Connecticut from 1993-1997. Herb opened his own sole proprietorship in 1997 before his practice became Reckmeyer & Reckmeyer, Law. Herb was a member of the West Hartford Housing Authority Board from 1997-1998 and was a former attorney for the Connecticut Property Owners Association from 1997-2000.
Michelle Reckmeyer, Juris Doctor
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Reckmeyer is the Chief Operating Officer at Reckmeyer & Reckmeyer, Law. Michelle graduated from New England Law | Boston and was a part of several programs including New England Law | Boston’s Business Law Society and the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association. Michelle also participated in her law school’s Summer Fellowship Program as well as Boston’s Volunteer Lawyers Project and was a recipient of New England Law | Boston Dean’s List Award. Michelle performed several Judicial clerkships for Judges and Magistrates at Connecticut’s Superior Court. Most notably, Michelle fulfilled a clerkship for the Honorable Daniel J. Klau. Furthermore, Michelle has extensive experience in Property Law, Mediation, Negotiations, Family Law, and Bankruptcy Law as it relates to foreclosures.
Michelle’s primary focus at the firm is company growth and expansion, as well as business development. Her secondary focus is marketing, advertising, and case flow coordination. She oversees daily operations and ensures quality control for the firm’s legal documents and products. She develops and executes strategies for client retention, growth, and employee engagement. Michelle’s vision is to have an innovative and efficient business plan that allows for quality legal services to be offered for affordable prices. Michelle demonstrates leadership and an intuition for business building that is valuable to the clients of Reckmeyer & Reckmeyer, Law.
Matthew J. Fratamico, Esq.
Associate
Matthew Fratamico is a Litigator for Reckmeyer and Reckmeyer, Law. Matthew graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law with a concentration in Corporate and Regulatory Compliance. During Matthew’s time at UCONN Law, Matthew was a recipient of the School Merit Scholarship as well as the Law School Foundation Scholarship.
Matthew was a Representative for UCONN Law’s Student Bar Association and an active participant in their Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Society. Additionally, he was the research editor for the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal.
Matthew comes to Reckmeyer & Reckmeyer with professional experience in handling a variety of landlord legal issues including tenant matters, ensuring real estate compliance with local, state and federal law, LLC formation, in addition to resolving title disputes. Matthew is a valued member of Reckmeyer and Reckmeyer Law whose primary focus is the court phase in each case. Matthew’s prior experience provides relevant expertise in negotiations and creating stipulations that benefit our clients.
Anthea Croghan, B.A.
Executive Assistant
Anthea Croghan is an Executive Assistant at Reckmeyer and Reckmeyer Law. Anthea graduated from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in literature and demonstrates exceptional editing and writing skills. Anthea is a highly committed administrative professional with a passion for organization and precision. Anthea’s administrative support allows the firm to produce and execute cases at exceptional speed, resulting in sustained client satisfaction and retention.