Joshua D. Hecht

Joshua D. Hecht is a highly regarded attorney specializing in real estate and business law, serving clients in New Haven, Connecticut, and the surrounding areas. As a partner at Caplan & Hecht, LLC, he provides top-tier legal representation for individuals and businesses navigating complex legal matters.

Mr. Hecht’s academic foundation is both comprehensive and distinguished. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration, graduating cum laude from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2001. Building on this solid foundation, he pursued his Juris Doctor at Albany Law School, graduating in 2005.

Licensed to practice law since 2006, Mr. Hecht is admitted in the states of Connecticut and New York, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. He has extensive experience in real estate law, ranging from consumer transactions to intricate business dealings, helping clients resolve legal challenges effectively and efficiently.

Mr. Hecht is deeply involved in the legal community. He has served on the Executive Committee of the New Haven County Bar Association since 2012 and has held leadership roles, including President of the Young Lawyer’s Executive Board. He also served on the Connecticut Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee, where he contributed to the development and mentorship of young attorneys.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Hecht is a Practitioner in Residence of Law and Business at the University of New Haven’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism. This role allows him to combine his legal expertise with his educational background, fostering growth and understanding among future professionals.

Throughout his career, Mr. Hecht has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, helping clients navigate legal complexities while contributing to the professional development of the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Caplan & Hecht, LLC
• Member, New York, Connecticut and New Haven County Bar Associations
• Member, Executive Committee – New Haven County Bar Association
• Member, New England Culinary Group
• Practitioner in Residence, University of New Haven

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New York

Education

• Albany Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Massachusetts at Amherst
  BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration

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