Laura R. Shattuck

Laura R. Shattuck

Parrino|Shattuck, PC
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Connecticut
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LAURA R. SHATTUCK is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. Her practice is dedicated to representing clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt. Shattuck is an active litigator and has significant experience with large, sophisticated cases. She is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney.

Shattuck is admitted to practice in Connecticut; the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. She serves as a special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford. She is also a member of the American, Connecticut, and Fairfield County bar associations.

Shattuck is an active volunteer. She participates in the Connecticut Judicial Branch Stamford Family Volunteer Attorney Program, the Spire School Advisory Board, has served on the board of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Division, and is a member and former co-chair of the Clark University Parent Council.

In 1991, Shattuck earned a bachelor's degree from Loyola University. In 1999, she received her juris doctor degree from the Quinnipiac University School of Law, cum laude, and was a recipient of a Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, a Service to Community Award, and a merit-based scholarship. Shattuck also is a graduate of the ABA-NITA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
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U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
ABA-NITA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute
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Quinnipiac University School of Law
J.D. (1999) | Law
Honors: Cum Laude, Merit-based Scholarship, Service to Community Award, Distinguished Academic Achievement Award
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Loyola University New Orleans
B.A. (1991) | Political Science
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Awards
Top Lawyers of Boston
Boston Globe
Top Lawyers of New York Area
New York Magazine
ALM's 2015 Women Leaders in the Law
ALM
AV-rated Attorney
Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
Since 2019
Best Lawyers In America
Best Lawyers
Since 2018
Women In the Law
Best Lawyers
Since 2018
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Since 2018
Top 10 Matrimonial and Family Law Lawyers
The National Advocates
NA-Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law
The National Advocates
Since 2018
Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyers
The National Advocates
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for Connecticut
America's Top 100
10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Connecticut
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Since 2015
Top 10 Percent USA
Lawyers of Distinction
Distinguished Professional
Noticed (formerly know as Expert Network)
10 Best Female Family Law Attorney
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top One Percent
America's Most Honored Professionals
2016, 2018, 2019
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Connecticut Bar Association
Member
Current
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Fairfield County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford
Special Master for Family Matters
Current
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Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport
Special Master for Family Matters
Current
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Stamford Family Volunteer Attorney Program
Participant
Current
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March of Dimes Fairfield County Division
Former Board Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
https://www.parrinoshattuck.com/attorney/laura-r-shattuck/
Contact & Map
285 Riverside Avenue
Suite 450
Westport, CT 06880
Telephone: (203) 557-9755
Fax: (203) 557-8018