South Kent Family Lawyers

I primarily practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law. My approach to each case is rooted in cooperation and collaboration. However, the best settlements arise from being fully prepared for trial, and I am a seasoned and skilled litigator, having honed my courtroom advocacy skills in hundreds, now thousands, of hearings, motions and trials. I have a strong track record in crafting financial settlements and parenting plans that avoid post-divorce pitfalls. Operating a boutique practice, my team and I offer unparalleled responsiveness and a personal touch to our clients. I understand the challenges of divorce and am...

Donna has practiced in the Farmington Valley since 1994. She attended the University of Rochester and graduated with honors with a dual degree in Biology and Chemistry. She began a career working for Aetna Life and Casualty prior to enrolling in law school at the University of Connecticut, where she graduated with honors, third in her class. After working for a large Hartford law firm and clerking in the Connecticut court for the Honorable Michael R. Sheldon, she entered solo practice in 1997, and formed her current firm Murphy, Laudati, Kiel, Buttler & Rattigan in...

30+ years of practice in Family Law

Kevin Emerson has been practicing in the area of family law matters for over twenty years. Attorney Emerson has a thriving litigation practice, litigating divorces, custody matters, and support matters. Attorney Emerson also has been trained in Collaborative Divorce and actively represents clients through the collaborative divorce process, finding that the process brings positive results for clients and their children. Attorney Emerson also is a trained mediator who has mediated countless divorces through his years of practice.

Attorney Emerson volunteers as a Special Master for multiple court systems assisting the courts by providing meaningful pretrials that often result...

Gregory Allen was admitted to the State and Federal courts in 2001. He received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Psychology from Alfred University in 1998. He went on to law school at Quinnipiac University where he competed on the University Mock Trial team and was awarded for his distinguished acedemic achievement. He was awarded his Juris Doctor degree in 2001. He is a current member of the Middlesex County Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He has taught courses on living wills and last will and testaments. He is a mentor with the...

Attorney Boardman grew up in Upstate NY, where he lived until he enlisted in the US Navy as a Submarine Sonar Technician. Following 9 years of service, Attorney Boardman left the service to attend law school. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University School of Law, and is admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut. Attorney Boardman also holds an Associates Degree in Electronics from Thomas Edison State University, a Bachelor's Degree in Society and Justice from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a Masters Degree...

Experienced trial attorney. Represents clients in all aspects of criminal litigation; misdemeanors, felonies, serious felonies (murder, physically assaults, abusive head trauma, sexual offenses, motor vehicle fatalities (including alcohol related) and white collar crimes (embezzlement)). Represents parties going through complex custody and financial divorces, child custody cases, paternity cases, relocation cases and third party custody and visitation rights. Super Lawyer designation 2019, 2020, 2021

Atty. Maria A. Dornfried practices Matrimonial and Family Law including divorce, custody, support, property divisions, modification, pre/post nuptial agreements and all other aspects of Family Law.

I have practiced family law in New London County and throughout Connecticut since 1979. I am a family law Special Master. I practice with a partner, Albert Lochiatto who concentrates his practice in contract, criminal, probate and personal injury law.

Real Estate, Elder Law and Nursing Home Asset Protection, Estate Planning, DUI, Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Probate, General Practice

With over 20 years of legal experience, I have committed my career to assisting individuals and families in navigating the complexities of divorce and family law with both compassion and efficiency. I am the founder of We Mediate, LLC, where I concentrate on non-adversarial, out-of-court resolutions that focus on the well-being of all involved parties. My methodology is built on the four E's: Education: I aim to empower my clients by providing them with knowledge about their rights and options. Empowerment: I encourage clients to actively participate in creating personalized solutions. Empathy: I strive to offer a supportive environment during emotionally challenging times. Efficiency: I...