Find Lawyers in Westport, Connecticut for Family Law

About Eric I am often asked: “Why are you a divorce lawyer?” The answer – I get great satisfaction from seeing how well my clients are doing at the end of their case versus when we first met. Facilitating that transition and growth, while challenging, is the most gratifying part of my job. The follow-up question is often: “What prepared you most to be a Family Law attorney?” Ironically, the answer lies not in court but rather on a court – a tennis court! Be...

DAVID W. GRIFFIN is a partner in the Westport, Connecticut law firm of Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, L.L.C. Attorney Griffin is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the Connecticut Chapter of the AAML. He serves as a member of the State of Connecticut Child Support Guidelines Commission and is a member and officer of the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section, where he also serves on the Executive Committee. He lectures frequently on topics ranging from f...

About Sarah I knew that I wanted to be a lawyer from a relatively young age. My grandparents were both lawyers and met when they were on the law review together (I am proud to say that my grandmother was one of the few women in her law school class in the 1940s). Throughout my childhood and teenage years, we had family dinners every Sunday, and my grandfather, whom I idolized, would bring articles of interest for me to read during the week and discuss with him the following Sunday. He also to...

RANDI R. NELSON is an associate attorney at PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. She has worked strictly on matrimonial litigation since 2011 and is admitted to practice in Connecticut. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt. Nelson is a member of the American, Connecticut, Fairfield County, and Westport/Weston bar associations. In addition, she is a special maste...

Connecticut Bar Association, Member, Executive Committee, Family Law Section 1993 - Present, Fairfield County Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2005 - Present), International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2007 - Present). Certificate of Completion GAL/AMC Comprehemsive Basic Training, State of Connecticut, 2012. Member, Connecticut Law Review, 1986-1988, Board of Editors, Connecticut Family Lawyer, 1994-2000, Co-author, Connecticut Practice ...

About Carole I recall that from a very young age I was not shy about enthusiastically expressing my opinion on a wide variety of topics! Some may have even thought of me as bold. It was natural, then, to choose a career in the law. It has served me well but more importantly, I have derived immense satisfaction from helping hundreds of clients, and by extension their families, for more than forty years. I had a rather idyllic childhood growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts with loving parents...

THOMAS P. PARRINO is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. He represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, and property division. With more than 25 years of experience practicing family law, Parrino is considered a top attorney in his field, handling some of the most intricate and high-asset family law litigation in Connecticut. He is a tenacious negotiator and litigator. He was named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers,...

Alan Rubenstein is a highly-skilled family lawyer, divorce mediator, and collaborative divorce attorney. He has practiced family and divorce law for more than 30 years. He has served as counsel for approximately 1,200 divorces, involving more than 250 divorce mediations, 150 collaborative/cooperative divorces, and numerous hearings and trials. A trained marriage and family counselor with a Master of Science in counseling psychology with a specialization in marriage and family therapy, Alan ap...

Executive Editor, Connecticut Family Lawyer, 1986-2001. Author: "Tax Aspects in Domestic Relations Cases," Trial Magazine, June, 1980; "When Prenuptial Contracts are Challenged in Court," The Family Advocate, Winter, 1984; "Valuation of Closely Held Corporations" [italics on]Valuation & Distribution of Marital Property,[italics off] Matthew Bender Publishing Co., 1984. Co-Author: "Lay Witnesses Can Value Assets," Trial Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 6, p. 33, June, 1986. General Editor, Family La...

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. D...

Justin Contratto is an experienced family law practitioner and trial attorney. Prior to joining BodnarMilone, Justin was employed by well-regarded matrimonial firms in Manhattan and Northern Virginia, where he represented clients in complex matrimonial matters. Justin’s matrimonial practice has focused on the representation of high net worth individuals, including partners at major law firms, tech industry and finance executives, and high-profile public figures. Justin began his legal c...

About Chris I started working at age 13. My first job was as a little league umpire, where I quickly learned how to maintain composure, order, and control while dealing with emotionally charged parents and coaches. By age 16, I woke up early each summer morning to cut the grass and rake bunkers at Racebook Country Club. During college, I worked as a construction laborer, landscaper, gravedigger, waiter, boat cleaner, and marketing assistant for UConn athletics. I will consistently outhustle a...