Atty. David A. McGrath
J.D., with Honors, University of Connecticut School of Law. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Connecticut Bar Association (2019-2020).
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David A. McGrath is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Louden Katz & McGrath LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2010) and United States Supreme Court (2018). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D. Honors, 2009) and St. Anselm College (B.A. Cum, 2006). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Connecticut Bar Association: Family Law Section Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section Chair for Family Law and Hartford County Bar Association. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J.D., with Honors, University of Connecticut School of Law
- Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Connecticut Bar Association (2019-2020)
- Chair, Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section (2018-2020)
- Executive Committee, Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section (2010-2019)
- Connecticut Bar Family Law Executive Committee (2011-present)
- Named “Rising Star” by Connecticut Bar Family Section (2011)
- Named “Star of the Year” (2012), received “Chair Award” (2016) and “Achievement Award” (2018) from Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section
- Senior Advisor of Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section (2020-2021)
- Received the Hartford County Bar 2018 Judge Maxwell Heiman Award
- Named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2013-present)
- Court-appointed Special Master (Hartford Family Court, New Britain Family Court, Middletown Family Court)
- One of 37 lawyers in Connecticut named “New Leaders in the Law” by Connecticut Law Tribune (2016)
- Best Lawyers in America (2021) David resides in West Hartford with his wife and two children
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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