Atty. David W Griffin
Author: "It's Nearly Always About the House," The Family Advocate, published by ABA Family Law Section, 2010. Family Law Special Master, Connecticut Regional Family Trial Docket.
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About David W Griffin at a glance
David W Griffin is a Partner based in Westport, Connecticut. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1983). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1983) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1979). Active member of Waterbury. Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Author
- "It's Nearly Always About the House," The Family Advocate, published by ABA Family Law Section, 2010
- Family Law Special Master, Connecticut Regional Family Trial Docket
- Certificate of Completion GAL/AMC Comprehensive Basic Training, State of Connecticut, 2012
Presenter
- "Imputed Income, Underemployment and Earning Capacity: Child Support Strategies for Proving and Prevailing", American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New England Regional Educational Program, May 2013
- Former Chairman, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, Member, Affiliation/Merger Task Force, The Waterbury Hospital
- Former member and Secretary, Greater Waterbury Health Network, Inc
Listed
Connecticut Magazine "Super Lawyers" 2011 (detailed more thoroughly at http://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html)
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Westport 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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