Atty. David W Griffin

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.

Westport Westport 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (203) 227-7301 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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)

Practice Areas Explained

David W Griffin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W Griffin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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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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David W Griffin's law practice is located in Westport, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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David W Griffin focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has David W Griffin practiced law?
David W Griffin has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
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David W Griffin earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1983
B.A.
Ithaca College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1983

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