Atty. Douglas I Fishman

Atty. Douglas I Fishman

Douglas I Fishman is a lawyer practicing divorce, adoption law, health care and 6 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1982, and has been licensed for 27 years.

West Hartford West Hartford 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (860) 595-5527 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas I Fishman at a glance

Douglas I Fishman is a divorce, child custody, estate planning, employment, and ip attorney based in West Hartford, Connecticut. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1999). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1998) and Brown University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in West Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas I Fishman is a lawyer practicing divorce, adoption law, health care and 6 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1982, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Douglas practices in West Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas I Fishman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas I Fishman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Douglas I Fishman is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Connecticut →

Child Custody & Visitation

Douglas I Fishman is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Connecticut →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Douglas I Fishman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas I Fishman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Douglas I Fishman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Connecticut →

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 West 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas I Fishman

Where is Douglas I Fishman's law office located?
Douglas I Fishman's law practice is located in West Hartford, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas I Fishman handle?
Douglas I Fishman focuses on divorce, child custody, estate planning, employment, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Douglas I Fishman practiced law?
Douglas I Fishman has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Douglas I Fishman go to law school?
Douglas I Fishman earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Douglas I Fishman for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas I Fishman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1998
B.A.
Brown University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1999

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