Atty. Eric J. Broder
Attorney Broder has practiced law for over twenty years. He is a founding member and partner at BRODER & ORLAND LLC.
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About Eric J. Broder at a glance
Eric J. Broder is a Member based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1996) and New York (1996). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Tulane University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfield County Bar Association (Current President) Connecticut Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Attorney Broder has practiced law for over twenty years
- He is a founding member and partner at BRODER & ORLAND LLC. Eric is an AV® Preeminent TM rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell ®, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, earned through a strenuous peer and judicial review procedure
- Eric was selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers® List in the area of Family Law in 2010, 2013-2016
- He has also been designated a “Top Lawyer” in three categories: Arbitration and Mediation, Family Law, and Matrimonial Law in Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan/Darien and Fairfield Magazines
- Additionally, Eric has been named among the Top 10 Attorneys in Family Law in Connecticut by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys for both 2014, 2015 and 2016
- He is a member of the Connecticut and New York Bars
- Attorney Broder serves on the House of Delegates for the Connecticut Bar Association as a Representative for Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk (District 3)
- He is also the a Past President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, served on its Nominating Committee and served for many years as Co-Chair of its Family Law Section
- He is Past President of the Fairfield County Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Fairfield County Bar Association
- Additionally, Attorney Broder volunteers as a Special Master in the Family Division of the Stamford, Bridgeport and Middletown Superior Courts
- Attorney Broder was formerly employed at Blank Rome LLP in New York, in one of the region's largest and most prestigious matrimonial and family law departments
- Eric has appeared as a legal commentator on NBC’s Today Show, News 12 Connecticut and regularly lectures to attorneys, accountants, financial analysts, mediators, therapists, paralegals and the general public on many aspects of family law
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric J. Broder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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