Atty. Jane B. Emons
Judge Jane B. Emons, Connecticut Superior Court Judge (Ret.), provides private alternative dispute resolution services, such as mediation, arbitration, and special mastering.
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Jane B. Emons is an Of Counsel based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, and litigation. Educated at Suffolk University, (J.D., 1977) and Kirkland College (B.A. University, 1971). Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Judge Jane B. Emons, Connecticut Superior Court Judge (Ret.), provides private alternative dispute resolution services, such as mediation, arbitration, and special mastering
- Her primary expertise is in family and employment law matters, and she is well-versed in resolving legally and financially complex and contentious issues, both in settlement and trial settings
- In 2010, Governor Jodi Rell appointed Judge Emons to serve as a Superior Court Judge
- She retired in June 2018
- During her eight years on the bench, she presided over criminal and domestic violence matters and numerous family law cases relating to divorce and custody
- She served as a Presiding Family Judge in the Stamford, New Haven, and Milford Judicial Districts for nearly seven years
- Prior to being appointed to the bench, Judge Emons served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut for 14 years as a litigator in both State and Federal employment law cases
- She also served for ten years as an Assistant State’s Attorney in New Haven
- CREDENTIALS CLERKSHIPS • Law Clerk to Superior Court Judges, New Haven County, June 1977-June 1978 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Rules of Evidence New Haven Bar Association, Family Law Section, May, 2017 • Kids Say the Darndest Things
- Hearsay Issues Involving Children in Family Law Matters Connecticut Judges Institute, June, 2017 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library, Advisory Committee
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Bridgeport 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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