Atty. Robert B. Katz
Bob has been practicing family law exclusively throughout Connecticut for 33 years. He previously practiced in the firms of Louden, Forzani & Katz; Cumming & Lockwood; and Levy & Droney.
Collaborative Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Hartford, CT · 43+ Years Experience
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About Robert B. Katz at a Glance
Robert B. Katz is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Louden Katz & McGrath LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce and family law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1983). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1982) and University of Bridgeport (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hartford. Serves clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert B. Katz
Bob has been practicing family law exclusively throughout Connecticut for 33 years. He previously practiced in the firms of Louden, Forzani & Katz; Cumming & Lockwood; and Levy & Droney.
- Listed in Super Lawyers (Family Law).
- Founding member and past president, Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group.
- Instructor - Forensics to Psychiatric Fellows Program, Institute of Living, Hartford (2010-present).
- Court-appointed Special Master (financial matters).
- Court-appointed Special Master (custody issues).
- ABA Trial Advocacy Institute, University of Houston (2002, 2003).
- Member, ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, 2002 and 2003.
- Special Master: Family Court of Hartford; Family Court of New Britain; Regional Custody Court, Middletown.
Bob resides in Avon with his wife, a lawyer and elementary school principal, and they are the parents of two children, both lawyers.
Practice Areas Explained
Robert B. Katz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. Katz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hartford.
Divorce in Hartford
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family Law in Hartford
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hartford
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 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 venue, 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.
Hartford Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hartford-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hartford Choose Robert B. Katz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert B. Katz's practice in the field of divorce and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert B. Katz brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce and family law, Robert B. Katz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hartford
A Hartford-based practice means Robert B. Katz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert B. Katz Handles in Hartford
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