Atty. Ross Maxwell Kaufman
Attorney Ross M. Kaufman is a member of the Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C. law firm in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Ross Maxwell Kaufman is a Founder based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2004) and Connecticut United States Supreme Court (2005). Educated at New York Law School (J.D. New, 2003) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. English, 1999). Active member of American Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association Fairfield County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2014 - present Former Co-Chairman, Family Law Section Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Greenwich Bar Association. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Ross M. Kaufman is a member of the Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C. law firm in Stamford, Connecticut
- A top-rated lawyer with over 14 years of legal experience, Attorney Kaufman dedicates his practice solely to family and matrimonial law
- He is totally devoted to doing what is necessary to help his clients achieve the best possible outcomes for their issues involving child custody, child support, property division, alimony, and all other related matters
- Through his extensive litigation practice, Attorney Kaufman has earned a reputation as a tenacious trial attorney who fights hard for those he serves in court
- However, he is also a highly trained and effective negotiator, and he has helped numerous clients resolve their conflicts and reach viable agreements through mediation and arbitration without the need for expensive, protracted courtroom battles
- Attorney Kaufman began his legal career in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury, first serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Irvin J. Snyder of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Criminal Part, before practicing in both New Jersey and Connecticut for several years
- In 2008, after developing an interest in family law, he opened the Law Offices of Ross M. Kaufman, LLC in Southport, Connecticut and began focusing on matrimonial litigation
- In October 2011, Attorney Kaufman joined the boutique matrimonial firm of Siegel, Reilly & Conlon, LLC, in Stamford, Connecticut, where he honed his skills in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody and child support, post-judgment enforcement and pre-marital agreements
- In 2016, he was promoted to Partner upon the formation of Siegel, Reilly & Kaufman, LLC, the predecessor practice to Siegel, Colin & Kaufman
- Attorney Kaufman has been a member of the Connecticut Bar since 2005
- He is a member of the American and Connecticut Bar Associations as well as the Fairfield County, Greater Bridgeport, and Greenwich Bar Associations in Connecticut
- Since 2014, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Fairfield County Bar Association (FCBA) and recently completed a multi-term tenure as Co-Chair of its Family Law Section
- Attorney Kaufman is proud to have been recognized as follows: • Super Lawyer, by New England Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of Family Law (2017, 2018) • Super Lawyers Rising Star, by New England Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of Family Law (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016) • Connecticut Magazine Top Attorneys – Rising Star (2012, 2015), Top Attorney (2013), and Outstanding Young Lawyer (2014) • American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Family Lawyers Under 40, Connecticut (2016) Attorney Kaufman is proud to have been recognized as a multi-year Super Lawyer and Rising Star designee, a Rising Star, Top Attorney, and Outstanding Young Lawyer by Connecticut Magazine, and one of Connecticut’s Top 40 Family Lawyers Under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates
- In his free time, Attorney Kaufman volunteers with the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, Connecticut
- He currently resides in Easton, Connecticut, with his wife and two children
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Stamford 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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