Atty. Susan Wakefield

Atty. Susan Wakefield

Susan Wakefield is a lawyer practicing mediation, divorce, legal separation and 4 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Baruch College of the City University of New York in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Westport Westport 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Wakefield at a glance

Susan Wakefield is a Member based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at Susan Wakefield Mediation. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, prenup, and adr. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1988), New Jersey (1989), and New York (1989). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1988) and Baruch College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Susan Wakefield is a lawyer practicing mediation, divorce, legal separation and 4 other areas of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Baruch College of the City University of New York in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Susan practices at Susan Wakefield Mediation in Westport, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Wakefield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Wakefield 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.

Susan Wakefield is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Connecticut →

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Susan Wakefield is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in Connecticut →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Susan Wakefield is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Wakefield

Where is Susan Wakefield's law office located?
Susan Wakefield's law practice is located in Westport, Connecticut. The firm is Susan Wakefield Mediation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Wakefield handle?
Susan Wakefield focuses on divorce, prenup, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Susan Wakefield practiced law?
Susan Wakefield has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Susan Wakefield go to law school?
Susan Wakefield earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Susan Wakefield for a consultation?
You can contact Susan Wakefield 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.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1988
B.A.
Baruch College of the City University of New York
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1988
New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1989

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