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Karen Stolp Poirier

Karen Stolp Poirier

6.7

Good

Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Contributor level 10

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Family
    2 years
  • 20% Criminal Defense
  • 20% Child Support
    2 years
  • 20% Landlord / Tenant
    2 years
  • 20% Personal Injury
    2 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($50-$200/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (0)

Experienced in family law, criminal law, personal injury, landlord/tenant disputes, debt collection and debt collection defense.

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“ART FRAUD”

Posted by: Carol, 5 months ago.

Client Review: I purchased at auction, for investment purposes, a piece of art that was listed as an original. It actually, in fact, was a fake.. I returned the... more
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“Very satisfied.”

Posted by: a Commercial client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Attorney Poirier helped me with a couple different matters and I will continue to use her as my lawyer, as well as recommend her to others.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Kathleen Erin Rallo

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kathleen Rallo , East Hartford (CT), 4 months ago
Refai Mirza Arefin

Attorney Poirier has a proven record as a dedicated litigator for her clients. She also cultivates great relationships with clients and other attorneys. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Refai Arefin , Newington (CT), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

4 years since Karen Stolp Poirier was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Connecticut Active 2009 06/20/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Holmes & 2012–present
Associate at Trendowski & Allen 2010–2012
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Western New England College School of Law Juris Doctor 2008
University of New Haven Legal Studies/Public Affairs Bachelor of Science 2005

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
CALI - Food and Drug Law Western New England College School of Law 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Admitted to Practice U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut 2012–present
Member Essex Board of Trade 2010–2012
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 123 Legal Answers
7 Best Answers - chosen by asker
65 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
14 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 9 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Local Women Open Law Firm Servicing the Greater Hartford and Greater New London Areas Hartford Courant 2013
Family Law & Fido Newsletter 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
College University of New Haven Convocation 2010