Claudette-Jean Girard

Claudette-Jean Girard

4.3
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Monson, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Education, Construction & Development

P.O. Box 278, Monson, MA

About Claudette-Jean

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Claudette-Jean Girard

P.O. Box 278, Monson, MA, 01057

Law Offices of Claudette-Jean Girard

P.O. Box 278, Monson, MA, 01057

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Claudette-Jean Girard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

In it for the money

CJG lost my case after a year and a half of stringing me along, not building a case, but reactively feeding the opposing council's narrative. She never prepped me, never prepped my witnesses, and was run over in court by a more aggressive attorney. She kept the pressure on me, though, to focus of pay...ing her more and more money so I never realized what a bad job she was doing until it was too late. I lost legal custody because of her careless ineptitude.

Posted by Brian | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated and caring

I could not be happier with the representation I have received from Attorney Girard. She fought for me and my children through a very difficult divorce, and I came away with a fair custody arrangement. She is dedicated to her clients, she knows the law, she is prepared, she works hard, and I believ...e truly cares about people. My divorce went on for years, and my ex and her group of attorneys were very difficult to deal with. Claudette always kept working for me, she always did the right thing, and ALWAYS considered my what was best for my kids. In a divorce, you need an advocate as well as an attorney. Someone that will fight for you, and that genuinely cares about what happens to you and your children. Claudette is that attorney. I would not walk into a courtroom with anyone else by my side, and I have already recommended her to friends in similar situations. If you are getting divorced, this is the first call you should make.

Posted by Cheryl | November 17, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Competent Professional

Attorney Claudette-Jean Girard is professional, knowledgeable, direct, factual, realistic, aggressive, proactive, prompt, meticulous, intuitive, resolute and extremely efficient. She is as well a genuine and compassionate person. One will quickly learn just how emotional a legal matter can be. Howeve...r, Attorney Girard has an uncanny ability to listen attentively and quickly sift through outlining in her own mind what is legally relevant to which she will tactfully explain and present back to you. Be assured that she will answer your questions and keep you updated of progress as it is being made. She will confidently go forward in negotiation and/or court appearance with great persistence and little tolerance for procrastination. Albeit the seriousness taken, I have much appreciated her ability to interject humor and set me at ease knowing that she is diligently advancing to resolution.

Posted by Michele | August 10, 2011

Excellent

Attorney Girard is an absolute professional. She excels both in legal mastery and handling clients and cases with the utmost compassion and caring. She exceeded my high expectations, and I am beyond impressed by her level of dedication. She clearly explained the process, and answered my countles...s questions with incredible patience. Attorney Girard is highly competent and skilled, and will help you through a difficult time with a smile on her face.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Education

Consummate Professional

Attorney Girard was not only very responsive, but she provided prompt professional assistance to a complex educational issue. Her depth of knowledge as a legal professional is equally matched by her innate compassion and personal firsthand experience with special education regulations and child advo...cacy. Attorney Girard’s ability to objectively evaluate and clearly succinctly articulate the issues provided direction and guidance at a most critical juncture; placing the needs of our child foremost. It is without reservation, particularly as a professional special educator and parent, that I would wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Girard as a strong dedicated advocate for children’s rights.

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Claudette-Jean Girard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lance Chavin

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Duffy

Education lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Girard is compassionate about her work and clients. She is straight forward and honest and will always fight hard for her clients."

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Karen Duffy

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Hampden County Bar Association

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

Autism Speaks

Special Education Advocacy Network

Education

2001

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Elms College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Working with your District

Special Education Law

2008

Working with your District

Special Education Law

2008

Special Education Law for Family Law Practitioners

Special Education Law

Languages

English

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