Kate W Haakonsen

Kate W Haakonsen

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Glastonbury, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Alimony ... +4 more

2252 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

About Kate

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

In addition to traditional divorce process, I practice collaborative divorce using the inter-disciplinary model which I believe gives clients the greatest support for achieving their best results in their circumstances while maintaining more control and reducing stress for themselves and their children.

48 years

40%
Mediation 30%

I have mediated over 200 family/divorce cases and numerous non-family cases including EEO disputes for the USPS. I have over 200 hours of training in mediation and related skills.

35 years

30%
Alimony 10%

This issue is often part of a complete divorce settlement so determining % of practice is inexact

48 years

10%
Child Custody 8%

This issue is often part of a complete divorce settlement so determining % of practice is inexact

48 years

8%
Child Support 5%

This issue is often part of a complete divorce settlement so determining % of practice is inexact

48 years

5%
Family 5%

In addition to mediation, collaborative divorce and traditional litigation, I help clients with prenuptial agreements, inter-state custody jurisdiction issues, and post divorce disputes.

48 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 47 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP

2252 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT, 06033-2209

Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP

100 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT, 06103

Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP

747 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT, 06010

Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP

42 East High Street, East Hampton, CT, 06424

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Kate W Haakonsen's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | October 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Value Added

Working with Kate was an exercise in professionalism and competency. From the first phone inquiry until the dissolution was granted, Kate was frank and to the point. As a pragmatic person myself, having advise that was rooted in experience and reality was key in her ability to build trust and confi...dence. Her focus was always on what the best solution would be for my boys and I. Even though I felt the judgements weren’t always fair or equitable, Kate helped me realize that I did, in fact, get the absolute best outcome under the circumstances surrounding my divorce. I don’t usually leave 5-star reviews, but in the context of such weighty topics as divorce, child support, custody agreements, and so on, Kate truly deserves an excellent rating. Like most things in life, you pay for what you get, and this is definitely not an exception to that rule. If you want someone that is going to fight for the absolute necessities while helping you navigate through the minutia, Kate definitely provides the best value for the money.

Posted by Julie | April 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Attorney Kate Haakonsen is the Best of the Best!

Attorney Kate Haakonsen is an extreme expert in all the legal areas of divorce. She is a master in the collaborative process, and Kate walked me through each and every step of the way! Attorney Haakonsen is so very professional, intelligent, patient, calm and confident. She knew all the legal matt...ers of divorce, and was very aware to make sure to explain them to me making sure I understood them as we worked together. Attorney Haakonsen was very compassionate while working with me through this journey. I always felt Kate had my best interest in mind, and she always made the time to listen and reassure me and my fears. Attorney Haakonsen is simply the Best of the Best!

Posted by JAH | January 07, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

JAH collaborative divorce client

Attny Haakonsen is an expert in the area of collaborative divorce. She is understanding and compassionate of the emotional, financial and parental issues that often accompany the divorce process, but maintains her professionalism. She effectively utilizes superior ancillary support professionals to o...btain the best for her client. Kate worked well with the other attorney involved in the process. She is responive to her client's needs and effectively negates unneccesary fears. Because Kate practices in the areas of mediated, collaborative, and litigated divorce, I think it allows her to think more creatively and propose solutions to conflicts that another attorney might not. Kate's legal support was top notch.

Posted by Linda | December 22, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Representation!

Attorney Haakonsen was extremely knowledgeable about all the ins and outs of the divorce process, which was very confusing to me. She explained everything clearly and carefully. She listened to what I wanted out of the divorce and advised me the best way to go about it. Attorney Haakonsen not only... looked out for my best interest, but my children's as well. She is also very trustworthy and compassionate. I highly recommend Attorney Haakonsen for whatever legal issues that may arise for you.

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Kate W Haakonsen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Osborne

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kate is seasoned, professional, and knowledgeable and brings a wealth of experience to her cases and clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Alimony lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Gersten

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kate is smart, hardworking and always seeks to find real solutions to the problems that help resolve the issues expeditiously."

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Christian Lassen

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Superb lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2014

Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters

2013

Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters

2012

Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters

2011

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2010

Top Lawyers, Hartford Magazine

2007

Certificate of Appreciation, Regional Family Trial Docket

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Senior Partner, Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

Academy of Professional Family Mediators

Advanced Mediator

2009 - Present

Connecticut Collaborative Professionals

Member

2006 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2004 - Present

Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group

Member and Past Treasurer

1998 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair 2012-2013, Executive Committee, Legislative Commitee

1995 - Present

Connecticut Counsel for Non-Adversarial Divorce

Past Co-President/ Member

1995 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Past Co-chair

1984 - Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1978 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1978 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

1996 - 2015

Association for Conflict Resolution

Member

1981 - 1984

Hartford Association of Women Attorneys

Past President

Education

1978

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Ursinus College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

CCDG Annual Member Retreat

Focusing on Interests in Collaborative Divorce

2014

Professionalism Symposium

Family Law Panel Moderator

2014

CLE Program

The Role of Advocacy in Collaborative Divorce

2005

2005 Statewide Conference

The Role of Consulting Lawyers in the Mediation Process

2002

Biennial Statewide Conference

Challenging Our Assumptions About Children, Families and Divorce

2000

Gathering of New England Mediators

Unauthorized Practice of Law by Mediators

1999

Biennial Statewide Conference

The Unauthorized Practice of Law in Connecticut

1997

Biennial Statewide Conference

Parental Relocation and Custody

1993

Tax Aspects of Divorce in Connecticut

Tax Aspects of Divorce in Connecticut

N/A

Understanding Your Divorce

Divorce 101

Publications

2014

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. ("MCLE") A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut

2006

The Connecticut Family Lawyer Drafting Complaints for the Dissolution of Civil Unions

1977

Public Accommodations Law in Connecticut Public Accommodations Law in Connecticut

Languages

English

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