Karen Stolp Poirier

Karen Stolp Poirier

also known as Supervising Family Attorney, Peterson Zamat, LLC, Law Offices of Karen Stolp Poirier

4.7
Rating: 4.2

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Manchester, CT
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

627 Main Street, Manchester, CT

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

16 years

50%
Child Support 30%

15 years

30%
Car Accident 15%

6 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 50-200 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 16 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2009

Administrative Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Offices of Karen Stolp Poirier

627 Main Street, Manchester, CT, 06040

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Karen Stolp Poirier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Crystal | September 15, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Went above and beyond, We were all very impressed with her ability to negotitate a fair settlement for all

Karen is a true professional and very knowledgeable. She represented my family in a separation matter that was tough and difficult. She is efficient, skilled and a wonderful negotiator who knows her stuff and left no stone unturned. She was there for us every step of the way and kept us informed... thru out the process. We were extremely satisfied I would highly recommend and hire her again. Thank you Karen from all of us.

Posted by LaShonya | August 14, 2013 | Alimony

left hurt an struggling

I hired attorney Poirier for assistance in dealing with an alimony modification post judgement. It became a total nightmare dealing with her. She was more focused on the pending issues of a qudro than handling what I hired her for. She was terrible at being compassionate and failed to listen to my wo...rries surrounding the case and failed to seek out the other parties information in regards to my modification. I cried on the phone to her but yet it still didn't matter all she did was basically tell me your wasting your time in persuing your case. With ally evidence presented I in fact did have a claim at Persuing one. She didn't hesitate to charge me for dealing with the qdro's. She didn't help with the qudro's either I figured out the problem with them on my own but she still didn't hesitate to charge me for NOTHING. disappointed!!

Karen Poirier

Replied last September 17, 2013

It is worth noting that the other party was seeking sanctions against this client because of the client's failure to comply with court orders regarding the QDRO - so yes, it became a pressing issue that had to be dealt with first. Also worth noting that a good portion of this client' s retainer payment was returned to her once it was discovered through an investigation that there was no basis for a modification of alimony and fighting it in court would have been a waste of the client's money.

Posted by Heather | January 22, 2013 | Family

Highly Recommend!

Attorney Poirier has been my attorney through a very difficult time regarding child support and child custody and has gone above and beyond. I was not one of the easier clients as I was having a very hard time and had many many questions about everything going on but she handle it all. I trust her co...mpletely which to me was very important because it was my children's well being that was at stake. She is very knowledgeable and was always available whenever I needed her. I highly recommend her and her firm and will continue to use her whenever something else may arise.

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Karen Stolp Poirier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Mitler

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Katz

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Cantor

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Allen

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Karen for years. She is a fantastic lawyer. She is an excellent advocate for her clients and possesses a solid understanding of the law and court procedures."

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Michael Reilly

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Rallo

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Refai Arefin

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Melissa Holmes

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  4.2 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Suspension issued in CT, 2024

updated on 05/03/2024

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2004

CALI - Food and Drug Law, Western New England College School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Karen Stolp Poirier

2015 - Present

Child Advocate, Manchester Superior Court

2012 - Present

Partner, Holmes & Poirier

2010 - 2012

Associate, Trendowski & Allen

2008 - 2010

Civil Court Clerk, Tolland Superior Court, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

2008 - 2008

Extern, Connecticut State's Attorney's Office

2007 - 2007

Student Prosecutor, State of Massachusetts

2005 - 2007

Intern, Pratt & Whitney

Associations

2019 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to practice

2017 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Manchester Republican Town Committee

Member

2012 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut

Admitted to Practice

2010 - 2012

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2012

Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce

Member

2010 - 2012

Essex Board of Trade

Member

2005 - 2008

Federalist Society

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Nadeau v. Barry

Ruling in favor of plaintiff mother.

Hartery v. Black Bear Hartford

Claim against bar withdrawn

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Education

2008

Western New England College School of Law

Juris Doctor

2005

University of New Haven

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

University of New Haven Convocation

College

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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