Jessica Murray Lastarza

Jessica Murray Lastarza

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 22 years

Mediation Lawyer at West Hartford, CT
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation

10 North Main Street, Suite 313, West Hartford, CT

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I help clients navigate divorce and legal separation with clarity and compassion—resolving custody, support, and property issues efficiently while protecting their rights and focusing on practical, long-term outcomes.

23 years | 250 cases

50%
Mediation 50%

Divorce mediation helps couples resolve custody, support, and property issues outside of court. I guide clients through a respectful, cost-effective process that promotes cooperation and long-term solutions tailored to their family’s needs.

8 years | 250 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 6 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

We Mediate

10 North Main Street, Suite 313, West Hartford, CT, 06107

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Jessica Murray Lastarza's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lauren | February 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Efficient & Easy Divorce

I cannot speak highly enough of the experience of working with Jessica. From the outset, Jessica demonstrated remarkable efficiency in handling our case. One of the most impressive aspects was how she addressed our concerns with precision and empathy. She took the time to listen to both of us, ens...uring that each of our perspectives was fully understood before moving forward. Thanks to Jessica's guidance, we were able to reach a resolution that felt fair and satisfactory to both of us and it cost us less than we were expecting!

Jessica Lastarza

Replied last February 15, 2024

Thank you, Lauren! It was my honor to serve as your mediator!

Posted by Joshua Ritto | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personable and knowledgable.

I am so lucky to have gotten to work with such an incredible attorney. Jessica has proven to be an incredibly intelligent attorney while also helping maintain positivity and even humor (when appropriate) during this process. She has made this difficult process as easy as it could have been, and I am ...so glad that she has quickly gotten me out of my horrible marriage.

Posted by clement | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommended

Jessica is. a great attorney is extremely professional in every aspect of the job. I loved working with her

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Jessica Murray Lastarza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Malley

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jessica is an advocate for clients. She is thoughtful, engaging, intelligent and hard working. Jessica understands that each client situation is different and she is willing to go above and beyond to ensure that a client's objectives are met."

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Kate Constantino

Mediation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jessica is a great attorney. I have known and worked with Jessica for many years. I have seen first-hand her ability to negotiate, mediate, and develop logical and agreeable solutions - all with great efficiency. Jessica has a great rapport with his clients, and is well liked by fellow attorneys and others in the profession."

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Angela Green

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner/Mediator/Collaborative Attorney, We Mediate, LLC

2019 - 2024

Attorney/Mediator, CT Divorce Mediation Centers

2006 - 2016

Senior Associate, Greif & Litwak, P.C.

2004 - 2006

Litigation Associate, Greenwald, Greenwald, Powers & Eustis, LLP

1996 - 2003

Senior Business Analyst, Fidelity Investments

Associations

2024 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Attorney Member

2024 - Present

Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group

Member; Chair of Marketing Committee

2021 - Present

Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce

Associate Member

Education

2003

New England Law Boston

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Fairfield University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Florida State University - Florence, Italy

Speaking Engagements

2024

AM Connections

Experience a Smoother, More Cooperative Divorce Through Mediation

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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