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About Michael
Biography
I care about my clients. When a client thanks me at the end of their case, it makes me feel like I did a good job and that my client is happy. This is why I am an attorney.
I focus on family law and personal injury: divorce, child support, visitation and custody; car accidents and slip and falls. My office also does real estate closings and wills and probate work.
I am a retired U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General Corps Commander (O-5). I have been practicing law since 1985, and have been here in Norwich, Connecticut since 2002.
We do not chage for initial office consultations. If you have a legal issue and feel you may need the assistance of an attorney, pleaes feel free to call me.
Thank you.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
Personal Injury
40%
Probate
10%
Real Estate
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 38 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 40 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Michael online.
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Posted by John | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Closed on my house
Michael Cartier and the staff in his office are great! I closed on my house recently without a hitch! Thank you.
Michael J Cartier's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is very professional and knowledgeable attorney, especially in the areas of family, personal injury and social security disability areas of law. It's always a pleasure to work with Mike."
"I endorse this lawyer. Without reservation Attorney Cartier is a dedicated and skilled advocate for his clients"
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Experience
Honors
2025
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
Navy Achievement Medal, US Navy
1983
Contracts Book Award, Ohio Northern University
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Managing Partner, Puhlick and Cartier
2000 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, UCONN
1985 - 1989
Attorney, Us Navy Jag Corps
1984 - 1985
Law Clerk, Federal Magistrate Court
Associations
2014 - Present
Plainfield Board of EductionMember
New Hampshire Bar Association
Member
Connecticut Bar Association
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
2014 - 2015
New London County Bar AssociationPresident
Education
1985
Franklin Pierce Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Saint Anselm College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2000
UCONN Paralegal Student Guide
Chapter 1, UCONN Paralegal Student Guide
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Disbelled wife with cancer abandoned, husband comitting adultery
16 Sep 2018
Q&A
Are my mental health records from a minor going to pop up in my background check ?
22 Aug 2018
Q&A
My ex is trying to use texts against me in court, which may have been alttered. Are texts considered in court ?
07 Apr 2016