Lindsay M Savona-Donka

Lindsay M Savona-Donka

4.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Waterford, CT
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

185 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT

About Lindsay

Biography

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 17 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Savona & Saunders, LLC ( main office)

185 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT, 06385-2805

Savona & Saunders, LLC ( by apt only office)

191 Main st., Old Saybrook, CT, 06475

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Lindsay M Savona-Donka's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Ashly | September 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Phenomenal services

Lindsay was honest, speedy and extremely organized. She assisted us in a joint custody battle. In our initial consultation she was up front and honest with what she can promise to complete. We ended up having many more bonuses. Lindsay and Jessica were very organized and always kept us updated. She a...lso was very speedy in her response time. We are very greatful and satisfied with Lindsay’s services.

Posted by Jim | June 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Couldn’t ask for anyone better

Attorney Savona is very professional and cares about her clients well being. She is very thorough with gathering all the information necessary for your case. With my case personally, she was always in communication with me either updating me on what’s happening or what she needed me to do next. She w...as always one step ahead. I’m all about communication and trust and with Lindsay you have both. Attorney Savona fought for my family, and for that I will be forever grateful. I would highly recommend Attorney Savona to anyone needing legal representation in family law.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Lindsay saved my relationship with my son.

I had tried other lawyers, getting advice, even going pro-se for the cause. I had found that circumstances were getting more and more complex and convoluted. All I wanted was consistent visitation, harassment to stop and to be a real dad; not just a father to my son. My first consultation, I knew I h...ad the right lawyer, because she asked ALL the questions one could hope for. She quickly understood the scope, depth and complexity. What's more, I found more often, she knew what to expect, the steps and the outcome before each and every step of the way. This is not a 'band-aid' lawyer, but a really articulate mediator. When that couldn't be done, she really stepped it up; and in this, other attorneys and judges could see clarity in the quagmire that had been manufactured. She's passionate, honest and a good listener. Please be aware that you also have to listen and understand her as well. Family court does not work fast, but the judgments are. Lawyers like her know this, and take it on without the same frustration the parents have in such a fight. She will tell you how she sees it, and that is an important element in the overall chemistry. I've worked with her for 6 years. Without her, I would not have a relationship with my son that I do now.

Posted by Cheryl | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

"A Fire in Her Belly"

Attorney Lindsay Savona-Donka helped me get through the worst time in my life of going through a painful and messy divorce. Throughout the process, she was professional, confident and realistic. She treated me with much respect and was honest about the facts of my particular situation. The opposing c...ounsel had a reputation for being difficult and the first few lawyers I consulted would not take my case because of him. A well respected, retiring lawyer told me to call Lindsay and promised me "she had a fire in her belly." This lawyer knew what she was talking about. Lindsay took my case, handled the other lawyer with confidence and helped me to reach a satisfactory outcome without spending my money needlessly. Divorce is not easy, but it can be made less stressful by having someone like Attorney Savona-Donka fighting for you.

Posted by Alan | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Thorough and caring professional

I don't normally review too many things, but in this case I felt it worthwhile. I hired attorney Savona after interviewing many for my divorce. She was actually my choice right away. To be very honest I was not expecting a difficult divorce but that changed quickly. My experience with Attorney Savona... was excellent. I had a seven day trial that was very difficult. The preparations and my interactions with Lindsay Savona during the entire process were always professional. She was always available to listen to me and did her best to keep me grounded. She showed up to every court hearing prepared and on time. She also did her best to avoid a trial, but when the other party is unreasonable you have no choice. I felt Lindsay always represented my best options and truly cared about the outcome. To this day I still consult her for advice and legal questions, two plus years after my divorce was final.

See All Client Reviews

Lindsay M Savona-Donka's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Lindsay
Thomas Joseph Piscatelli headshot
Thomas Piscatelli

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lindsay is a compassionate attorney who cares about her clients and presents tough and aggressive arguments in court. I highly recommend her."

Bruce A. Chamberlain headshot
Bruce Chamberlain

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been impressed by the results that attorney Savona has obtained for her clients . She demonstrates a competence and professionalism that is well respected in our community. I continue to refer clients to her."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Law office of Savona & Saunders, LLC

2011 - 2016

Owner, Law Office of Lindsay Savona, LLC

2009 - 2011

Associate, Mariani & Reck, LLC

2008 - 2009

Temporary Assistant Clerk, Family Court of Norwich

Associations

New London County Bar Association

Member

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

University of Massachusetts School of Law, Dartmouth MA

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Lasell College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution