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Cynthia Cartier
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-350 per hour
Contingency
10%-30%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
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Licensed in Connecticut for 29 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1995
Licensed in Maryland for 33 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
Location
Cartier & Bower, LLC
2488 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT, 06437
Law Offices of Cynthia Cartier
97 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT, 06473
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Cynthia Cartier's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
16 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (4)
Estate Planning (3)
Divorce & Separation (2)
Medicaid & Medicare (2)
Wills & Living Wills (2)
Child Support (1)
Debt & Lending Agreements (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Elder Law (1)
Family (1)
Intellectual Property (1)
Mediation (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Probate (1)
Real Estate (1)
Trademark Application (1)
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Posted by Marianne | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent attorney
Cindy was an excellent attorney during my divorce. She helped me immensely to navigate a very difficult time with compassion, a great depth of knowledge, and efficiency. Cindy was always very responsive to all of my questions and kept me informed throughout the entire divorce process. Cindy is honest...
Posted by Naomi | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Cindy is Fair and Efficient
When I contacted Cindy, I knew I had made the right choice. Cindy not only has a quick response time, but seeks a fair resolution for all parties involved. She is efficient, yet understanding and compassionate regarding the emotions and situations of the parties involved. In my case, there was no dow...
Posted by Bill | December 15, 2017 | Medicaid & Medicare
Elder Law Consultation
I met Cindy and needed help with questions I had on Title 19 laws and home ownership. Very caring and has a lot of experience in these matters.She is the kind of lawyer I needed now and for any other legal matter in the future.
Posted by Sally | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney
True Professional
My family is so grateful for having found Attorney Cartier. She is so professional, kept us informed concerning our legal issues and explained anything that we didn't understand. She will work all hours of the night to get the job done!
Posted by Josh | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Ray is very helpful
Ray Bower has been very helpful and knowledgeable during the trademark process. He is thorough as well. Thank you Ray.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Conditions issued in CT, 2025
updated on 05/09/2025A condition is a disciplinary order from the Statewide Grievance Committee that an attorney fulfill a condition within a certain time frame. If the attorney does not fulfill a condition in a timely manner, the Superior Court may also impose any condition necessary to protect the public.
Honors
2020
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Super Lawyers, Thomsen Reuters
2019
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Woman of Excellence - Business Woman of the Year, Shoreline Chamber
2018
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2010
CALI Award in Excellence, University of Connecticut
Work Experience
2016 - Present
President, CT Mediation & Arbitration Services, LLC
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Cartier & Bower, LLC
Associations
2013 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association
2013 - Present
New Haven Bar Association
2013 - 2016
Orchard HouseBoard Member
2007 - 2017
Guilford Board of SelectmanMember
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers