Cynthia Cartier

Cynthia Cartier

5.0
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 33 years

Elder law Lawyer at Guilford, CT
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Family, Mediation ... +2 more

2488 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT

About Cynthia

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

16 years

40%
Family 40%

31 years

40%
Mediation 10%

31 years

10%
Business 5%

31 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

31 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour

Contingency

10%-30%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 29 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1996

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1995

Resigned

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

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

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

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... and trustworthy, and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who should need an attorney.

Posted by Sally | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

The right paperwork, everyone needs.

Cindy pointed out and I knew she was right that I needed my POA, DNR and Advance Directive. But who wants t think about these things? Cindy made the process easier and I am so grateful that they are done! I didn't realize how much they had been weighing on me to get them signed, but now it is done, ...thank you, Attorney Cartier.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Cartier & Bower drew up all of my estate documents. They were very professional, accurate, prompt, and affordable. I highly recommend them to others.

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Conditions issued in CT, 2025

updated on 05/09/2025

A 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 House

Board Member

2007 - 2017

Guilford Board of Selectman

Member

Languages

English

Activity

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