Laurie G DeNigris

Laurie G DeNigris

4.4
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 40 years

Mediation Lawyer at Southington, CT
Practice Areas: Mediation, Family

166 North Main Street, Southington, CT

About Laurie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Mediation 80%

Atty DeNigris brings almost 40 yrs of experience to her practice. She now focuses her practice to family law mediation, collaborative law, and review counsel in mediated cases. She will also serve as an advisor to litigants in litigated cases.

41 years

80%
Family 20%

Attorney DeNigris has concentrated her law practice in family law for almost 40 years, handling contested divorce and custody cases, mediation, collaborative law, premarital agreements, and adoptions. Her focus now is on mediation and collaboration.

41 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 40 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sheffy DeNigris Grey & Bedard, LLP

166 North Main Street, Southington, CT, 06489

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Laurie G DeNigris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Posted by Robyn | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AMAZING/EXCELLENT/FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE!!!

Prior meeting Laurie DeNigris I had multiple delays with no resolution in my case. With Laurie’s thoroughness, resourcefulness, and attentiveness through the whole process, my long awaited resolution was accomplished... And done quicker than expected! This wouldn't have happened without her. Laurie ...was professional and delightful to work with. I am so very grateful for everything she did!

Posted by Michelle | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Laurie is awesome!!!

She navigated my divorce Professionally and her knowledge helped settle my anxieties. I truly appreciated her support during a horrible time in my life! She is so fast to respond and I appreciated her advice. Divorce is not fun but it was such a pleasure to work with Laurie! I would highly recommend... her

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not very knowledgeable

She completed my divorce for me. I’ve consulted with two lawyers since and we are going to fix her mistakes. Divorce is a hard time. You need someone in your corner and it won’t be Laurie.

Posted by Aaron | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tough, Fair, Compassionate

After a rather unpleasant divorce last year that cost me dearly in dignity and income, I was fearful of what was to come when a citation was delivered to me by my ex asking for full custody and support. After many recommendations from friends and family, I came across Laurie on the advice from anothe...r attorney. I had to be selective when it came to choosing who would represent me and have the best interests of my children in mind. Upon the first meeting with Laurie, she set my mind at ease and really put things in perspective for me in terms of what my options were and what would be the best case scenario for my children. In divorce, there are no victors. All you can do is be the best for your children moving forward. Laurie helped me do just that. She was very attentive and responsive to the needs of my family and was able to calmly negotiate the child custody process with my ex wife and her attorney to come to an agreement that had my children in mind. Her extensive experience in representing children and families really was the hallmark of how I was represented. I would especially encourage any fathers who feel like their back is up against the wall in a divorce of child dispute to retain her services. You may not get pleasant news always but, she is as much an advocate as she is an attorney. She will give it to you straight and not make promises that cannot be kept. Unlike some lawyers that I met with, she doesn't have an over inflated ego which was especially helpful in knowing that she was the right person for me. Thank you Laurie for your dedication and compassion that you showed me and my sons. I owe you a debt of gratitude. Sincerely, Aaron

Posted by Will | May 28, 2015

Collaborative Case

I had the privilege of using Laurie's expertise for a very difficult matter. From the onset she made it clear what to expect, my chances for a positive outcome, what needed to be done to get there, and that sometimes the work would seem insurmountable. Taking into account my professional background, ...she always explained legal issues to me in a way that I understood. While we may have not attained everything I had hoped to in this case, there were many little victories and setbacks along the way. Despite the twists and turns, Laurie demonstrated patience with me and my multitude of questions, a sense of fairness, understanding, and compassion while at the same time maintaining focus on the issues (while I may have lost mine) and with the drive to attain as near to the positive outcome I originally hoped for. If you ever need legal representation for a difficult matter, I would strongly recommend Laurie DeNiigris as the attorney to take up your cause.

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Laurie G DeNigris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Bedard

Family lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Linda Ursin

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Laurie is extremely intelligent, hard-working lawyer who is dedicated to her clients. She is passionate about representing her clients and goes the extra measure to ensure that her clients are well represented. As a pension attorney, I work with many family law attorneys and Laurie is in the very top tier and a pleasure to work with. She understands that retirement benefits are an extremely valuable marital asset and carefully drafts the separation agreement to properly divide these assets, addressing pre and post retirement death benefits, early retirement subsidies, COLAs and investment gains/losses. She asks good questions to understand plan provisions, pays attention to detail and protects her clients. I have tremendous respect for Laurie and have referred clients to her with glowing references."

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Michael Vollono

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I would endorse Laurie without reservation. I have known her for a number of years and have just completed a complicated and lengthy family case with her. She combines a deep understanding of the law with compassion for her clients. She knows when to be assertive and when to take a step back. I find that an admirable trait (which unfortunately is lacking in many attorneys) which serves her clients well. She is also very honest and hardworking."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Connecticut Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Sheffy Mazzaccaro DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP

2000 - 2006

Attorney, Anderson Reynolds & Lynch LLP

1985 - 2000

Partner, Levy & Droney

Associations

2018 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Team of Connecticut

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

James Cooper Fellow

Life time member

2005 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2000 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Central Connecticut Collaborative Family Law Group

Co-chair

Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation and Coll

Member

Education

1984

Ohio Northern University

JD

1981

Skidmore College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2023

Collaborative training

Collaborative law

N/A

Various continuing education courses

Family law

Languages

English

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