Kate L Rizzo

Kate L Rizzo

3.7
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Wallingford, CT
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

150 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT

About Kate

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 24%

37 years | 400 cases

24%
Family 24%

37 years | 400 cases

24%
Real Estate 24%

37 years | 1,000 cases

24%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C.

150 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT, 06492-4217

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Kate L Rizzo's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | April 30, 2015 | Family

Highly regarded family law attorney ...

When I was new to Wallingford and in need of a family law attorney I was told that Kate Rizzo was not only the best on town, but the best in the Greater New Haven area. Having been told that I consulted Attorney Rizzo on two separate occasions for different family law related matters. I found her n...ot only to be extremely knowledgeable and professional, but also straight forward, practical and compassionate. In short, Kate possesses all the qualities needed in an attorney who has chosen to work in family law, an area of practice where emotions can run high and litigants can so easily lose sight of what's most important. I highly recommend Kate Rizzo.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2014 | Child Custody

Unprofessional and illprepared

I recently used her in a child custody case. She was unprofessional, unprepared and billed me for documents she created that she knew the court would not review. $1000 for a single plan she knew she had no power to create or enforce. Please do not use her.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2009 | Child Custody

Guardian Ad Litem

Attorney Rizzo was appointed Guardian Ad Litem for my son a year and a half ago. Initially I was concerned about having someone whom I knew nothing about assigned to represent my son. However, my concerns were soon alleviated as I came to recognize Attorney Rizzo's ability to gracefully handle my son...'s difficult situation. Trust is imperative in a relationship such as theirs and her straightforwardness and honesty has made him feel well cared for and respected. She is an effective advocate,maintaining an unbiased view,one in which the child's well being is of only concern. I only hope other families experiencing turbulent times might be as fortunate as my son, represented by such an adept and compassionate attorney.

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Patrick Hughes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kate is a fantastic attorney who effectively represents clients during difficult times. She approaches each matter with a wonderful balance of toughness and compassion. Moreover, I learned everything I know about family law from Kate. I highly recommend her!"

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W Pierson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kate is a highly effective divorce and family law attorney. She is known by her clients, colleagues and the family law judges of our state as a capable, tough and fair lawyer, who represents her clients--adults and children alike--with intellectual acumen, exceptional legal skill and sincere compassion. I recommend her highly."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

1987

Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi

1986

Law Review, University of Bridgeport Law School

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Principal, Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C.

Associations

New Haven County Bar Association

Member

Meriden Bar Association

Member

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fenn-Hodson v. Hodson

Court accepted my recommendation as GAL

Ruggerio v. Ruggerio

Successful representation of minor chldren as GAL

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Education

1987

University of Bridgeport

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Connecticut

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Guardian ad litem seminar

Guardian ad litem

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