Verna Lilburn

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Verna Lilburn

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 34 years

Child support Lawyer at New Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

59 Elm St Ste 140, New Haven, CT

Virtual Consultation Available

About Verna

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

34 years

20%
Child Support 20%

34 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

34 years

20%
Family 20%

20%
Alimony 10%

34 years

10%
Mediation 10%

23 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Verna Lilburn, Attorney at Law

59 Elm St Ste 140, New Haven, CT, 06510-2047

lilburnlaw.com

Verna Lilburn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Douglas | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best in Connecticut

I retained Attorney Lilburn to represent me in my divorce. Attorney Lilburn was extremely professional in all of our interactions. She provided me with not only her legal knowledge but the likelihood of success based on the path I chose to take. She was always prepared for our court meetings. My ex...perience with Attorney Lilburn made what was an extremely difficult situation far less stressful. I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you need family law, please call Verna Lilburn first.

I hired Verna Lilburn in regard to a divorce proceeding. I could not be happier with the effort that she and her office put into my case- they were easy to work with and kept me updated at all times. I got good legal advice and assistance through what could have been a VERY difficult process. No ...one is eager to go through divorce, but Verna and her team made it as painless as possible, and I can't thank them enough for the work they did. If you need an attorney for any family law issue, you should strongly consider hiring Verna Lilburn. She and her team were helpful, professional, efficient, and accurate, which is exactly what you need when dealing with legal matters.

Posted by Bryan | December 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Experience With a Skilled Family Law Attorney

Attorney Verna represented me for about a year and a half during a complex family law matter. Throughout the entire process, she demonstrated strong legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and precise attention to detail. She explained each step clearly, provided well-reasoned guidance, and ensured I un...derstood the legal impact of every decision. Her communication was timely and focused. She stayed well-organized, fully prepared for each hearing, and handled ongoing issues efficiently as they developed. All filings and documents were completed accurately and submitted without delay. Attorney Verna remained consistent, professional, and thorough from start to finish. Her reliability and clarity made a significant difference in navigating a lengthy and challenging legal process. I highly recommend Attorney Verna to anyone seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and trustworthy family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and excellent - you cannot go wrong selecting Verna Lilburn

Verna assisted me with navigating a divorce that was complex due to the other party involved. She was extremely thorough with her document preparation and making sure she had a full and complete understanding of the situation so that we could formulate a plan that achieved my goals while having back ...up plans at the ready if things went sour. She and her paralegal Joan both were extremely professional and courteous, happy to answer any and all questions throughout the process. Verna turned what felt like a completely uncertain situation into one I had complete confidence in and I feel no one could have done a better job than her. I spoke with a few other lawyers before settling on Verna as my choice and it was clear from the consultation that she was the right choice for my case. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of an attorney and will definitely be coming back should I need to navigate any future legal issues.

Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A+

Getting a divorce lawyer is never fun, but with the right team on your side it makes things less stressful.Verna pays attention to detail and was very sympathetic to my situation. Since I was able to text them Verna and/or Joanne always replied quickly. I will be recommending them to anyone and every...one who needs a family Attorney.

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Verna Lilburn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Debra Weecks

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Lilburn and I were law school colleagues and remain in contact, although I do not practice in CT. I am often impressed when Ms. Lilburn discusses legal trends and developments. Although we've not practiced together, as a colleague I note that Ms. Lilburn continues all these years later still to exhibit great dedication and knowledge in her discussions. As a profession, attorneys strive to maintain these standards in practice. I am pleased to post these few words about this colleague whose enthusiasm demonstrates high ethics and reflects great commitment to her family law practice."

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Debra Weecks

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Client's Choice Award 2025, AVVO

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Outstanding Legal Scholarship, Quinnipiac University School of Law

1989

Outstanding Legal Scholarship, Quinnipiac University School of Law

N/A

NDEA Grant: Study High School Reading, Notre Dame de Namur University

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Verna B. Lilburn

1994 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of William C. Bruce

1992 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of J. J. Narkiewicz

1992 - 1992

Associate Attorney, Bruce & Associates

1992 - 2005

Adjunct Faculty, University Of New Haven

1991 - 1992

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Roger Sullivan

Associations

2024 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Member

2024 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Member

2011 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2005 - Present

Legal Skills Advisory Board, University of New Haven

Chair Through 2023; Member

1994 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

1990 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

C. v. C.

Finding in favor of client, defendant wife. Plaintiff husband's motion to modify or terminate alimony was denied

C. v. C.

Substantial award of property in favor of client, plaintiff wife

C. v. C.

After short marriage, substantial property awarded to client, plaintiff wife with young child. Upward deviation from presumptive child support.

F. v. F.

Substantial award of property in favor of client, plaintiff wife

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Education

2003

Labor Education Center and Quinnipiac Dispute

Certificate

1999

Quinnipiac College School of Law

Certificate

1990

Quinnipiac University

J.D.

N/A

Columbia University - Teacher's College

MA - Masters

N/A

Fairfield University

Sixth Year Certificate of Advanced Study

N/A

St John's University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

M. v. R.

Legal Malpractice: Divorce Discovery and Trial

2013

S. v. C.

Legal Malpractice: Post-Judgment Custody Action

Publications

1989

Connecticut Probate Law Journal Abandonment as a Ground for Termination of Parental Rights

1989

Connecticut Probate Law Journal Comment: Michaud v. Wawruck, 209 Conn. 407 (1988)

Languages

English

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