Maureen Elizabeth Donahue

Maureen Elizabeth Donahue

4.6
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Torrington, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Real Estate, Marriage & Prenuptials

One Torrington Office Pl., Suite 307, Torrington, CT

About Maureen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Compassionate and efficient representation of parties in divorce and separation, including division of assets, alimony, child support, child custody, division of liabilities. Trial experience. Also experienced as mediator.

38 years

50%
Child Custody 40%

Represent parents and grandparents in child custody and visitation cases. Trial experience.

38 years

40%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Experience in preparing and finalizing prenuptial agreements

38 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

Represent sellers only in real estate transactions.

38 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour


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

Law Offices of Maureen E. Donahue

One Torrington Office Pl., Suite 307, Torrington, CT, 06790

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Maureen Elizabeth Donahue's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by john | July 21, 2016

Maureen Donahue

My Sister was served "SHOCK" divorce papers and with our back's against the wall, we had a consultation with Maureen. She is well versed in Divorce law and provided excellent advice. She listened and remained calm providing strong points to consider in a contentious Divorce. We found Maureen to b...e extremely helpful and not self serving like other Attorneys we had spoken with, trying hard to get our business, with their interest first. We would highly recommend Maureen's services. She is strong,well aware of divorce laws and the process of Divorce and does not charge exorbitant fees.

Posted by Tracy | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Happily divorced

I brought my case to Maureen when my divorce was going nowhere in negotiations. I felt extremely comfortable with her. She asked a lot of questions, wrote a lot of notes, followed up on every call and email quickly. Told me what to expect and gave me great advice that ultimately gave me the ammunitio...n to get what I wanted and end my marriage. She is a fighter, in a non abrasive way. It was the best money I've ever spent@

Posted by Holly | April 16, 2015

Maureen Donhue's your gal!

Maureen Donahue was my atty for my divorce - recommended to me by someone else whom she had represented.. I was very naive on the subject in a complex situation. Her VERY caring and knowledgable guidance helped me navigate the stormy emotional waters of it to an equitable and fair judgement. She does...n't chase ambulances. Her work ethic is pristine and her rate reasonable considering the outcome: She wins. On the other hand - if you want her to be a tiger - well she can be all of that too. If you're looking for someone you will come to love and trust, and call friend after, Maureen is the one you want to call. She does all of it - soup to nuts not just divorce. Don't call anyone else - she's the BEST.

Posted by Kris | April 16, 2015

Lawyers, Guns and Money....(an old Warren Zevon song)

The title says it all. Going back over 35 years now I've always known that if I had all three of the above there wasn't any problem that couldn't be solved. I met Maureen back in 2001, shortly after I moved to Ct. She has been my attorney ever since. She has also always been there when a fami...ly member or friend needed an attorney. Maureen is a BARRACUDA at "family law" and has an uncanny knack for making minor criminal cases "go away". I have attorneys in all the places I visit with any regularity....New York, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida and Alabama. But here in Ct it's REAL SIMPLE....BETTER CALL MAUREEN. Thank you Maureen for all you've done for me and friends and family I've sent you.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2015

Extremely Satisfied Divorce Client

Attorney Donahue represented me in a very contentious and drawn out divorce perpetuated by my former spouse and her two different attorneys. Attorney Donahue's competence during several weeks of trial was evident from the start. In addition to her courtroom abilities, the fact that her rates were r...easonable compared to other lawyers I interviewed, her retainer agreement allowed for a flexible payment plan which was very helpful during this high stress period.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1996 - Present

owner, Law Offices of Maureen E. Donahue

1988 - 1996

Associate Attorney/Partner, Howd, Lavieri and Finch

Education

1988

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Western Connecticut State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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