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Dyane Valerie Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 16 years

Child custody Lawyer at Bethel, CT
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Mediation, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

Mail: PO Box 723, Bethel, CT

About Dyane

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

17 years

25%
Mediation 25%

17 years

25%
Alimony 5%

17 years

5%
Child Abuse 5%

17 years

5%
Child Support 5%

17 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 16 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2009

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Location

LawSmith LLC Law Offices of Dyane V. Smith

Mail: PO Box 723, Bethel, CT, 06801

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Dyane Valerie Smith's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Juan | February 10, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Awesome lawyer

Dyane is an amazing lawyer. She has helped me through my whole process. Even after everything was done she is still checking in with us to make sure all is well. she walked me through everything step by step left no detail out. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Consultation Visit

Dyane was well prepared, sensitive, and articulate. She was able to guide and specify what was necessary. I was impressed with her professionalism and knowledge.

Posted by Karen | September 24, 2014

Dyane Smith review

Dyane handled my very long and difficult divorce. She professional and patient when needed. Clearly knowlegable. When we went to trial I was awarded more than I expected thanks to Dyane. I would highly recomend her in the future.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2012

Excellent advocate and advisor

Ms. Smith was a very tenacious and effective advocate for us. She has always been very through and trustworthy. She has been helpful in assisting with town government r and with a difficult neighbo. She was very helpful in getting assistance from the town during a local power emergency when the loc...al administration was not responsive to the need to restore power in light of a specific medical need in our household. Ms. Smith was very resourceful in getting access to the proper people in town government during non-business hours to have service restored. In this situation she acted on our behalf. This trust was well placed. Ms. Smith has also been helpful in dealing with a difficult neighbor. She has provided valuable advice to keep a situation from becoming out of control and avoiding litigation. Her understanding and explanation of state law and local regulations in the relationship with this neighbor has been very helpful as she was able to explain our options in this situation in an understandable and useable manner. This ability to describe the law helped us to craft an effective response without escalating the situation. She also provided very good practical advice. We definitely plan to use Ms. Smith’s services in other situations in the future.

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Clients can expect her to be attentive to their needs, thoroughly prepared, and completely dedicated to providing them with conscientious, professional representation."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2009

Distinguished Academic Achievement Award - Trial Practice, Quinnipiac University School of Law

2009

Award for Excellence in Clinical Work, Quinnipiac University School of Law

2008

Distinguished Academic Achievement Award - Negotiations, Quinnipiac University School of Law

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

2009 - Present

Milford Bar Association

2006 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Education

2009

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

New York University, Stern School of Business

MBA

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