$ 100-200 per hour
Christopher Neil Overton
About Christopher
Biography
Chris received his Bachelor’s degree from The University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctor from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. Prior to attending law school, Chris was enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Alexandria, a Los Angeles Class fast-attack nuclear-powered submarine based in Groton, Connecticut. Chris is also a graduate of the Naval Nuclear Power School and was honorably discharged as Petty Officer Third Class.
Chris offers clients representation for a variety of family law issues, including divorce, custody, visitation, parenting time, child support, alimony, and property division, prenuptial agreements and pre- and post-judgment work. Chris also offers alternative dispute resolution services for family law matters, including mediation and collaborative divorce. Chris is also a certified guardian ad litem and Attorney for Minor Children.
Licensed in Connecticut, Chris also has experience in landlord-tenant disputes and employment matters. Chris works in the Stamford, Bridgeport, Danbury and Waterbury Judicial Districts and proudly volunteers doing pro bono work for the Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut and the Stamford Day Laborer Wage Clinic in the areas of family law and housing.
Chris enjoys boxing and practicing mixed martial arts.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
40%
20 years
Landlord or Tenant
20%
15 years
Mediation
20%
20 years
General Practice
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Connecticut for 20 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Law Office of Christopher Neil Overton
28 Friendly Rd, Norwalk, CT, 06851-3108
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Suspension issued in CT, 2022
updated on 05/19/2022This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in CT, 2017
updated on 05/09/2019This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2002
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2002
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2002
Jefferson Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2001
Volunteer of the Month (Alternate Public Defender), County of San Diego
Education
2003
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
1999
The University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science (BS),
Languages
English