Eric R. Posmantier is a founding member of the firm, and an experienced family law attorney who focuses his practice on all aspects of divorce, as well as post-divorce alimony and child custody modification matters.

Mr. Posmantier began his career in 1997 with a legal research clerkship at the Department of Legal Research for the Judicial Branch, Superior Court of Connecticut. He subsequently joined the Greenwich, Connecticut, firm, Fogarty Cohen Selby & Nemiroff LLC (“FCSN”) as an associate in 1998. He became a partner at FCSN in 2007, focusing a large part of his practice on high net worth asset division and support awards, as well as on complex child custody disputes. He remained at FCSN through the end of 2012.

Mr. Posmantier has successfully argued in front of the Appellate Court of Connecticut on numerous occasions, and twice appeared before the Connecticut Supreme Court. He serves as a special master for the Connecticut Superior Court, working with attorneys and litigants to resolve high-conflict child custody disputes at the Regional Family Trial Docket in Middletown, as well as assisting parties to resolve financial disputes in the Judicial District of Stamford-Norwalk. Mr. Posmantier served as co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Fairfield County Bar Association from 2003 to 2006.

A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany and Rutgers University School of Law at Camden (where he was on the staff of the Rutgers Law Journal), Mr. Posmantier was selected as a “Rising Star” in the New England Super Lawyers publication each time he was eligible between 2009 and 2011. He was on a select list of Connecticut divorce law attorneys age 45 & under on and has since achieved a “Superb” 10.0 rating with more than forty-five 5-out-of-5 client reviews on .

In addition to his twenty-four years experience as a family law attorney, Attorney Posmantier is a graduate of the 40-Hour Mediation Certificate Program at the Quinnipiac School of Law Center on Dispute Resolution, as well as several advanced mediation trainings. He has also completed the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Interdisciplinary Introductory Collaborative Practice Training. Mr. Posmantier is also a certified and practicing Safe Conversations facilitator and workshop leader.

Mr. Posmantier is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.

A law firm committed to efficiently resolving family disputes with dignity and integrity.

Practice Areas

Mediation 34%

28 years

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Divorce and Separation 33%

28 years

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Family 33%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

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No misconduct found

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The Law Offices of Eric R. Posmantier, LLC

(203) 916-6909

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90 Grove Street, Suite 212, Ridgefield, CT, 06877

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Law Offices of Eric R Posmantier

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Divorce & Separation (45) Child Custody (12) Family (6) Mediation (6) Alimony (5) Child Support (4) Litigation (3) Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Business (1) Tax (1)

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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Ruining Lawyers' Bad Reputation - He's a Pro and Gives a Damn

I am deeply grateful for Eric's service, hard work, legal knowledge, litigation skills, preparedness and passionate advocacy on my behalf. His forthright consultation and advice went beyond the scope of law and into the greater realm of facilitating effective human relationships and individual respo...nsibility. He kept me from making my situation worse by acting out from a place of fear and hurt. The combination of these things and his assistance getting my prepared allowed me to walk into court confident that we were prepared and to walk from the trial knowing that we made our case to best of our ability. Eric was obsessive in his preparation, tireless in his effort, outstanding in his communication skills, creative in his advocacy and all this peaked in the court room, where he was a maestro. While he is a vociferous advocate of avoiding trial to resolve divorce based on his decades of practice and belief that going to trial will undermine any future relationship between the divorcing parties who may have to continue raising children, as my wife and I will, Eric shines on his feet in a court room. I went through two attorneys before hiring Eric and regret that I did not hire Eric from day one. He was worth every penny I paid him.

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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2013 | Family

Eric Posmantier is a brilliant, strategic, compassionate, effective attorney.

I strongly recommend Eric Posmantier as a Family Law attorney (although I would and will hire him for any area in which he practices as needed) with the utmost integrity, intelligence, knowledge of the law, sharp instincts, ability to understand the complexities of a case and stay focused on what is ...most important. I put my trust and faith in him and he delivered on every level. He is strong and strategic and his balanced disposition keeps tensions from escalating and the process moving forward. His understanding and compassion went beyond the call of duty and I am forever grateful to him. Because of him, I received the best possible settlement in the shortest amount of time. Quite simply, I recommend hiring him without hesitation.

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Posted by sean | November 20, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Family Attorney

Attorney Posmantier is the true definition of a professional attorney. His compassion and concern for all parties is truly rare in this line of work. His concern for the well being of children and the impact that Divorce has on a family is second to none. I had never met Atty. Posmantier before ...my divorce. I am grateful for his professionalism, warmth and compassion thoughout my separation. I gained insight and knowledge from Eric, but most importantly, I gained a friend.

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Posted by Mary | November 13, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Genuine

Eric was referred to me at one of the lowest parts of my life. I couldn't agree more with all of the reviews on this site that speak to Eric's strategic ability, his knowledge, integrity, business prowess, etc. In my case, it was just as important to be surrounded by Eric's positive attitude, his abi...lity to be tough with me when I wasn't thinking rationally, to give me a push when it would have been easier to give up, to keep me focused on the important pieces of a very complicated case all why being sensitive to what an awful ordeal divorce can be. Eric put me at ease and was always willing to listen to my thoughts and theories.

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Posted by John | November 11, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

The Best Decision I made...

Eric Posmantier was recommended to me by a Dr. of Psychology in Child Trauma who I had found to treat my children in a very ugly post divorce situation. Her referral was simply this: "You need absolutely the best attorney in the business and Eric is it." It was a simple endorsement, but could not be ...more true. I will tell you that while he is a consummate professional, an expert in all matters pertaining to divorce law and an excellent strategist, that is not why I am recommending him. I will tell you that in the end what mattered the most to me was that he cared. He cared about me, my children and our situation. He advised me extensively on the law and strategy, but just as much personally. In the end, he guided me to the right solution for my family. I knew from my first meeting with Eric, that he was the right attorney for me and my situation. I would encourage you to meet Eric in person, I believe you will see what I saw in him as well; an outstanding attorney that sincerely cares about his client.

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Eric R Posmantier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Nemiroff

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Timothy McGuire

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've had a few matters with Eric. I am happy to endorse him and look forward to working with him in the future."

Kenneth Potash

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Tyler Raymond

Alimony lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Posmantier is a staunch negotiator and a zealous advocate for his clients. He cuts down to brass tacks quickly to ensure that no time is wasted in reaching a fair result. I strongly recommend Attorney Posmantier for any divorce matter."

Mark Sherman

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Eric for over 10 years. He consistently provides his clients with the highest level of skill, service and compassion, especially in emotionally challenging divorce and post-dissolution cases. I highly recommend him."

Kenneth Wilensky

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very bright and well intended. He gets the job done and shows compassion for his client."

Hugh Jasne

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer not only for his skills but for his professionalism and knowledge."

Oded Ben-Ami

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric is the most adept, creative, and knowledgeable attorney I have ever known in the matrimonial field. And perpetually gracious."

Lawrence Reilly

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is outstanding. Brilliant mixture of business and litigation savvy, and always concerned about the well-being of the children. He is meticulous in his case preparation. He has the respect of his adversaries and the bench."

Kenneth Matejka

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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