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.

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Mediation 34%

28 years

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Divorce and Separation 33%

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Family 33%

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Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

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Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

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(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 doug | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

excellent experience

my recent divorce experience was handled beautifully by eric. i felt cared for and important and comforted through the entire process. his knowledge of the law and the process was flawless. it was paired with a real living, breathing working feel for the human element as well. we explored motives, fe...elings, and emotions before each difficult decision. i am a skeptic when one is "selling" themselves and their services but that NEVER cropped up with eric. honest, true, authentic and principled is the profile i left with regarding eric and his ways and practice.

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Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful and caring attorney

I highly recommend attorney Posmantier. Eric is an exceptional attorney. He has a great talent in translating legal issues into easy to understand language. And, his personal strengths of strategic thinking, listening to understand, and communication are as impressive as his legal skills. After re...searching many local attorneys, and interviewing Eric to understand his approach, he was an ideal fit as my attorney. Eric and his office team demonstrated excellence in communications, and are nothing short of top-notch, often responding to e-mails within ten minutes. And, an entirely electronic office was a great benefit to the communication process as well as to expediting the completion of activities throughout the legal process. Personally, Eric is very genuine. He truly cares about his clients and their well-being and is always looking out for both their best financial and emotional interests.

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Posted by Lisa | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Attorney You Can Get

I cannot imagine finding a more competent lawyer than Eric Posmantier. From my first consultation, I knew Eric was one of those rare people you meet with a blend of integrity, a desire to help people, and the need to do the best job possible with the least expense to me. Mine was a very content...ious divorce, and Eric and his entire staff went above and beyond for me. I first hired Eric as a coach in the early stages of mediation, and even with a background role, he was able to guide me toward the best financial outcome possible. As mediation moved into litigation, he stepped in as my attorney, and helped me to understand and participate in every decision along the way to settlement. It was a miracle we did not go to trial, considering the personalities we were up against. Eric is one of the rare not just lawyers, but human beings, who has true heart. His excellent interpersonal skills and profound understanding of the psychology of people make him an exceptional family attorney. I would encourage anyone even thinking about divorce to get in touch with Eric - be assured that you will be in good hands.

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Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest divorce lawyers really do exist

I can't say enough good things about Eric Posmantier. From the first time I met him, I felt like I met an attorney who cared about my family and my best interests. My divorce was not an easy one, but with Eric's guidance and support, I was able to get through it, one step at a time, one day at a time.... Eric is a man with strong family values, a man who wants to see things resolved as quickly and as amicably as possible. I interviewed a number of attorneys before retaining Eric. I went to consultation after consultation, not leaving those meetings with a clear direction in mind. In desperation, i checked websites trying to find attorneys with a good number of strong client ratings. Eric was rated number one on your website's list, so I decided to meet with him. After my first consultation with Eric, I had a short list of things to accomplish to get the ball rolling. We took it one step at a time until we reached a resolution. There is never a solution that is one hundred percent satisfactory to both parties, but Eric guided us to a solution that was acceptable to both sides. For this, I am very pleased with his services and would highly recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in this difficult situation, especially where children are involved.

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Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

A strong but compassionate family law attorney

I would highly recommend Eric to anyone who requires an attorney for a divorce proceeding where children are involved. I initially worked with Eric as a divorce coach for independent support through divorce mediation. His expert guidance on the different positions I could reasonably take was very hel...pful throughout the process. He was also very efficient in his time spent with me. Never did I feel I had a wasted minute of billable time. When I let my emotions start to take over and take positions that were not in the best interests of my children, he dialed me back and helped me see the wisdom or lack thereof in the position I was taking. He truly cares about minimizing a divorce’s impact on the children. When my mediation came to a halt, I asked Eric to represent me. When my ex-wife retained her attorney I saw that Eric quickly established a positive rapport with her attorney with an agreed principle of settlement. He then took the settlement and parenting agreement that was in process during mediation and led me and my ex-wife’s attorney through negotiations to finalize the agreement. Never once during the discussions did he incite me or pour fuel on the fire. I also was very impressed with some of the creative solutions he developed for some key issues that my ex-wife and I were stuck on. Although Eric’s focus is to get to a cooperative settlement, he was very firm on the positions that protected my interests, both in the short and long term. Eric was instrumental in helping me achieve a speedy settlement. Whenever I hear the stories of contentious and never ending divorce proceedings with self-serving attorneys, I become even more grateful that I was able to find and retain Eric for my divorce.

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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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