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Eric R Posmantier
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Biography
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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3
Practice Areas
Mediation
34%
28 years
Divorce and Separation
33%
28 years
Family
33%
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Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Eric R. Posmantier, LLC
(203) 916-6909
Fax
90 Grove Street, Suite 212, Ridgefield, CT, 06877
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(203) 916-6909
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31 Brookside Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830
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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Eva | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent Divorce/Child Custody Lawyer
You were so helpful to me (13) years ago with my post divorce child custody issues. I believe it is your calm and intelligent approach that made my son's childhood and my experience as a mom much more sane than it otherwise could have been. I want you to know that he has grown up to be very responsi...
Posted by Raphael | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent and compassionate
I hired Eric for my extremely contentious divorce. He managed to get both parties to a settlement in less than a year in a very complex situation that involved legal issues in the US and abroad. Throughout the process, he has constantly reminded me of - and advocated for - the best interest of my chi...
Posted by Morgan | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great lawyer, could have been an excellent psychotherapist.
Eric was fantastic at defusing the emotional issues and helped me and my (now ex) wife focus on the important things (our children) We are both very grateful that took our divorce to him.
Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
Posted by Kellie | October 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Eric was in it for MY family. Compassionate yet Aggressive (when needed)
The choice to leave my marriage of almost 17 years and do life differently was not easy……divorce is NEVER easy. But from the very first meeting with Eric I knew I was going to be guided by a professional and highly competent attorney. Eric was always rational, always compassionate, and always had M...
Eric R Posmantier's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've had a few matters with Eric. I am happy to endorse him and look forward to working with him in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very bright and well intended. He gets the job done and shows compassion for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer not only for his skills but for his professionalism and knowledge."
"Eric is the most adept, creative, and knowledgeable attorney I have ever known in the matrimonial field. And perpetually gracious."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2023
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
Member - Board of Directors, Hudson Country Montessori Schools
1998 - 2012
Partner, Fogarty Cohen Selby & Nemiroff LLC
1997 - 1998
Legal Research Clerk, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
Associations
1998 - Present
Fairfield County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2006
Fairfield County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeCo-chair
2001 - 2011
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1997
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
State University of New York, Albany
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Family Law Practice for Paralegals
Initial Interview, Pleadings and Hearings
Languages
English