Dori-Ellen S. Feltman

Dori-Ellen S. Feltman

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Westport, CT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

246 Post Road East, Westport, CT

About Dori-Ellen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

34 years

25%
Child Support 25%

34 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce, child custody, relocation, business valuation, child support modification, alimony modification, domestic violence, inter-jurisdictional child custody disputes, mediation, appeals.

34 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 18 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Dori-Ellen S Feltman Attorney at Law

246 Post Road East, Westport, CT, 06880

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Dori-Ellen S. Feltman's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Family

Posted by Mathew | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Dad seeking more time with his child

I met Dori-Ellen accidentally at the Stamford court house. After a brief hello and an explanation of my situation, she and I were having an informal consultation about why I was there: trying to get more parenting time with my son. The current parenting agreement was incomplete due to my son's mother... being extremely belligerent and disagreeable. She immediately helped me look up the Freshman attorney I was about to use and recommended that we talk. I hired Dori-Ellen because of her experience, personality and strong desire to actually help me. I had tried in the past, with minimal success, to use family services to get a parenting agreement in place. The parenting agreement I had was very UNFAIR, then came Dori-Ellen to help me! She helped draft an agreement and was there with me every step of the way. It took a while, but that is the unfair court system we have. Dori-Ellen did exactly what she said she would do, get me more time with my son. She had absolutely no problem dealing with my son's overly aggressive Mother. I couldn't be happier with the result. Dori-Ellen is kind, caring, knowledgeable and honest. She will go the extra mile for you as a client. I highly recommend her to any competent parent who is looking to get fair parenting time with their child.

Posted by Walter | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend Dori-Ellen Feltman

Family law issues call for expert and sensitive advice and counsel from a lawyer with legal expertise and personal judgment. This is what I sought and obtained from the wise advice and counsel of Dori-Ellen Feltman.

Posted by Michelle | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommended

Dori Ellen has exceeded my expectations with my current custody, visitation and child support hearings. She is very thorough and her years of expertise in family law are evident every step of the way. Dori Ellen is very personable, she truly cares about her clients and is passionate about providing... them with positive results. Her paralegal, Ilene is extremely helpful and supportive. Should you need an attorney specializing in Family Law, Dori Ellen will not disappoint.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Extremely Satisfied

Dori-Ellen represented me in a termination of alimony case. My ex-wife began cohabitating with her boyfriend. DE's guidance, knowledge of the law and presentation of options were all stellar. She worked with the opposing attorney to reach an agreement which I couldn't be happier with. Glad she wa...s my attorney !!!

Posted by Justin | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

The best money can buy

Dori-Ellen represented me in my divorce from my wife. It was a difficult time for me emotionally, and my ex-wife was out for blood. Dori-Ellen is an attack dog. She quickly asserted her dominance over my ex-wife and her attorney, who had a reputation of being a formidable attorney. She was smart, eff...icient, well organized and had an exceptional understanding of the law based on her many years of experience. I didn't think avoiding trial was going to be possible given the fact that my ex-wife didn't have a job and wasn't looking to settle. Dori-Ellen suggested a Special Masters session to help draw us closer to a final resolution. She absolutely dominated the Special Masters session. She clearly presented our case and the facts. My ex-wife's attorney was at a complete loss. Dori-Ellen was forceful and authentic in her delivery and it resulted in us getting the recommendation that we were looking for from the Special Masters. My ex-wife and her attorney were left with no option but to settle our case. If you want to win your divorce case and protect your assets and quality of life, you should hire Dori-Ellen.

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Dori-Ellen S. Feltman

Associations

2016 - Present

American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, Connecticut Chapter

Founding Member

2016 - Present

Connecticut High School Mock Trial Tournament

Judge

2016 - Present

Stamford & Bridgeport Superior Courts

Special Masters

2007 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

London School of Economics

1988

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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