Dori-Ellen S. Feltman

If you’re looking for a divorce attorney who truly understands what you’re going through and knows how to guide you, Dori-Ellen is someone you can trust. I went through a long and contentious divorce, and her expertise was invaluable throughout the process. Dori-Ellen has an incredible ability to ...simplify even the most complex situations, creating a clear and actionable path forward. Whether it’s child custody, spousal support, or asset division, she handles every aspect of divorce with precision and clarity. In court, she is prepared, strategic, and persuasive—an advocate who thinks globally while focusing on achieving the best possible outcome. What sets Dori-Ellen apart isn’t just her legal skill; it’s her genuine care for her clients. She listens intently, fights tirelessly, and helps people navigate one of the toughest times in their lives. If you need someone who will stand by your side with compassion and determination, I highly recommend her.

I had a custody case. As a male, I was worried that I would be at a disadvantage. I am not an aggressive individual and I had originally hired a not-so-aggressive attorney, who was doing very little. Consequently, I was being taken advantaged of by my ex. Dori-Ellen made sure that I was not acq...uiescing to my ex. She is precisely the person that I needed to steer me and my case. She knew the right path to take from the start. She knew the other lawyers and their demeanors. She knew the judges and their preferences. She knew what to ask for and what not to ask for. In the end, I was able to get a better plan than I expected. She is an excellent lawyer. She knows her job and she does it well. I would recommend her to anyone.

I could not recommend Dori Ellen more highly. She is the unicorn of lawyers. First, she's an extremely smart lawyer and gets results while also having the integrity that many divorce lawyers lack. She is brave and unflappable in complex, challenging situations, and won't let her clients become their ...own worst enemies, as many people do during divorce. She is firm and direct when she has to be. She doesn't varnish the truth or make false promises just to get more money out of you. As a fellow parent, she gets it. She has the boundaries to deal with the drama that tends to swirl around custody issues. She pays attention when you share things, and remembers them. She is responsive and actually prepares, which are two qualities lacking in most lawyers from the feedback many of my friends have given on their lawyers over the years. She's caring and kind, but also gives you feedback on ugly truths when you're making mistakes (we all need that even if we don't want it). She gets along with all the professionals in my case, and also follows through to ensure things don't fall through the cracks. She's been a hero for my kids and me through difficult times. She does all of the above because she really cares that you succeed. You can feel it and see it. I wish more lawyers had all these qualities, but like I said, she's a unicorn. There's a reason for all these positive reviews. I actually like her as a person, too. And I have referred her to multiple friends and that's really probably the best stamp of approval I could give to anyone. I'm grateful I found her when I did.

Going through a divorce & custody process, I was fortunate to be referred to Attorney Dori-Ellen S. Feltman. During my initial consultation, Dori-Ellen was a good listener, and she took the time to learn about my circumstance. Her position was rational, not overpromising, and made a lot of sense. I a...lso assessed two additional highly reputable attorneys in Fairfield County, CT; ultimately Dori-Ellen was the right choice. Dori-Ellen is intelligent, experienced, and highly assertive. She focused on my priorities, formulated a good strategy, and demonstrated sound judgement. She coached me throughout the entire process and her guidance put me in the best position for the outcome I wanted. Ilene (Dori-Ellen’s paralegal) was also a pleasure to work with.

Dori-Ellen was fantastic. She handled my contentious divorce/child custody case with aplomb. What I liked in particular was her ability to gain an exceptional outcome with tact and grace. This is all the more impressive because she truly cares about her clients and their families. All in all, she... helped make a truly unpleasant situation bearable with her excellent consul.