Deborah L Grover

Deborah L Grover

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Licensed for 46 years

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Licensed in Connecticut for 46 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1979

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44 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 27 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Kelly | March 17, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

OUTSTANDING

Anyone going through divorce knows it is one of the most difficult times of life. Deborah Grover came highly recommended to me. I made an appointment and from the second I walked in the door I was comfortable. Deborah is professional, extremely knowledgeable, down to earth and always had the answe...rs. Any paperwork was given to me before deadlines for my review so that if I had any questions they could be properly answered. Another huge plus is that she surrounds herself with an extremely strong and knowledgeable staff. They are polite, responsive and are good, kind people. I actually enjoyed going to the office. I never felt like I was just another case or a file. I was treated like a person and anytime I had a question, I was absolutely comfortable calling. Everything about my life was taken into consideration... my income, my children, the years I took off of work to raise my children, are just a few examples. Whenever a curve ball was thrown from my ex husband, Debbie caught it and threw it right back. She is tough, but fair and she never ever let me down. I am a problem solver, but when I was served I had no idea what to do. The minute I met Debbie, I was confident that the issues in the divorce would come to be resolved. Not only were they resolved, but everything I asked for in the divorce was awarded to me. It is so hard to summarize the amazing experience I had with Debbie and her staff. Her staff works very hard and are extremely responsive. When I would forget to do something, they were right on top of it. As a professional, Debbie a is confident, brilliant strong woman who knows the legal system. She is organized, every i is dotted and every t is crossed. She thought of things for me to ask for that would have never occurred to me, but would effect the rest of my life. As a person, she is kind, supportive and has a great sense of humor. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Divorce is not fun for anyone. I can honestly say that my life is settled and was done so in a timely manor. I could not be happier with the outcome and I owe it all to Debbie!

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

Excellent Divorce Attorney

I am an attorney who does not practice family law or divorce. Attorney Grover is always the first attorney I refer my clients to when they are considering a divorce in the Danbury area. I always receive positive comments from my clients who have retained Attorney Grover. They love her aggressive a...pproach, the fact that she is always available to speak to them personally, and the results.

Posted by Jenny | February 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful lawyer

Deborah Grover is quite simply a wonderful lawyer. She was recommended to me by another (non-divorce) lawyer, who told me to “get her before my spouse does!” He was right. My own divorce was complicated and contentious; unfortunately, we went all the way through a full-blown trial, and I don’t want ...to think about what it would have been like without Deb by my side. She is reasonable, knowledgeable and fair, and she truly helped me every step of the divorce process. She took the time to explain the law, what I could expect, what I might have trouble with, and she prepared me thoroughly for the time we spent in court. Deborah Grover has an outstanding reputation in Connecticut, and it is well-deserved. I am deeply grateful to her for helping me end my failed marriage and get on with what has turned out to be a great new life.

Posted by James | February 11, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended

I approached Attorney Grover for what I imagined was going to be an uncontested divorce with a child(ern) custody agreement, my Ex had verbally agreed. Attorney Grover went over the procedures. She explained how the family court system worked, what the court would be looking for, some of the probab...le scenarios and most of my options. She told me what records I needed to compile and things I needed to write down and/or document. She also had ball park figures for what it could cost for the different scenarios. Things did not go as I had hoped, the Ex filed a Cross Complaint, contested the custody of the kids, went after the house, asked for alimony and for a multitude of other nefarious things. We ended up doing a Child Custody case prior to the divorce. Attorney Grover handled the motions, request for information, affidavits, files & clarifications and court scheduling. She provided guidance and advice concerning Family Services and then the Special Masters. Child custody was settled at a Special Masters and four months later the divorce was finalized. I ended up with primary custody of both my children, retained our house and have no alimony payments. I believe that I am an exception in the state of Connecticut, not the rule and that normally the courts tend to side with the wife/mother. Attorney Grover knows the laws, rules, regulations and procedures. She kept me informed about most of the motions/procedures. She was capable of explaining things in laymen terms. Her staff is exceedingly competent and professional. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Phil | February 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Divorce Attorney in Connecticut

I would Strongly reccomend Deborah Grover as one of the most competent and knowledgeable attorneys in Connecticut. I have put my future in her hands and was not dissapointed in the outcome of my case. I feel she and her staff are the most trusted and honest people that strive for what is just and fai...r. Deborah was able to show the facts of my case separating emotion from fact.

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Deborah L Grover's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jill Connor

Unknown lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laurence Sarezky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Simply stated, there is no better matrimonial lawyer in the Danbury area than Deb Grover."

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Hillel Goldman

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Neither I nor any member of my firm practices family law. Whenever a client, friend or member of the community requests a referral from me for a family law matter, I refer them without hesitation to Deb. Her expertise and knowledge of the law, her professionalism, her ethics and excellent ability to communicate the intricacies of this very difficult and sensitive area of the law are unsurpassed in the region. The respect that the members of the family bar throughout the state have for her is quite evident as well. The clients that I have referred to her have been quite pleased by the service that they have received from Deb and her outstanding staff. She knows the law and she knows how to communicate it in a way that her clients can understand the life-changing decisions that they need to make. These are skills that are quite special for a lawyer in general, but especially in the field of family law.The results speak for themselves."

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Ward Mazzucco

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My firm does not handle divorce cases, so we frequently need to refer clients to a family law practitioner. Deb Grover is always at the top of my list. She has a wealth of experience, and she is thoroughly familiar with the court system. When we entrust clients to her, they always receive careful attention, practical advice, and realistic guidance about the divorce process. Deb maintains the highest ethical and professional standards, so I feel extremely comfortable sending clients to her."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Pro Bono Publico Annual Award to Individual, Greater Danbury Bar Association

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1993

Pro Bono Publico Annual Award to Individual, Greater Danbury Bar Association

Work Experience

1998 - 2000

Governor Appointed Commission member, Connecticut Child Support Guidelines Commission

1996 - 2018

Volunteer Special Master, Connecticut Superior Court, Regional Family Trial Docket

1988 - 2004

Volunteer Trial Referee, Connecticut Superior Court

1986 - 2018

Volunteer Special Master, Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial District of Danbury

1979 - 2018

Attorney, Attorney Deborah L. Grover

Associations

2014 - 2017

Family Law Commission

Member

2001 - 2002

Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past Chair

1996 - 2012

Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

1991 - 1997

Greater Danbury Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Past Chair

1991 - 1997

Connecticut Bar Association, House of Delegates

Delegate

1990 - 1990

Greater Danbury Bar Association

Former President

1985 - 2002

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1980 - 2017

American Bar Association

Member

1980 - 2018

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1980 - 2019

Greater Danbury Bar Association

Member

Education

1979

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Western Connecticut State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Cutting Edge Issues in Western Massachusetts Family Law Children in the Cross-fire

Publications

2013

The Connecticut Family Lawyer "Cohabitation"

2012

Film- co-producer "Talk to Strangers", a film depicting how the custody process itself can negatively impact a child, even when the parents and adult professionals are acting responsibly

Languages

English

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