James Flaherty West Hartford, Ct Attorney Email and Phone Number

Connecticut Attorney James T. Flaherty has been practicing for more than 40 years. In his West Hartford, CT divorce and family law practice he deals with the problems created by the breakdown of the marital relationship. The solutions to the problems include mediation and trials of issues relating to large and small marital estates, complex and simple custody issues, and post judgment enforcement issues. He also frequently receives referrals from other members of the family bar requesting that he try or co-try their family cases in which there is little or no prospect of settlement.Attorney Flaherty has been selected for inclusion in Connecticut SuperLawyers® magazine in every year since 2009. Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Martindale-Hubbell recognized Jim with an AV Preeminent rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Attorney James Flaherty serves as Special Master in the Tolland, New Britain and Hartford Judicial Districts and has also been selected to serve as a Special Master for the Regional Family Trial Docket in Middletown. Attorney Flaherty is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court for Connecticut, and is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association.Attorney Flaherty received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tufts University and was in the top 10% of his graduating class at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. Prior to law school, he served a six-year term with the United States Navy, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant. Jim served a tour of duty in Vietnam and in the Pentagon as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Legislative Affairs for the Navy.