Susan K. Smith, Attorney, Mediator and Victim Advocate

I am no longer accepting clients in divorce cases, but you may be interested in the information on this website, especially the Divorce Primer. I am referring new divorce mediation clients to Frances Calafiore, an experienced mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer. Fran's Avon office is located at 43 West Main Street. Contact her at 860-296-1555 and visit her Linked in page at frances-calafiore-4920b75.

I am also no longer accepting clients who are seeking representation for injuries related to childhood sexual abuse. I am referring those individuals to Attorney Richard Kenny. Rick and I have worked together on many abuse cases over the last 20 years, including the Saint Francis Hospital Case (Dr. Reardon) and a number of school cases. You can reach Rick at (860) 246-2700, 21 Oak Street, Suite 208, Hartford 06106. Visit his website at www.kou-law.com More information is available in the "Victims Litigation" Section of the website.

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NEWS! Streamlined procedures for couples with "Simple Divorces" have been enacted and will be effective October 1, 2015. Couples can also get divorced before the 90-day waiting period if requirements are met.

Sue's Credentials

Susan K. Smith, Attorney, Mediator and Victim Advocate - Avon CT 06001

Information: Susan's free online publication, a "Connecticut Divorce Primer," contains Connecticut family law basics in an easy to read topical handbook format.

Susan is a co-founder of the Collaborative Divorce Lawyers Association, a group of specially trained collaborative practitioners in the northern Connecticut region. See article Mediation and Collaboration in Connecticut.

Sexual Abuse Litigation: Sue has represented victims of sexual abuse for more than 25 years. Click Victims Litigation above. She has represented victims in cases against medical professionals, teachers, coaches, family members, professionals, and private schools.

Sue has been included in the Martindale-Hubbell (Peer Review Ratings) for more than 15 years. She has been rated as Distinguished for Very High Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. She has had a distinguished academic career, including the distinction of graduating first in her law school class, serving as Executive Editor on the Connecticut Law Review and earning numerous book awards.