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In matrimonial law, choosing the right lawyer can make a world of difference. With more than 30 years of family law experience, attorney Linda L. Mariani combines the in-depth knowledge and skill of a large firm with the personal attention and client-centered commitment of a smaller firm. Located in New London, Connecticut, Mariani & Reck, LLC, serves individuals and families throughout the counties of New London, Middlesex, New Haven and Hartford.
Over the years, Ms. Mariani has handled a significant number of high net worth divorce cases in the area and represented numerous doctors, attorneys and high-echelon Indian tribal members. She is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a family law trial advocate. In addition, she serves as the Connecticut Superior Court's Special Master and Trial Referee for family and personal injury issues.
Ms. Mariani is the inspiration behind the Parenting Education Program, which has become a required course for all couples pursuing divorce. A respected lecturer, she is also the two-time recipient of a certificate of commendation from the state of Connecticut Judicial Department. In addition, she has been listed in "Best Lawyers in America" from 2005 to 2010.
Ms. Mariani graduated with her J.D. from the Suffolk University Law School and joined the bar in 1977.
About Linda Mariani
Law School: Suffolk University Law School
Languages Spoken: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Admitted: 1978, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: www.marianireck.com/Staff/StaffMember.asp?StaffID=20
Honors and Awards:
- Recipient, State of Connecticut Judicial Department Certificates of Commendation, 1987, April and August, 1999
- BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA..WOODWARD/WHITE 2010
- Citation received and signed by Andrea Stillman, State Rep and John Thompson, Ass't Majority Leader in gratitude for work resulting in the enactment of Public Act 93-319, an act concerning Parenting Education Programs., citation-General Assembly of State of CT, General Assembly;Legislative Office Building Hartford, CT, 1995
- 1998 FOR dedicated service to the Superior Court Family Division as a Special Master;1987 in recognition of dedicated service to the Superior Court., CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION, CT JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, 1998
- in recognition of dedicated service to Superior Court Family Division as a Special Master in the Child Custody Early Intervention Program, CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION, CT JUDICIAL BRANCH, 1999
- Commendation from CT Judicial Branch and the Bar for serving as Arbitrator and Fact Finder, 2004
- Selected for inclusion in Woodward/White by colleagues in the area of family law, BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, WOODWARD/WHITE, 2005
- selected for inclusion by colleagues in family law, BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, WOODWARD/WHITE, 2006
- FAMILY LAW, BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, WOODWARD WHITE, 2007
- FAMILY LAW, BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, WOODWARD/WHITE, 2008
- BEST LAWYER IN AMERICA LISTING IN MATRIMONIAL LAW, WOODWARD/WHITE PUBLISHING CO, 2009
- SELECTED FOR INCLUSION IN BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2010, WOODWARD/WHITE, 2010
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- MEMBER MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL COURTMEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF INDIAN LAW SECTION OF CT BAR ASSOCIATION
- CT COUNCIL OF DIVORCE AND FAMILY MEDIATORS TRAINING
- PRACTITIONER MEMBER OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY MEDIATORS AND RECIPIENT OF DIVORCE MEDIATION TRAINING THROUGH COAST TO COAST MEDIATION CENTER
- BOARD CERTIFIED AS HAVING SPECIAL COMPETENCE IN THE AREA OF FAMILY LAW TRIAL ADVOCACY BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCACY, 2007
- COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE, 2007
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Practitioner Member, Academy of Family Mediators
- National District Attorneys' Association
- The American Association for Justice
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
- Member, Indian Law Executive Committee, Connecticut Bar Association
- Member, Executive Committee, Family Law Section, Connecticut Bar Association
- BV DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEY RATING BY MARTINDALE HUBBELL
- PANEL MEMBER OF AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION
- SPECIAL MASTER FAMILY LAW
- FORMER CHAIR OF THE NLCBA FAMILY LAW SECTION
- FORMER PRESIDENT NEW LONDON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER INDIAN LAW COMMITTEE OF CT BAR ASSOC
- MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF CT FAMILY LAW SECTION FOR MANY YEARS-CURRENTLY ON CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
- Massachusetts, 1977
- Connecticut, 1978
- District of Columbia, 1979
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Supreme Court, 1982
- Connecticut Council of Divorce and Family Mediators, 1983
- Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court, 1997
Pro bono/Community Service:
- American Psychological Association (Collaborative Divorce Training, 2007)
- EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER AND SECRETARY OF THE NEW LONDON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONN FOR THE CITY OF NEW LONDON
- CURRENT MEMBER ADVISORY BOARD OF SALVATION ARMY APPROX 14 YEARS
- CITY OF NEW LONDON FILM COMMISSION --MEMBER
- AN ORGANIZER OF THE ANNUAL HOMELESS TO HOPEFUL FUNDRAISER IN NEW LONDON CT
- RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL PRO BONO SERVICE BY THE CT BAR ASSOCIATION
- TUTOR AT THE BENNIE DOVER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
- DIRECTOR OF THE DIME BANK
- CORPORATOR AND COCHAIR OF MAJOR GIFTS COMMITTEE OF LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- OCTOBER 13, 2006 ONE OF SEVERAL PRESENTERS AT "RESPONDING TO LEGAL EMERGENCIES" SEMINAR FOR THE CIVIL JUSTICE FOUNDATION, INC. LECTURE TITLE "MY SPOUSE HAS TAKEN THE CHILDREN!WHAT CAN I DO?"
- PRESENTED SEMINAR APRIL 12, 2007 THROUGH NBI ON CHILD CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW GOVERNING PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ENFORCEMENT ACT; PARENTAL KIDNAPPING PREVENTION ACT; HAGUE CONVENTION
- OCTOBER 11, 2007 PRESENTED SEMINAR THROUGH NBI:SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL SETTLEMENTS FOR YOUR DIVORCE CLIENTFORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND VALUATION IN DIVORCEFAIR AND EQUITABLE ASSET AND LIABILITY DIVISIONUncovering Hidden Assets and income; analyzing income tax returns; valuing trust interests; reconstruction of income based upon expenditure, tax consequesnces andvaluing the closely held business
- 3/12/09 PRESENTED SEMINAR THROUGH NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE;FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND ASSET TYPES:ASSETS ACQUIRED BEFORE MARRIAGEMARITAL VS NON-MARITAL ASSETSREAL ESTATE VS INVESTMENT ASSETSPROPERTY, BUSINESSES AND VEHICLESVALUATION ISSUES
Educational Background:
- Cornell University B.A. in Philosophy
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