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The picture above is me as a Captain of a Guide Boat at The Swim Across The Sound a race 15.5 mile across Long Island Sound.  I am now preparing for my 13th race as a captain. As in "The Swim" steering a straight course in a Divorce or other Family Case sometimes means taking some turns as the currents change.. As an experienced attorney I have been involved with many people going through difficult times.  While experienced as a trial attorney, I try to use my trial prep to negotiate with the other party.  Except in the most egregious of cases it is better for families to determine their own path than to have the court do it.

Strength and Confidence You Can Count OnWe built our Northern California family law firm based on the belief that our clients deserve to be treated with all of the respect and courtesy they deserve. They also deserve a legal team that will go to extraordinary lengths to successfully resolve their legal concerns. We understand that when clients come to us, they are in a great deal of emotional pain and stress. Our goal is to help reduce the pain and stress by explaining the law pertaining to their particular situation; advising them of all their legal rights and options; while respecting their wishes and promptly responding to their concerns.. At the Law Office of Susan E. Christiansen, our family lawyers are highly skilled negotiators and will try to settle your case when it is in your best interest. We are also strong litigators and are not afraid to take your case to court when necessary. Over the past decade, our California family law clients have relied on our strength to achieve their legal goals.. We have helped many people in your situationAreas of Practice:Family Law. Bar Admissions:California, 1994. Education:Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 1979J.D.. California State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, USA, 1964B.A.Major: English

Lyn Eliovson is the founder and principal of our practice, devoted since its start to elder law and its complex sub-specialties — Medicaid/Title XIX eligibility, planning and applications… estate planning… asset protection… nursing home admissions… wills and trusts… special needs trusts… probate and conservatorship — while particularly focused on the many new issues and legislative changes rising to challenge us as we live longer than any generation before.. Attorney Eliovson is a member of the Elder Law Section of the  DSC_2016Connecticut Bar Association, its Estate and Probate Section, and past Co-Chairperson of the Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar's Elder Law Committee. She is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She is also a member of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association’s Estates and Trusts and Elder Law Committees. Attorney Eliovson has served on the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA), the Greater Bridgeport Elderly Services Council and on the boards of several local civic groups. She is also on the Board of the Connecticut Geriatric Association.. Attorney Eliovson is the author of A Holistic Approach for Elder Law Clients and The Renaissance Practitioner, and Elder Law as a Multi-Disciplinary Practice, both published by The Connecticut Law Tribune. She is on the Faculty of the Medical Educational Services (MEDS) Workshop Understanding and Working with Institutional Medicaid for the Elderly in an Era of Constantly Shrinking Benefits, and is a frequent speaker at continuing education centers, senior centers, hospitals, support groups, AARP events, National Medical Educational Services programs, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and other agencies and institutions. Attorney Eliovson received her J.D. Degree, with high honors, from Quinnipiac University School of Law; her B.A. Degree, magna cum laude with the Academic Medal of Excellence, from Sacred Heart University (inducted to Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society); and her A.A.S. Degree, summa cum laude, from SUNY (inducted to Sigma Delta Sigma Honor Society).

I am an experienced attorney who practices in the areas of divorce law, personal injury, and workers' compensation.  I reside in Fairfield, Connecticut, and am the father to two boys.  I take great pride in my ability to help guide clients through difficult and stressful times.  Recently, I represented a party in a divorce action and we achieved great results with minimum stress on the entire family.  When I am not representing clients, I typically dedicate my time to parenting and coaching youth sports.  I look forward to assisting you with any legal matter you may have.

Dear Reader,. First, thank you for read this "About Me" section.  Like looking to hire a contractor for your next home project, I believe it is important that litigants research and learn about any attorney they are considering hiring for their familly-law matter.  When it comes to spending your money and protecting your most precious assets (children and assets), trusting and having faith in your attorney is vitally important.. I have been practicing family law in California since 2001.  My experience in many California family-law courts has taught me that first understanding the big picture and ultimate goal of their case is so important when commencing or responding to a family law matter--whether it be in a divorce, custody matter and/or support matter--or any other type of family-law matter.  Based on my many years of family-law experience, I work with my full-representation and coaching clients to help them understand the importance of how to best proceed with their family-law matter.  For instance, before a person decides to run to family-law court, for any legal reason, I strongly believe it's very important that the individual first understand the risks, benefits and possible consquences of their actions--as well as understand the chances their lawsuit will be successful.  Also, unlike many family-law attorney, I am a strong advocate of teaching my clients the fundamental basics of the legal process and procedures--since many family-law cases continue for many years--well-after their attorney is no longer in the picture.  A general working knowledge of the law, procedures and local rules (and judges) is vitally important so that litigants can set reasonable expectations regarding the outcome of their case.. My family-law practice consists of  providing full legal representation (traditional legal services) about 80% of the time to clients who can afford full legal representation. For the remaining 20% who cannot afford to hire an attorney to represent them, but genuinely need some type of legal help, I provide what is known as "unbundled legal services." For instance, legal coaching is a form of unbundled legal services.  Regardless of the type of family-law legal services you need, I am able to help.. My personal experience also helps me help my clients. My first marriage ended in divorce in 1995 and I was a single parent for the entirety of my kiddo's childhod. Thus, I know and also understand the complex and intricate emotional component of  family-law issues--which are unique to this area of law. This is why I am a major proponent of practicing compassionate law and extending a compassionate ear and patient mentality when helping my clients navigate their family-law case. Don't believe me?  Check out on Avvo,  Google and Yelp to learn what others are saying about me.. I look forward to talking with you about your family-law case,. Sincerely,. Linda C. Garrett

Attended public schools in Westport, Connecticut.. Background in information technology and computers with Westinghouse and CBS.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfield and surrounding areas.