team-member

Kate Haakonsen

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Licensed for 43 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I  have practiced law since 1978 and joined Brown, Paindiris & Scott in 1995. My principal areas of practice are Divorce and Family Law. In addition to representing clients in court, I also practice collaborative law and mediation and have over 200 hours of mediation training and over 90 hours of Collaborative Training.  I also have significant experience in other civil litigation and real estate.  I am available for on-line consultation and on-line divorce mediation and other video conference meetings as needed. I am admitted to practice in Connecticut and in the U.S. District Court for Connecticut, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.  I am a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and serve as the Family Section’s Secretary and as a member of that section’s Executive and Legislative Committees; I am also a member of the Hartford County Bar Association where I served as co-chair of the Family Law Committee, and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. I am a charter member and past president of the Connecticut Counsel for Divorce Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution and Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Lawyers.  I am an Advanced Practitioner member of Association for Conflict Resolution, a member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and a past president of the Hartford Association of Women Attorneys.  I was also a member of the Connecticut Statewide Grievance Committee from 1994 to 1996.   I have been chosen by my peers as a "Super Lawyer" in the annual Connecticut Magazine listing for over 10 years. I have been a speaker at family law and mediation conferences around New England. 

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP2252 Main StreetGlastonbury, CT, 06033-2209

Office: (860) 266-4046

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ralph
January 25, 2019

Kate helped me navigate a divorce recently. Throughout this very difficult time she was a staunch ally and extremely competent in all aspects of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of the legal services she provides.

anonymous
April 19, 2017

My divorce case was very complicated on so many levels. Kate and her staff were very good and professional. Well prepared. So happy with the end results.

Chris
October 4, 2021

Working with Kate was an exercise in professionalism and competency. From the first phone inquiry until the dissolution was granted, Kate was frank and to the point. As a pragmatic person myself, having advise that was rooted in experience and reality was key in her ability to build trust and confidence. Her focus was always on what the best solution would be for my boys and I. Even though I felt the judgements weren’t always fair or equitable, Kate helped me realize that I did, in fact, get the absolute best outcome under the circumstances surrounding my divorce. I don’t usually leave 5-star reviews, but in the context of such weighty topics as divorce, child support, custody agreements, and so on, Kate truly deserves an excellent rating. Like most things in life, you pay for what you get, and this is definitely not an exception to that rule. If you want someone that is going to fight for the absolute necessities while helping you navigate through the minutia, Kate definitely provides the best value for the money.

anonymous
February 3, 2021

I can't thank Attorney Haakonsen and her team enough for all that they did for me.

Jody
January 28, 2020

I hired Kate to handle my divorce along with a real estate transaction. She was courteous, professional and always gave me sound advice - I would definitely hire her again!

anonymous
October 24, 2017

Kate. Was. Did a fantastic job of guiding me through a difficult process

anonymous
August 31, 2017

I needed an urgent help deciding about my child afterschool care . Kate was the first to respond to my consultation request. She gave me excellent advice. She was very polite and professional. I wouldn't go with any other lawyer.

Kevin
January 3, 2017

Kate is Professional knowledgeable and yet down to earth She gives you the straight scoop and fights for your best reasonable outcome. She took an emotionally charged irrational case that was destined for trial and reached a settlement that I am happy with. Kate and Cassandra always returned calls emails promptly. I can without reservation I can recommend her as your council and rumor has it she can sing thanks Kate Kevin

jannie
April 22, 2016

When you have much to lose, retaining the appropriate suitable attorney, will be one of the most important decisions of your life. Attorney Kate Haakonson's sterling character, credentials, qualifications and background, are considerably substantial and impressive. She's very professional, with a superior intellect and an unlimited capacity of patience and compassion. And genuinely cares about your situation in terms of financial, emotional and family issues. She excels in all areas of divorce, mediation and collobrative law. As well as being remarkably trustworthy as she walks you through every step of the divorce process, with her calm undeniable resolve. At the end of the day I felt comfortable, grateful and SAFE. And ultimately, safe is what your looking for. I would highly and confidently trust and retain Attorney Haakonson for all my legal matters. Also, enough can't be said for Cassandra. She was always available, knowledgeable, dependable and compassionate as well. You'll never know how much you need her... until you need her. Attorney Kate Haakonson and Cassandra are clearly a stellar team!

Gary
February 4, 2016

I retained Attorney Haakonsen for a child custody matter. She was very professional and obviously well experienced in family law matters but where she stood out was in her straightforward approach. Attorney Haakonsen consistently counseled me about the greater considerations involved in the matter as a whole and gave me advice for achieving the best possible outcome from a very unfortunate circumstance. I would absolutely retain her again.

Ralph
January 25, 2019

Kate helped me navigate a divorce recently. Throughout this very difficult time she was a staunch ally and extremely competent in all aspects of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of the legal services she provides.

anonymous
April 19, 2017

My divorce case was very complicated on so many levels. Kate and her staff were very good and professional. Well prepared. So happy with the end results.

Chris
October 4, 2021

Working with Kate was an exercise in professionalism and competency. From the first phone inquiry until the dissolution was granted, Kate was frank and to the point. As a pragmatic person myself, having advise that was rooted in experience and reality was key in her ability to build trust and confidence. Her focus was always on what the best solution would be for my boys and I. Even though I felt the judgements weren’t always fair or equitable, Kate helped me realize that I did, in fact, get the absolute best outcome under the circumstances surrounding my divorce. I don’t usually leave 5-star reviews, but in the context of such weighty topics as divorce, child support, custody agreements, and so on, Kate truly deserves an excellent rating. Like most things in life, you pay for what you get, and this is definitely not an exception to that rule. If you want someone that is going to fight for the absolute necessities while helping you navigate through the minutia, Kate definitely provides the best value for the money.

anonymous
February 3, 2021

I can't thank Attorney Haakonsen and her team enough for all that they did for me.

Jody
January 28, 2020

I hired Kate to handle my divorce along with a real estate transaction. She was courteous, professional and always gave me sound advice - I would definitely hire her again!

anonymous
October 24, 2017

Kate. Was. Did a fantastic job of guiding me through a difficult process

anonymous
August 31, 2017

I needed an urgent help deciding about my child afterschool care . Kate was the first to respond to my consultation request. She gave me excellent advice. She was very polite and professional. I wouldn't go with any other lawyer.

Kevin
January 3, 2017

Kate is Professional knowledgeable and yet down to earth She gives you the straight scoop and fights for your best reasonable outcome. She took an emotionally charged irrational case that was destined for trial and reached a settlement that I am happy with. Kate and Cassandra always returned calls emails promptly. I can without reservation I can recommend her as your council and rumor has it she can sing thanks Kate Kevin

jannie
April 22, 2016

When you have much to lose, retaining the appropriate suitable attorney, will be one of the most important decisions of your life. Attorney Kate Haakonson's sterling character, credentials, qualifications and background, are considerably substantial and impressive. She's very professional, with a superior intellect and an unlimited capacity of patience and compassion. And genuinely cares about your situation in terms of financial, emotional and family issues. She excels in all areas of divorce, mediation and collobrative law. As well as being remarkably trustworthy as she walks you through every step of the divorce process, with her calm undeniable resolve. At the end of the day I felt comfortable, grateful and SAFE. And ultimately, safe is what your looking for. I would highly and confidently trust and retain Attorney Haakonson for all my legal matters. Also, enough can't be said for Cassandra. She was always available, knowledgeable, dependable and compassionate as well. You'll never know how much you need her... until you need her. Attorney Kate Haakonson and Cassandra are clearly a stellar team!

Gary
February 4, 2016

I retained Attorney Haakonsen for a child custody matter. She was very professional and obviously well experienced in family law matters but where she stood out was in her straightforward approach. Attorney Haakonsen consistently counseled me about the greater considerations involved in the matter as a whole and gave me advice for achieving the best possible outcome from a very unfortunate circumstance. I would absolutely retain her again.

Ralph
January 25, 2019

Kate helped me navigate a divorce recently. Throughout this very difficult time she was a staunch ally and extremely competent in all aspects of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of the legal services she provides.

anonymous
April 19, 2017

My divorce case was very complicated on so many levels. Kate and her staff were very good and professional. Well prepared. So happy with the end results.

Chris
October 4, 2021

Working with Kate was an exercise in professionalism and competency. From the first phone inquiry until the dissolution was granted, Kate was frank and to the point. As a pragmatic person myself, having advise that was rooted in experience and reality was key in her ability to build trust and confidence. Her focus was always on what the best solution would be for my boys and I. Even though I felt the judgements weren’t always fair or equitable, Kate helped me realize that I did, in fact, get the absolute best outcome under the circumstances surrounding my divorce. I don’t usually leave 5-star reviews, but in the context of such weighty topics as divorce, child support, custody agreements, and so on, Kate truly deserves an excellent rating. Like most things in life, you pay for what you get, and this is definitely not an exception to that rule. If you want someone that is going to fight for the absolute necessities while helping you navigate through the minutia, Kate definitely provides the best value for the money.

anonymous
February 3, 2021

I can't thank Attorney Haakonsen and her team enough for all that they did for me.

Jody
January 28, 2020

I hired Kate to handle my divorce along with a real estate transaction. She was courteous, professional and always gave me sound advice - I would definitely hire her again!

anonymous
October 24, 2017

Kate. Was. Did a fantastic job of guiding me through a difficult process

anonymous
August 31, 2017

I needed an urgent help deciding about my child afterschool care . Kate was the first to respond to my consultation request. She gave me excellent advice. She was very polite and professional. I wouldn't go with any other lawyer.

Kevin
January 3, 2017

Kate is Professional knowledgeable and yet down to earth She gives you the straight scoop and fights for your best reasonable outcome. She took an emotionally charged irrational case that was destined for trial and reached a settlement that I am happy with. Kate and Cassandra always returned calls emails promptly. I can without reservation I can recommend her as your council and rumor has it she can sing thanks Kate Kevin

jannie
April 22, 2016

When you have much to lose, retaining the appropriate suitable attorney, will be one of the most important decisions of your life. Attorney Kate Haakonson's sterling character, credentials, qualifications and background, are considerably substantial and impressive. She's very professional, with a superior intellect and an unlimited capacity of patience and compassion. And genuinely cares about your situation in terms of financial, emotional and family issues. She excels in all areas of divorce, mediation and collobrative law. As well as being remarkably trustworthy as she walks you through every step of the divorce process, with her calm undeniable resolve. At the end of the day I felt comfortable, grateful and SAFE. And ultimately, safe is what your looking for. I would highly and confidently trust and retain Attorney Haakonson for all my legal matters. Also, enough can't be said for Cassandra. She was always available, knowledgeable, dependable and compassionate as well. You'll never know how much you need her... until you need her. Attorney Kate Haakonson and Cassandra are clearly a stellar team!

Gary
February 4, 2016

I retained Attorney Haakonsen for a child custody matter. She was very professional and obviously well experienced in family law matters but where she stood out was in her straightforward approach. Attorney Haakonsen consistently counseled me about the greater considerations involved in the matter as a whole and gave me advice for achieving the best possible outcome from a very unfortunate circumstance. I would absolutely retain her again.

Ralph
January 25, 2019

Kate helped me navigate a divorce recently. Throughout this very difficult time she was a staunch ally and extremely competent in all aspects of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of the legal services she provides.

anonymous
April 19, 2017

My divorce case was very complicated on so many levels. Kate and her staff were very good and professional. Well prepared. So happy with the end results.

Chris
October 4, 2021

Working with Kate was an exercise in professionalism and competency. From the first phone inquiry until the dissolution was granted, Kate was frank and to the point. As a pragmatic person myself, having advise that was rooted in experience and reality was key in her ability to build trust and confidence. Her focus was always on what the best solution would be for my boys and I. Even though I felt the judgements weren’t always fair or equitable, Kate helped me realize that I did, in fact, get the absolute best outcome under the circumstances surrounding my divorce. I don’t usually leave 5-star reviews, but in the context of such weighty topics as divorce, child support, custody agreements, and so on, Kate truly deserves an excellent rating. Like most things in life, you pay for what you get, and this is definitely not an exception to that rule. If you want someone that is going to fight for the absolute necessities while helping you navigate through the minutia, Kate definitely provides the best value for the money.

anonymous
February 3, 2021

I can't thank Attorney Haakonsen and her team enough for all that they did for me.

Jody
January 28, 2020

I hired Kate to handle my divorce along with a real estate transaction. She was courteous, professional and always gave me sound advice - I would definitely hire her again!

anonymous
October 24, 2017

Kate. Was. Did a fantastic job of guiding me through a difficult process

anonymous
August 31, 2017

I needed an urgent help deciding about my child afterschool care . Kate was the first to respond to my consultation request. She gave me excellent advice. She was very polite and professional. I wouldn't go with any other lawyer.

Kevin
January 3, 2017

Kate is Professional knowledgeable and yet down to earth She gives you the straight scoop and fights for your best reasonable outcome. She took an emotionally charged irrational case that was destined for trial and reached a settlement that I am happy with. Kate and Cassandra always returned calls emails promptly. I can without reservation I can recommend her as your council and rumor has it she can sing thanks Kate Kevin

jannie
April 22, 2016

When you have much to lose, retaining the appropriate suitable attorney, will be one of the most important decisions of your life. Attorney Kate Haakonson's sterling character, credentials, qualifications and background, are considerably substantial and impressive. She's very professional, with a superior intellect and an unlimited capacity of patience and compassion. And genuinely cares about your situation in terms of financial, emotional and family issues. She excels in all areas of divorce, mediation and collobrative law. As well as being remarkably trustworthy as she walks you through every step of the divorce process, with her calm undeniable resolve. At the end of the day I felt comfortable, grateful and SAFE. And ultimately, safe is what your looking for. I would highly and confidently trust and retain Attorney Haakonson for all my legal matters. Also, enough can't be said for Cassandra. She was always available, knowledgeable, dependable and compassionate as well. You'll never know how much you need her... until you need her. Attorney Kate Haakonson and Cassandra are clearly a stellar team!

Gary
February 4, 2016

I retained Attorney Haakonsen for a child custody matter. She was very professional and obviously well experienced in family law matters but where she stood out was in her straightforward approach. Attorney Haakonsen consistently counseled me about the greater considerations involved in the matter as a whole and gave me advice for achieving the best possible outcome from a very unfortunate circumstance. I would absolutely retain her again.