Linda L. Mariani, Attorney

Attorney Linda L. Mariani has practiced in New London County since 1978. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Suffolk University School of Law and established the firm of Mariani & Reck in 1980.

Attorney Mariani is well known for her experience in divorce litigation, family law, personal injury litigation, and civil and family mediation. She serves as a Special Master for family and personal injury matters for the Connecticut Superior Court.

The Parenting Education Program - which is now required for all divorcing couples - was her brainchild. And she is a frequent lecturer at seminars for other attorneys. Admitted to the bar, 1977, Massachusetts; 1978, Connecticut; 1979, District of Columbia; 1982, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Supreme Court; 1997, Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court.

Awards

• Super Lawyer, 2009, 2010 & 2011
• Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2010.
• Recipient, State of Connecticut Judicial Department Certificates of Commendation, 1987, April and August, 1999.

Memberships and Associations

• Board of Directors, Dime Bank
• Deputy Assistant States Attorney, 1980-1986
• Marine Commerce and Development Commission, City of New London, 1978-1990
• Special Master and Trial Referee for State of Connecticut Judicial Department
• Middlesex Judicial District Grievance Panel, 1992-1998
• New London County Bar Association (Former President)
• Connecticut Bar Association (Member: Executive Committee, Family Law Section)
• Connecticut Bar Association (Member: Indian Law Executive Committee)
• American Bar Association
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• National District Attorneys' Association
• Connecticut Council of Divorce and Family Mediators (Training, 1983)
• Academy of Family Mediators (Practitioner Member)
• Board of Directors and Assistant Secretary of the New London Development Corporation
• Member, City of New London Film Commission
• Chairperson, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Major Donors Committee
• American Psychological Association (Collaborative Divorce Training, 2007)

Practice Areas

• Matrimonial Law
• Personal Injury
• Family Mediation
• Collaborative Divorce.

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