CATHERINE P. WHELAN
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CREDENTIALS

     Divorce can be a difficult life transition. Attorney Whelan believes it is essential for her clients to receive the best legal representation at a fair price. They must be able to move on with their lives to ease the transition for themselves going forward.
​     Educated locally and actively involved in local associations, Catherine Whelan is a strong contributing member of the community with strong personal and professional ties and has earned an excellent reputation.
​     Known for her sharp mind, Attorney Whelan will guide you through the divorce process with skill, knowledge and fairness.
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​"I want you to know how much I appreciate all you have done for my family...I thank you for going above and beyond to help me and (my daughter). I value your advice and expertise. I admire your style and grace. You have helped me achieve what I once thought was impossible, the freedom...to raise my daughter as a strong, confident and a caring woman. We will be better and happier people now and we can live a life to be proud of..." A.L.
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BAR ADMISSIONS
• Connecticut, 1985
• U.S. District Court of Connecticut, 1988
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EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University School of Law (formerly University of Bridgeport School of Law),  1985 J.D.
  • Honors: Cum Laude, 1985.
  • University of Bridgeport Law Review, Academic Invitee, 1983 - 1985.
  • University of Bridgeport Law Review, Lead Articles Editor, 1984 - 1985.

University of Connecticut 1982 B.A.
  • Honors: Cum Laude, 1982.

REPORTED CASES
• Ahneman v Ahneman, 243 Conn.471 (1998), 48 Conn.App.280 (1998).
• Ambroise v William Raveis Real Estate, Inc. 225 Conn.75 (1993).
• Jezierski v Pinchuk, 31 Conn.App.912 (1993).
• Schultheiss v Urioste, 8 CLR No.4, 108 (1992).
• Perry v Perry, 130 Conn.App.720 (2011).
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Comprehensive basis training, State of Connecticut (30 hours), 2011
• Presenter: Regional GAL Training Program, 2011.
• The Raymond E. Baldwin American Inn Court, 1990 to Present.
• Special Master: Stamford Superior Court; Regional Family Trial Court.
• President, Greenwich Bar Association, 1993.
• Connecticut Bar Association. Executive Board, Young Lawyer's Section, 1988 – 1989.
• Connecticut Bar Association. Chairperson Lower Fairfield County, Young Lawyer's Assoc.,         1988 – 1989.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Advisor, Board of Directors, Pacific House Men’s Homeless Shelter, 2015 – Present.
• Board of Trustees, A Private Charitable Foundation, 1996 – Present.
• - Chairman of the Board, 2012 - Present
• Director at Large, Friends of the Stamford Law Library, 2001 – 2003.
• Board of Directors, Nathanial Witherall Nursing Home, 1989 – 1998.
​​530 Old Post Road No. 3 
Greenwich, CT 06830
[email protected]
203.661.5656
​fax - 203.629.2545
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