About Wm. Bruce Louden

Bruce has enjoyed a national reputation for 40 years as both an effective advocate and a pioneer in a constructive approach to divorce. Since 1977 he has had the highest rating a lawyer can have in the standard lawyers’ directory, Martindale- Hubbell, and has been listed in national publications among the top divorce lawyers in the country.

  • Listed in each edition of Best Lawyers in America* (Family Law) (1983-present).
  • Listed in Town & Country Magazine among top 88 divorce lawyers nationally (1985).
  • President, Connecticut chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (1991-1992).
  • Cases decided by Connecticut Supreme Court--Hunter, 177 Conn. 327 (1979); Blake, 207 Conn. 217 (1988); Seymour, 262 Conn. 107 (2002).
  • Adjunct faculty, University of Connecticut Law School (Family Law Seminar and Legal Profession) (1978-1982).
  • Speaker at numerous family law seminars in Connecticut and nationally.
  • Standing Committee on Professional Discipline, American Bar Association (1973-1979).
  • Bruce’s paralegal/assistant, Kathy Semeraro, has worked with him since 1998.
  • Bruce resides in West Hartford with his wife, a psychotherapist-Episcopal priest. They are the parents of three children and the grandparents of three lively grandsons.
 

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 07, 2019
Hired Attorney

Bruce is best described as a special person even before one discovers that he is a great attorney. In my challenging divorce case, Bruce's experience and knowledge along with his care and concern for me as his client provided me with confidence, vision, perspective, comfort, strategic flexibility, sound judgement and ultimately - clarity. Bruce has the reputation as being a great attorney. I attest that he is a great attorney and then some.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 25, 2018
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I am delighted to recommend Bruce Louden as a kind, effective, reliable and experienced lawyer. He has guided me though a divorce that turned out to be more complicated than anticipated, providing expert advice and working hard to make sure that the case was resolved in my very best interest. I had thought that it might be a disadvantage to be living near New Haven with a Hartford lawyer but email and phone calls, with minimal "face time," allowed us to move ahead without any problems.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 25, 2017
Hired Attorney

Bruce represented me in my divorce, which was an amicable, collaborative process. He was outstanding in all ways: substantively knowledgeable, commanding respect, thoughtful, compassionate, and a vigorous advocate when necessary. Bruce was always very responsive and available. Although my divorce was collaborative, I am quite certain Bruce would be outstanding in any divorce setting, including litigation. I strongly recommend Bruce, without hesitation or reservation.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 20, 2016
Hired Attorney

Attorney Louden represented me in a divorce case. He not only has an incredible knowledge of the law, but, more importantly, I greatly appreciated his support during the difficult divorce proceeding. He was kind and understanding and really listened to what I wanted. He is well respected in the legal community and I believe that this was reflected in the smooth and conflict-free relationship between my ex-husband’s attorney and him. In summary, I highly recommend Bruce Louden.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 10, 2016
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Bruce represented me in my divorce and, some years later, for a premarital agreement. He was both extremely professional and quite compassionate during what was a very difficult time for me and my children. During negotiations for the premarital agreement, Bruce was able to balance the need to protect my children and the desire to honor the commitment to the new marriage. I would, without hesitation, recommend Bruce for any family law matter.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Other 2
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Divorce Mediation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1963, Florida
    1970, Connecticut
    Memberships
    Connecticut Bar (Chair, Professional Discipline Committee, 1979-1983)
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President, Connecticut chapter, 1991-1992).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida
    Class of 1963
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1961
    B.A.
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Wm. Bruce Louden was admitted in 1963 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Wm. Bruce Louden is admitted to practice in Connecticut and Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Wm. Bruce Louden has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Wm. Bruce Louden has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Louden Katz & McGrath LLC has 3 attorneys at this location.