Aidan R. Welsh

Attorney Welsh is a Partner at the firm. She became a partner in 2015 and a named partner in 2020. Attorney Welsh is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and an Officer of the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section. She handles all aspects of complex family law matters including alimony and child support issues, division of assets, child custody disputes, cases involving substance abuse issues, negotiating and drafting premarital agreements, litigation, and mediation.

Background & Expertise

Attorney Welsh was recently selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer and she joins only 31 other Connecticut members in the AAML. The AAML is an organization of the most dedicated and professional family lawyers who are recognized by the bench and bar as leaders in the field. Attorney Welsh was also recently selected to be included in Best Lawyers in America, 2022 © in the field of Family Law and recognized as Lawyer of the Year.

Attorney Welsh is an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA). She is the current Secretary of the CBA Family Law Section and previously served as the Assistant Treasurer – Secretary of the entire CBA.

Attorney Welsh frequently speaks on issues related to Family Law and has authored several publications in this field. She presented at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers annual conference in Chicago this past week. She spoke about the logistics and mechanics of alcohol testing in cases involving complex substance abuse issues. Attorney Welsh co-wrote an article for CT Lawyer Magazine about hedge funds in the context of matrimonial actions. She was the Co-Editor for the Connecticut Family Law Forms book published by the Connecticut Law Tribune. She also authored the article “Initial Client Interview” in the MCLE publication on Connecticut Family Law. Attorney Welsh served as a Special Master in the Stamford/Norwalk judicial district, assisting other attorneys and parties in resolving family cases.

Attorney Welsh serves on the Board of Directors for YWCA Darien-Norwalk and is an active volunteer with Person 2 Person.

Attorney Welsh resides locally, with her husband, Walter, and her children.

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers:

Selected to Super Lawyers, 2021-2022
Rising Stars, 2013-2020

Best Lawyers:

Selected by peers as one of the 27th Edition of the “Best Lawyers in America” and recognized as Lawyer of the Year for the Stamford region, 2021
Recognized in “The Best Lawyers in America” for work in Family Law, 2015-2023

Avvo:

Received highest rating of 10 (“Superb”)

Connecticut Bar Association:

Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee, Star of the Year, 2012
Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee, Star of the Year, 2011
Family Law Section, Rising Star, 2011

Other:

Recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Evidence, 2005
Recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Civil Procedure, 2003
Recognized by The CT Law Tribune as a new leader in the Law, 2012

Presentations and Publications

Featured in The Greenwich Time: From Pupil to Partner: How Aidan Welsh ascended the ranks of Schoonmaker, George, Blomberg, Bryniczka & Welsh
Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, September 2020 – Presenter
Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2019 – Presenter
Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2018 – Presenter
Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2017 – Presenter
Separation Agreements: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Connecticut Bar Association, May 1, 2017 – Presenter
Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds: What They Are, How They Operate, How to Value and What Every Matrimonial Attorney Should Know About Them Read Article.
Annual Year in Review for Family Law, CT Legal Conference, CBA, June 2016 – Presenter
Family Law Essentials, Connecticut Bar Association, October, 2014
Library of Connecticut Family Law Forms, Connecticut Law Tribune, Co-Editor, 2014
Initial Client Meeting, MCLE, CT Family Law, January, 2014
Family Law for Paralegals, NBI, November, 2013
Introduction to Family Law: How to Effectively Argue Contempt and Modification Motions, NBI Advanced Family Law Seminar, March 14, 2013
Introduction to Family Law: Post Judgment Motions, Connecticut Bar Association, December 2012
Organized and Hosted: Divorce and Discovery, Connecticut Bar Association, June 1, 2012
Show Me the Money: Financial Side of Divorce, Connecticut Bar Association, May 23, 2012
Introduction to Family Law: Connecticut Bar Association, February 16, 2012
Organized and hosted: Redefining Parenthood: Parenting Rights by Contract and the Impact of Raftopol v. Ramey, Connecticut Bar Association, March 31, 2011
Organized and hosted: Introduction to Family Law, Connecticut Bar Association, March 2, 2011
Organized and hosted: Preparing Your Client for a Child Custody Evaluation and Trial, Connecticut Bar Association, November 8, 2010

Professional Association Memberships

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: Fellow 2019 to present
American Bar Association, Member
Connecticut Bar Association
- Member, 2006 to present
- Family Law Section COVID-19 Task Force, 2020 to present
- Assistant Treasurer-Secretary, 2018-2019
- Family Law Section, Executive Committee, 2011 to present
- Family Law Section, Treasurer, 2018
- Family Law Section, Secretary, 2019 to present
Fairfield Bar Association, Member

Certifications

Completed all mandatory requirements for the Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney for the Minor Child comprehensive Basic Training.

Awards / Associations

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