Kate W. Haakonsen

 

Kate W. Haakonsen is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the Legal field. Haakonsen’s professional title is Senior Partner at Brown, Paindiris & Scott LLP, which specializes in law and legal services. She brings years of experience, along with expertise in divorce and family law, to her role. “At Brown Paindiris & Scott, we know that all of our clients come to us in times of real need,” the firm’s website states. “Our clients cannot afford to have anything less than the best available representation protecting their interests.

Whether it is someone who is facing criminal charges or divorce, someone who has been injured in an accident or by medical malpractice or is involved in any other type of challenging legal dispute or conflict, our lawyers are committed to providing the exceptional representation that we have been providing since 1977.” The firm’s mission reads as follows: “We believe that providing comprehensive yet focused representation that allows us to meet all of our clients’ needs is a key to our success. Our firm offers top-notch representation across a wide range of practice areas. Real-world problems do not often fit neatly into one box and neither does the representation we provide.” Haakonsen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Ursinus College in 1975, graduating with Cum Laude honors.

She then went on to complete her Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1978. To further her professional development, Haakonsen is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Past Chair Family Law, the Hartford County Bar and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. She is also the Past President of the Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution, now known as the Connecticut Council for Non-Adverserial Divorce. Additionally, Haakonsen has been admitted to the District Court of Connecticut, the U.S. Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. She is also a published author and public speaker. In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in the field, Haakonsen is BV-Rated with Martindale-Hubbell®. For more information, visit www.bpslawyers.com.