Alexander J. Cuda | Westport Divorce & Family Lawyer

Alexander J. Cuda is a highly respected family and matrimonial law attorney. With numerous published articles and speaking engagements, Alex’s leadership in family law is well-known. He has been named one of the “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Southern Connecticut” by such organizations as the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2017).  The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized him as a “New Leader in the Law,” in 2014.  Attorney Cuda was recognized and rated as a SuperLawyers Honoree in both 2019 and 2020 was a SuperLawyers “Rising Star” from 2012 to 2018. The Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section also recognized him as a “Rising Star” in 2010 and 2011. He was honored to receive the Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Award (2009) and has a 10 star “superb” featured attorney rating on Avvo. Alex is an experienced negotiator and advocate whether in litigation, mediation, or arbitration. He also provides skilled representation in family and matrimonial appeals. Alex is known for his forceful advocacy, responsiveness, and clear communication as well as his compassionate understanding of each client’s unique needs. He handles both custody and complex financial matters. Alex lives with his family in Fairfield County.  Alex been extremely active with community service organizations focused on the prevension of Deomestic Violence, Spousal Abuuse, and Child Abuse.  In October of 2020 Alex received the Purple Ribbon Award from the Greewich YWCA’s Center for Domestic Abuse Services for his outststanding commitment to the victims of dometic violence.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Needle | Cuda: Divorce & Family Law	Westport, CT	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Tulane University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2003
Tulane University School of Law	LL.M.		2004
Tulane University School of Law	J.D.		2003
Cornell University	Bachelors	Comparative Literature and Latin	2000

State / Court	Date
Connecticut	2004

• Connecticut Bar Association
  · Secretary, Family Law Section, 2017 – 2018
  · Treasurer, Family Law Section, 2016 – 2017
  · Executive Committee, Family Law Section, 2010 – present
  · Amicus Committee Chair, Family Law Section, 2014 – present
  · Presentation of case law updates to the Family Law Section, 2012 – 2017
  · Service on various committees addressing issues including family law arbitration, alimony reform, and premarital and postnuptial agreements
  Fairfield County Bar Association
  · FCBA Board of Directors, 2015 – present
  · Family Law Committee, Co-Chair, 2017 – present
  · Bench/Bar Committee, Co-Chair, 2014 – 2017
  · MCLE Committee, 2016
  · Professionalism Symposium Committee, 2016
  Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
  · Family Law Section
  American Bar Association
  · Family Law Section

• Family Law and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorney Connecticut | 2021
  SuperLawyers Honoree | 2019 - 2020
  Purple Ribbon Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Victims of Domestic Violence (2020) Greenwich, YWCA Center for Domestic Abuse Services
  American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – Top 10 Best in Client Satisfaction | 2019 - 2020
  “Rising Star” | SuperLawyers | 2012-2018
  National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 | “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Southern Connecticut”
  “New Leader in the Law” | Connecticut Law Tribune | 2014
  “Rising Star,” Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section | 2010-2011
  Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Award | Recipient | 2009
  10 Star “Superb” Featured Attorney Rating by Avvo

• “Court Time is Valuable – Don’t Waste It,” (with Jacob Pyetranker), Connecticut Law Tribune, 5/12/17
  “Confidentiality Agreements Can Keep Cases Moving,” Connecticut Law Tribune, 11/24/15
  “Connecticut Supreme Court Restricts Alimony, Limits Discretion” (with Arnold H. Rutkin), Connecticut Law Tribune, 1/20/15
  Author of chapter on alimony in A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., 1st Edition 2013, Publication Date: 1/6/14 (Updated publication of treatise chapter pending)
  “The Myth of Alimony Reform” (with Arnold H. Rutkin), Connecticut Law Tribune, 8/20/12
  “Crews-ing Away from Equity and Back Again: Enforcement of Premarital Agreements in Connecticut,” Connecticut Family Lawyer, Summer 2012
  “Conservators Can Pursue Divorces on Behalf of Wards” (with David W. Griffin), Connecticut Law Tribune, 8/15/11
  “Representing Children in Connecticut Family Court: Examining the Roles and Anticipating the Problems” (by Arnold H. Rutkin with Alexander J. Cuda), Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Seminar “How to Do Everything Better From Managing Your Clients, Cases and Employing Experts,” 5/26/10

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2004) Licensed as Attorney in Connecticut. Verified with Connecticut Bar Association.	February 17, 2021

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