Marc Krasnow is a practicing lawyer in the state of Connecticut. Attorney Krasnow received his J.D. from the Quinnipiac University.

Attorney Gusmano was chosen for inclusion in 'Connecticut Magazine and New England Super Lawyers Magazine as a Super Lawyer in Personal Injury from 2013-2014, and each year since 2018." Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Attorney Gusmano was recognized for his Personal Injury work on behalf of injured parties. Paul C. Gusmano joined the firm in February 1991. Gusmano currently concentrates in the area of civil/personal injury litigation and serves as the firm's managing attorney. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court, Gusmano is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He has served on the Board of Directors of various non-profit organizations, as well as various bar association committees. Gusmano also serves as an attorney trial referee for the Connecticut Superior Court, having been appointed by the Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Gusmano received Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science and English from Rutgers University in 1987. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Bridgeport / Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1990, while studying law at Queens College / Oxford University. Gusmano is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization whose membership is limited to attorneys who have obtained settlements or judgments of $1 million or more. (Please note past settlements or judgments are no indication of the value of your case.)

Attorney Gans is known for competence, integrity, compassion, and the use of effective resolution tactics. While we are experienced and prepared to take a case to trial when necessary, we focus our efforts on resolving family disputes in an amicable nature where possible. As a result of our collaborative resolution approach, we have earned the respect and confidence of family court judges and personnel as well as former clients. This reputation helps our divorce and probate lawyers immeasurably when a case must go to trial.

Attorney Charles Needle has been a practicing lawyer since 1963. In 2018, he joined Needle Cuda as “Of Counsel”. Attorney Needle was a founder of the distinguished Connecticut Law firm of Zeldes, Needle & Cooper and has been a well-known force throughout the State of Connecticut for more than five decades in the areas of Commercial and Real Estate Law. Attorney Needle graduated from Yale School of Law with an L.L.B. in 1963 and from Harvard College with a B.A., Cum Laude, in 1959. He also holds a M.A.T. from Wesleyan University. Attorney Needle is a former President of the Harvard Club of Southern Connecticut, has been on its Board of Directors and has served as its Schools Committee Chairman for many years, and is Secretary of his Yale Law School Class. Attorney Needle, who at one time was a candidate for the State Senate of Connecticut and has served on numerous boards of committees in the commercial law area. At Needle Cuda, Attorney Needle devotes a substantial amount of his time to evaluating marital estates, developing a roadmap to settlement of cases — particularly those with complex business valuations, elaborate trusts, and extensive real estate holdings). He generally advises the firm on courses of action to pursue to provide clients with sensitive and quality representation during the divorce and post-divorce process.

My name is Attorney Wm. Bradley Kellogg (Brad). I am an experienced matrimonial and family lawyer and divorce mediator, and practice law and divorce mediation in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Mr. Rodie is a lifelong Stratford resident. He proudly followed his father, Attorney Wilfred J. Rodie, Sr. into the practice of law. Mr. Rodie graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgetown University in 1983. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1986. He was admitted to practice law in Connecticut in 1986 and over his career has appeared before Judges of the Superior Court in many courts throughout the State. Mr. Rodie has served as an Attorney Fact Finder/Arbitrator at the request of the Connecticut Chief Court Administrator for many years. He is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association. Mr. Rodie has been recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer by Connecticut Magazine. He is rated AV Preeminent, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell.

Attorney Jenna R. DeMartino is an Associate at Needle | Cuda, concentrating on matrimonial and family law in Connecticut, with a focus on complex family dynamics, particularly custody-related issues. Before joining Needle | Cuda, Attorney DeMartino worked at a New Haven County law firm, where she managed high-conflict divorce and custody cases. Her experience extends to criminal law matters that intersect with family cases, allowing her to navigate challenging legal issues like Temporary Restraining Orders and Emergency Custody filings. She has represented clients in juvenile, Superior, and Probate Courts, building a well-rounded understanding of the legal system. Certified as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Attorney for the Minor Child (AMC), Attorney DeMartino is listed on the court-approved AMC/GAL list in the Judicial Districts of Stamford, Bridgeport, Milford, and New Haven. She takes a strategic, solution-focused approach to help clients resolve disputes amicably, offering a clear path to a positive future. Additionally, she has served as a Special Master in court-appointed matrimonial mediation and is now expanding her practice into Fairfield County, specifically focusing on high-conflict family dynamics. Attorney DeMartino was recognized as one of Milford’s “40 under 40” and remains active in her community and with the Milford Bar Association. During law school, she held leadership roles, including serving on the board responsible for faculty hiring and organizing the annual Barrister’s Ball. After graduating, she mentored law graduates preparing for the bar exam. After law school, Attorney DeMartino clerked for a Family Judge in Milford, CT, worked for the Farmington Regional Probate Court and the Office of the Attorney General. Attorney DeMartino graduated from Western New England University Law School and joined the Connecticut Bar in 2020. Before attending law school, Attorney DeMartino earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sacred Heart University.

Attorney Kimmel is a Senior Partner whose primary practice area is civil litigation with a focus on family law and general civil litigation including personal injury. Attorney Kimmel is admitted to practice law in the courts of the State of Connecticut as well as the Connecticut federal district courts. He is a member of the Connecticut, Milford and Fairfield County Bar Associations, as well as the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America). Greg Kimmel is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law (J.D. 1997). He received his M.B.A. in management from Sacred Heart University in 1997 and his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island (B.A. 1991). Greg currently serves as the Chairman of the Pension and Retirement Board of the City of Milford of which he has been a member for the past 7 years. He previously served as the Vice Chairman of the building committee for the Orange Avenue Athletic Complex. Greg is the former president and long time board member of Birchwood Country Club. In his spare time Greg has been actively involved in coaching youth athletics in Milford.

Attorney Melissa Needle is a lifetime Connecticut resident. She was born in New Haven, raised in Fairfield, and now resides in Westport with her family. Attorney Needle is a third generation attorney with deep family roots in Connecticut. Her father, Attorney Charles Needle, was a founder of the Connecticut firm Zeldes, Needle & Cooper in 1971. Since her admission to the Connecticut Bar in 1990, Melissa has exclusively practiced divorce and family law. Melissa started Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law in 2010. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Needle | Cuda a Connecticut Top 10 Best Firm in Client Satisfaction in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Attorney Needle is an active litigator with an impressive track record. Many of the cases in which Melissa appears involve high net worth divorce property division, complex business valuations, highly contested custody, and petitions for child relocation. She is well-known in Connecticut courts as a forceful, but fair fighter; an attorney with great integrity; and as a worthy adversary who does not shy away from litigation if that path is the best opportunity for her client to reach an equitable solution. Melissa understands that divorce is not just about the dissolution of marriage or stop-gap solutions but helping clients develop and negotiate a comprehensive plan for the rest of their lives.

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.