About David A. McGrath

J.D., with Honors, University of Connecticut School of Law. Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Connecticut Bar Association (2019-2020). Chair, Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section (2018-2020). Executive Committee, Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section (2010-2019). Connecticut Bar Family Law Executive Committee (2011-present). Named “Rising Star” by Connecticut Bar Family Section (2011). Named “Star of the Year” (2012), received “Chair Award” (2016) and “Achievement Award” (2018) from Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section. Senior Advisor of Connecticut Bar Young Lawyers Section (2020-2021). Received the Hartford County Bar 2018 Judge Maxwell Heiman Award. Named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2013-present). Court-appointed Special Master (Hartford Family Court, New Britain Family Court, Middletown Family Court). One of 37 lawyers in Connecticut named “New Leaders in the Law” by Connecticut Law Tribune (2016). Best Lawyers in America (2021)

David resides in West Hartford with his wife and two children.

 

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
June 24, 2020
Hired Attorney

Working with David was an amazing experience during a difficult time for me personally. He responded very quickly and was very knowledgeable. He was very considerate and compassionate as well.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 05, 2020
Hired Attorney

Attorney David McGrath was recommended to me by a friend. He was always very accessible via phone aemail and frequently communicated with me. He was persistent throughout the legal process to advocate for me, and provided me with solid legal advice in order to maximize the most out of a negative situation. I would definitely recommend him.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 05, 2020
Hired Attorney

When I first realized I was going to get divorced, I wanted to try mediation in an effort to keep expenses down and be amicable. I went to a firm in the area that is recognized as approaching divorce in a holistic manner with both parties health and well being prioritized. Three months and thousands of dollars later I was no closer to getting divorced but my mental and physical health were declining. I went to see Attorney McGrath and it became clear I needed to change course and get someone who would represent me. Once I hired Attorney McGrath and quit mediation everything improved in my life. He explained everything in a manner that was very understandable, gave me time to process and honored my feelings. I would recommend Attorney McGrath to anyone going through this very difficult process. He is an excellent, skilled lawyer and also compassionate allowing healing to begin even before the divorce is final.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 02, 2019
Hired Attorney

Attorney McGrath was professional, efficient and effective when dealing with my case. Not only did he intelligently guide me every step of the way, he also provided a degree of confidence. I highly recommend.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 28, 2019
Hired Attorney

David is a true professional. As a father I was worried about not being able to see my child. With Attorney McGrath's help (and mom not being a good person) I won full custody of my child. It took some time but all of attorney McGrath's services and representation were extremely professional. I recommend him and his firm to anyone in a custody battle.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 04, 2019
Hired Attorney

Mr McGrath represented me in a post-divorce case brought up by my X, he was very competent, knowledgeable, thorough and professional, he was successful in explaining to the court the invalid complaints brought up by my opposing counsel, I would strongly recommend him for any divorce case.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 02, 2018
Hired Attorney

It is with pleasure that I recommend Attorney McGrath. His analytical abilities were excellent throughout my arduous case. He communicated clearly, concisely and in a timely manner. His legal advice, guidance and judgement were invaluable. He is collaborative, honest and respectful.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 29, 2018
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I highly recommend Attorney McGrath. I always felt like he gave my "small" case his full attention. He kept me informed and was very responsive to my questions and concerns.

Divorce
Posted by Matt
April 07, 2022
Hired Attorney

The thing about divorce as anyone who has experienced it already knows is that your thinking is not clear and emotion trumps logic. The thing about Dave, though, is that he never makes you feel crazy even in hindsight I most certain was! In other words, he listens attentively to everything you say and does so with compassion. Dave always advocates for you, which is especially important during a time when you find it hard to even advocate for yourself. Dave, thank you for being there for me and my daughter!

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce
  • Other 1
    • Family Law Appeals

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, Connecticut
    2018, United States Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Connecticut Bar Association: Family Law Section Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section Chair for Family Law. Hartford County Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Connecticut
    Class of 2009
    J.D.
    Honors
    Other Education
    St. Anselm College
    Class of 2006
    B.A.
    Cum Laude

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    David A. McGrath was admitted in 2010 to the State of Connecticut.
  • Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?
    Yes, David A. McGrath has a professional profile on LinkedIn.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, David A. McGrath has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Louden Katz & McGrath LLC has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    David A. McGrath attended University of Connecticut.