Andrew P. Nemiroff, Family Law Attorney in Westport, Connecticut
Over 47 years of legal practice
Westport, CT
Practicing family law in Westport since 1979.
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Andrew P. Nemiroff is an attorney based in Westport, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Family Law. Andrew has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parrino Shattuck PC.
- Based in
- Westport, CONNECTICUT
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Family Law
- Handles Family Law matters from Westport, CONNECTICUT.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford) (2025).
About Andrew P. Nemiroff: Andrew P. Nemiroff is an attorney based in Westport, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Family Law. Andrew has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parrino Shattuck PC.
Areas of practice
Andrew's practice areas in Westport
Andrew concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Westport, Connecticut
Andrew takes family law matters in Westport, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Biography
Andrew P. Nemiroff, family law attorney serving Westport
Andrew P. Nemiroff is an attorney based in Westport, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Family Law. Andrew has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parrino Shattuck PC. Andrew works from Westport, Connecticut and takes on family law matters across the region.
Andrew P. Nemiroff is a family law attorney with Parrino Shattuck PC, representing clients in Westport and throughout Connecticut. He earned his law degree with honors from John Marshall Law School in 1979, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. After graduating, Mr. Nemiroff completed a two-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable T.F. Gilroy Daly of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Following his clerkship, Mr. Nemiroff focused his practice on Family Law and Civil Litigation. He began his legal career with the Connecticut office of Day, Berry & Howard and later became a principal with the firm of Epstein & Fogarty in 1986. In 1995, he became a founding member of Fogarty Cohen & Nemiroff, where his work has continued to center on family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and related issues.
Mr. Nemiroff has extensive courtroom experience in Connecticut trial courts and has appeared before arbitration panels. His work has also included appellate matters in both state and federal courts. In addition to his private practice, he serves as a Special Master for family law matters in Connecticut, assisting courts with the resolution of complex disputes.
Mr. Nemiroff has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in matrimonial law and has been named by Westchester Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Fairfield County. He has also been listed in the New England Super Lawyers publication in the area of Family Law from 2007 to the present.
Originally born in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Nemiroff was raised in Stamford, Connecticut and has long resided in Greenwich. Through his practice at Parrino Shattuck PC, he continues to represent individuals and families in Westport and nearby communities, with a practice devoted to Family Law.
Working with Andrew on a family law matter
Andrew P. Nemiroff is a family law attorney with Parrino Shattuck PC, representing clients in Westport and throughout Connecticut. He earned his law degree with honors from John Marshall Law School in 1979, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. After graduating, Mr. Nemiroff completed a two-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable T.F. Gilroy Daly of the United States District…
Who Andrew represents
Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Westport and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Andrew studied and practices
University of Illinois Chicago
J.D. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Andrew's state bar admissions
Connecticut, Connect
1979 · ACTIVE
Andrew studied at J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago.
Law school and academic background
Andrew completed J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andrew runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Andrew's legal honors and published work
Andrew has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford)
2016
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Connecticut Super Lawyers list annually since 2007
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Stamford) (2016). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).
Locations
Andrew P. Nemiroff's office in Westport
Andrew's primary office is at 285 Riverside Avenue, Suite 450, Westport, Connecticut, 06880. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Parrino Shattuck PC
285 Riverside Avenue, Suite 450
Westport, Connecticut 06880
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How to hire Andrew P. Nemiroff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Westport, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrew
Andrew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Andrew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Andrew P. Nemiroff
How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Andrew offer a free consultation?
Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside Westport?
Andrew is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Andrew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Andrew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Andrew accepting new family law clients right now?
Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving Westport, Hartford and Stamford in Connecticut
Andrew handles family law matters throughout Connecticut. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.
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