Verna B. Lilburn - New Haven, CT
Attorney at Lilburn Law
Family Law Lawyers in New Haven, CT
59 Elm St. Suite 140 New Haven, CT 06510
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
New Haven Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/26/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Domestic Violence ( as it pertains to Family Law)
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
I became an attorney in 1991 as the next step in my lifelong dedication to advocating for others. During the years preceding my legal career, I learned to appreciate individual differences and to understand that behavior must be viewed within the context of one's circumstances. I also learned that people are capable of learning, growing and dealing with a complex court system if they have strong representation.
Before I practiced law, I was a reading consultant in middle and high school for ten years in affluent suburbs of New York City. Before I was a reading consultant, I taught fourth grade school children who were economically challenged. I entered law school after earning a Master's degree in Psychology of School Subjects from the Teacher's College, Columbia University and a Sixth Year Certificate in Public School Administration from Fairfield University. After I became an attorney, I taught various courses including Legal Research, Family Law, Civil Procedure, and Education Law. in the legal Studies program at the University of New Haven for 11 years. I am now the Chair of the Advisory Board for that program. My experience as a teacher at all levels has enabled me to appreciate the value of an excellent education and to work toward improving the education of others.
My experiences as a wife, mother and grandmother in a close-knit family have helped me to work toward achieving collaboration with others. I strive to resolve cases without litigation, if possible, and have been successful in reaching settlements. If my client and I choose to litigate, we do so thoughtfully and thoroughly. Preparation is essential and important.
We understand the role of family in achieving personal happiness. We also understand the pain experienced by those whose family structure has been altered.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Outstanding Legal Achievement, 1991
- Outstanding Legal Achievement, 1990
- NDEA Grant: Study High School Reading from Notre Dame de Namur University, 1968
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2017 - 2026
- Super Lawyers, 2020 - 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Verna B. Lilburn
Included on the 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Quinnipiac College School of Law,
Hamden,
Connecticut
J.D.
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Quinnipiac College School of Law,
Hamden,
Connecticut
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Non Legal Education
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St. John's University
B.S., Education -
Columbia University
M.A. Psychology -
Fairfield University
Certificate of Advanced Study - Labor Education Center and Quinnipiac Dispute Resolution, 40 Hour Mediation Certificate Course, 2003
- Quinnipiac College School of Law, Interdisciplinary Certificate Program for Divorce Lawyers, 1999
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St. John's University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal, Lilburn Law
Past Positions
- University of New Haven, Adjunct Faculty, 1992 - 2005
- Law Offices of William C. Bruce, Glastonbury, CT,, Associate Attorney, 1994
- Law Offices of J.J. Narkiewicz, Wethersfield, CT, Associate Attorney, 1992 - 1994
- Law Offices of Roger Sullivan, Branford, CT, Associate Attorney, 1991 - 1992
- Bruce & Associates, 1992
Pro Bono Activities
- University of New Haven - Chair of Legal Studies Advisory Board, 2005 - Present
Published Works
Articles
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Author: Note, "Abandonment as a Ground for the Termination of Parental Rights"
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Author: Note, "Connecticut Probate Law Journal", Volume 5, No. 2, 1988
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 1991
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1992
Other Affiliations
- New Haven County Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member, Family Law Section)
- Connecticut Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member, Family Law Section)
- CT Bar Association Family Law Section, 2011 - Present (Executive Committee)
- CT Bar Association Professional Discipline Section, 1991 - Present (Member)
Contact
59 Elm St.
Suite 140
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: 203-309-0717
Fax: 203-773-0051
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.lilburnlaw.com
Hours: 9:00 -5:00 or by appointment
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