Mary Therese Surette - Southport, CT
Attorney at Reich & Truax, PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Southport, CT
2507 Post Road Suite PH Southport, CT 06890
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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25
Years
Experience
Southport Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Mediation
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Grandparents & Third-Party Visitation
- Alternative Reproduction Technologies
Attorney Information
Overview
Mary, a lifelong Westport resident who is active in her community, received her B.A. from Purdue University in 1988, and received her J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2001. She was admitted to practice in Connecticut in 2001 and was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in 2010. Mary joined Lax & Truax, LLC as an associate in 2001, and was made a partner in January 2009. She continues as a partner at Reich & Truax, PLLC, commencing in January 2018.
She enjoys membership in the American Bar Association (Family Law Section), Connecticut Bar Association (Family Law Section), Fairfield County Bar Association (Family Law Section, prior Co-Chair), and Greater Bridgeport Bar Association (Family Law Section).
Mary regularly serves the Connecticut Superior Court as a Special Master in family cases in the judicial districts of Stamford/Norwalk, Fairfield and Milford. She has also presented at continuing legal education seminars in Connecticut, with a presentation entitled “Family Law Litigation in Connecticut,” and as a guest lecturer at Quinnipiac University School of Law in furtherance of the profession in family law.
She earned mediation certification through the Quinnipiac University School of Law, and also earned certification as an Attorney for Minor Children and as Guardian Ad Litem for minor children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star in Connecticut Magazine
- Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, Family Law, 2009 - 2012
- Connecticut Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2009 - 2011
Other Sources of Feedback About Mary Therese Surette
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
- 2011 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Quinnipiac College School of Law,
Hamden,
Connecticut, 2001
J.D.
Honors: Phi Delta Phi, Legal Honor Society
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Quinnipiac College School of Law,
Hamden,
Connecticut, 2001
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Non Legal Education
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Purdue University, 1988
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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Purdue University, 1988
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Lax and Truax, LLC, Attorney, 2001 - 2009
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Presenter, Family Law Litigation in Connecticut
Pro Bono Activities
- Special Master Programs, Stamford, Bridgeport, Milford, 2006 - Present
- Stamford Volunteer Attorney, 2013 - 2015
Representative Cases
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ARENA v. ARENA
- Citation: 92 Conn.App. 463 (2005)
- Court: Appellate
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BUDRAWICH v. BUDRAWICH
- Citation: 132 Conn. App. 291 (2011)
- Court: Appellate
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PRYOR v. PRYOR
- Citation: 140 Conn.App. 463 (2013)
- Court: Appellate
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 2001
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Member)
- Connecticut Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Member)
- Fairfield County Bar Association, 2001 - Present (Member)
- Fairfield County Bar Association, 2015 - Present (Co-chair, Family Law Section)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Mary Therese Surette
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2017-2019Attorney Surette was an invaluable asset to me through my family court matters. She is brilliant, tenacious, fair, hard-working and importantly she has the ability to see the big picture. Her perspective and counsel has made me a better parent. As long as you have the ability to follow her sound advice, someone going through a family court matter could do no better than Attorney Mary Surette.
Contact
2507 Post Road
Suite PH
Southport, CT 06890
Phone: 203-763-4969
Fax: 203-255-6991
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.reichandtruax.com
Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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