Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Connecticut since: 2003
Education: Suffolk University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2018, 2020 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2013 Call today:
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Happy Even After Family Law
2531 Whitney AvenueHamden, CT 06518 Visit website
A stalwart advocate for her clients and a pillar of leadership within her legal community, Renee C. Bauer utilizes her shrewd legal acumen and talents to tackle complex family law matters, including divorce and high net worth divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence, modifications, and many more. The founder and managing attorney of the law office of Happy Even After Family Law in Hamden, Connecticut, she is a proponent of using alternative dispute resolution methods, such as collaborative law and mediation, to help her clients overcome their legal troubles without adding any undue stress to them during this difficult time in their lives.
Ms. Bauer completed her undergraduate studies in 1999, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut. She went on to enroll at the Suffolk University Law School, where her legal talents and foundation were bolstered through her active involvement on campus. She received her Juris Doctor in 2003, and in the same year, she obtained her license to practice law in Connecticut.
A consummate professional through and through, Ms. Bauer maintains consistency in her judicious counsel no matter the circumstances of her clients’ legal woes. She strives to take on their legal burdens so that they can focus on themselves and their loved ones. For her many contributions, she has been named Litigator of the Year by the Connecticut Law Tribune (2015) and included in the Top 40 Under 40 list by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. In addition, she holds an “Excellent” rating on Avvo and hosts numerous positive client testimonials on the site as well. Outside her law practice, Ms. Bauer maintains close affiliations with myriad legal organizations, including the Connecticut Bar Association (Family Law Section), the New Haven County Bar Association and the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association. She is also an avid motivational speaker and an accomplished author, having won the 2023 American Book Fest Award and the 2024 Reader Views Literary Award, among many others.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Arbitration, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 70% Family Law
- 30% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 2003, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: https://www.familylawyerct.com/our-team/renee-c-bauer/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Interview by the Podcast, b cause Topics: Divorce, The Art of Reinvention, Life is Not Linear, 2019
- Spoke at a virtual women's conference. Presentation was called "Happy Even After"., 2020
- Spoke at an international virtual meeting called the Conscious Collective about the art of reinvention., 2020
- Spoke at the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA on marketing in the digital era., 2020
- On Air Interview with Vinnie Penn., 2019
- Bauer Law Group presented the all-day CLE training for CT Family Law Practice Paralegals through Half Moon Education., 2020
- Webinar speaker: Finding Financial Success, 9/10/19, 2019
- Article: Consciously Uncoupling: The New Divorce? (Durham Town Times), 2019
- Speaker at Empowering Girls Conference, Waterbury, 2018
- Attorney Bauer participated in a forum at Quinnipiac University for law students interested in opening their own law practice after graduation., 2010
- The Legal Entrepreneur, Speaker, QULS, 2017
- Attorney Bauer is a member of the New Haven County Bar Association as well as the Connecticut Bar Association.
- Attorney Bauer lectured at a CLE at the Fairfield County Bar Association (CLE entitled: From Solo to Success) and will be lecturing on another topic January 31, 2013 (CLE entitled: Playing Peacemaker: Mediation in Family Matters), 2012
- Attorney Bauer joined the teaching faculty at Conflict Resolution Training; a program designed to teach mental health professionals the art of divorce mediation., 2011
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Soderberg v. Soderberg: Received national recognition for plaintiff's verdict in which the plaintiff daughter brought legal action against her father for his failure to pay her college tuition and expenses., 2010
Representative Clients
- The confidentialty of our clients is of utmost importance and accordingly, we do not disclose client names. However, we have represented CEOs, Public Figures, and other high net worth clients, as well as clients in need of pro bono assistance, 2019
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Mediator and Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney for the Minor Child.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Renee is hosting a women's empowerment event called She Who Wins Summit. It will be filled with educational workshops and community and networking to inspire and motivate women to uplevel their lives., 2022
- In November, Bauer Law Group organized a duffle bag drive for the Children's Center of Hamden and collected over 200 duffle bags., 2020
- Attorney Bauer serves as a Family Special Master in the New Haven Judicial District to assist families in resolving their conflict., 2014
- Bauer Law Group organized a "Pillow Drive" for the Children's Center of Hamden., 2019
- Bauer Law Group collaborated with local yoga studios to raise funds for Domestic Violence Shelters in New Haven., 2019
- Bauer Law Group raised funds for Love146, an organization dedicated to ending child sex trafficking, 2019
- Attorney Bauer continues to take pro bono clients through the CT Pro Bono Network., 2019
- New Haven Soup Kitchen volunteer., 2017
- Attorney Bauer joined as an advisory board member for Love146, an organization dedicated to fighting the trafficking and exploitation of children. On September 27, 2017, the Bauer Law Group hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness and money for this organization., 2017
Educational Background
- Continued representation of children in the New Haven Regional Children's Probate Court., 2011
- Special Training: Serving as Guardian Ad Litem and Attorneys for Minor Children in Family Matters., 2010
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Volunteered to teach a CLE on mediation in the family practice., Lecturer, Playing Peacemaker: Mediation in Family Matters, Fairfield County Bar Association, 2013
- Renee spoke at an event in NC as a motivational speaker, Speaker, Execute Your Bravery, Market Movers Conference, Everyone, 2022
- Article in the local newspaper, author, Unconsciously uncoupling: The new divorce?, Durham Times, Legal, 2019
- Contributing Author of the article "Branding is Not Just for Cattle.", The Connecticut Law Tribune, 2013
- Attorney Bauer authored her first children's book dealing with divorce., Author, Percy's Imperfectly Perfect Family, 2014
- Attorney Bauer provided an updated chapter to the MCLE publication, A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut., Contributing Author, MCLE, 2017
- Speaker at the Legal Entrepreneur, QULS, Presenter, CT Bar Assoc., 2017
- Conflict Mediation Resolution lecturer, New Haven Omni Hotel., Lecturer, 2016
- Attorney Bauer authored the book entitled "The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success", LawFirst Publishing (2009). She also has contributed pieces to Connecticut Lawyer Magazine and The Law Tribune as well as the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus Newsletter and The Sidebar: The New Lawyers Division Newsletter. She conducted a CLE at the 2009 CBA Annual Meeting entitled "The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success" as well as participated instructing other CLE programs regarding the solo and small firm practice., www.amazon.com/gp/product/097400698X/ref=s9_simz_gw_s1_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0FSWP0JMDGFD9494G1AW&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
- Attorney Bauer authored, The End May Be a New Beginning, which was published in the Connecticut Law Tribune in August, 2014, Author, The End May Be a New Beginning, The Connecticut Law Tribune, Family Law, 2014
- Attorney Bauer wrote an article entitled "Sexting Dangers" which was published in The Connecticut Lawyer in 2010. She also wrote an article entitled "Moving Forward By Looking Back" which was published in The Law Tribune in 2010., 2010
- Attorney Bauer authored the article "The Invisible Children: The Sex Trafficking of Minors in Connecticut"., 2011
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Appeared on the Vinny Penn Radio Show discussing co-parenting through the holidays, 2019
- Renee's Podcast, Happy Even After with Ms. Renee Bauer, is proud that she has 75,000 downloads since it launched in 2020, 2021
- Went on a podcast tour talking about divorce, co-parenting, and life after divorce, 2020
- Interviewed by Vinnie Penn on iheart Radio about the impact of a pandemic on co-parenting., 2020
- Interviewed by Fox61 on several occasions about the impact of COVID on co-parenting and divorce., 2020
- Interviewed on WTNH Channel 8, Topic: Curbing the Chaos -- Co-Parenting Tips, 2019
- Contacted by the CT Law Tribune to comment on an article regarding Pets and Custody that made the front page., 2016
- Attorney Bauer was interviewed on the radio station WQUN AM 1220 to speak about families and children in the divorce process., 2017
- Was contacted by Self Magazine for an interview regarding the dangers of sexting. To be published in the December, 2011 publication., 2011
- With the launch of Attorney Bauer's latest book, Divorce in Connecticut, she was featured in an article in The Connecticut Law Tribune as well as the Middletown Press., 2014
- Was interviewed on the Mary Jones radio show upon the release of "The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success"., 2009
- Attorney Bauer, in collaboration with a technology firm, is developing a co-parenting website and application. It is expected to launch nationwide in September, 2014., 2014
Honors
- The Law Tribune selected 60 practicing attorneys under 40 years old for this prestigious award. Awards were presented November 9, 2012., Leaders in the Law Award, The Connecticut Law Tribune, 2012
- Recipient of the award presented on November 21, 2019., Women-Owned Business of the Year, Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2019
- TOP 10 Attorney Award Under the Age of 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2014
- Awarded as Litigator of the year in the category of solo/small law firms., CT Law Tribune Litigator of the Year, CT Law Tribune, 2015
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2018, 2020 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2013
