Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Connecticut since: 2009
Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law
Marissa L. Bigelli, a partner at Reich & Truax, PLLC, in Southport, Connecticut, is a seasoned family law attorney serving Fairfield County and the broader Connecticut region.
Ms. Bigelli is admitted to practice in both Connecticut and Rhode Island. A native of Rhode Island, she obtained her Bachelor of Science from Providence College, followed by a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law. She launched her legal career by establishing her own practice in Milford, Connecticut, where she focused on family law, small commercial transactions, probate and juvenile matters.
Ms. Bigelli is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She holds certifications from the State of Connecticut as a Guardian ad litem (GAL) and Attorney for the Minor Child (AMC). She also serves as a Special Master in the judicial districts of Milford, Stamford and Bridgeport. In 2017, she completed a 40-hour mediation certification course at Quinnipiac University School of Law, further enhancing her qualifications. Her dedication and skill have earned her recognition as a Rising Star in Connecticut Magazine.
An active member of the legal community, Ms. Bigelli participates in several professional associations, including the Connecticut Bar Association’s Family Law Section, where she currently holds the Position of CLE Chair, the Milford Bar Association, American Bar Association, where she is co-chair of the Marital Property Section and the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, Inc.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2009, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: https://www.reichandtruax.com/attorney/marissa-l-hernandez-b...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Admitted to Connecticut Bar, 2009
- Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), 2026
- American Bar Association, Marital Property Committee Chair
- Bridgeport Bar Association
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- Milford Bar Association, Member
- Admitted to the Rhode Island Bar, 2009
- Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Committee Member
- The Foundation of the New Haven County Bar Association, Board Member (2015-2017) Milford Bar Association Member Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Member Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Mark Fuller v. Ann Baldino, 176 Conn.App. 451, September 19, 2017, 2017
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Mediation Certification - 40 Hour Course, Quinnipiac University School of Law, 2017
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2026
- Court Appointed / Certified Guardian ad Litem
Pro bono / Community Service
- Special Masters Volunteer - Milford, Bridgeport, Stamford
- CBA COVID-19 Pro Bono Committee Member - Worked on Creation of on-demand virtual webinar training sessions for attorneys assisting clients with ex parte relief during COVID-19, 2020
Educational Background
- Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island, B.A., Major: Marketing, Minor: Sociology - 2006, 2002-2006
- Quinnipiac University School of Law, JD, 2006-2009
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- CT Lawyer Volume 33 / Number 2, November-December 2022, Co-Authored with Attorney Leslie Jennings-Lax, The Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on the Family Court Process, 2002
- ABA Family Law Section, February 24, 2025, co-authored with Scott Loesch, CBIZ, Demystifying the Analysis and Division of Restricted Stock Units in Divorce Proceedings, 2025
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars - 2014 - 2024
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, AAML, 2026
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2024