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Maryam Afif – Attorney
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” —Mae West.
After two years honing her legal skills as a staff attorney at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Maryam Afif turned her focus to divorce and family law, where it has steadfastly remained for almost twenty years.
With years of divorce and family lawyering under her belt, Maryam, or “Mo,” has personally guided hundreds of clients through divorce, custody, and post-judgment matters. In addition to her impressive history as an attorney, the Connecticut Judicial Branch has certified Maryam as a Guardian Ad Litem. This experience gives her unique insight and perspective, which she uses to help her clients navigate difficult and complex family law situations. Maryam also donates her time as a volunteer attorney with the Connecticut Judicial Branch, is a presenter for Continuing Legal Education programming for other family law attorneys and is a Fairfield County Bar Association member.
Mo was a go-getter long before she became an attorney. By the time she headed to Pace University for law school, she already had a Masters in American Studies from Manhattanville University in hand. (If you’re a fan of America’s “favorite girl detective,” talk to Maryam about her master’s thesis exploring the post-World War II economic, social, and feminist influences that impacted Nancy Drew’s evolving character.) Mo excelled in law school, graduating cum laude and earning the prestigious position of Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review.
After more than a decade as the primary divorce attorney in her prior law firm, Maryam chose to further enhance her practice by joining Freed Marcroft’s boutique team of family lawyers. Freed Marcroft’s core values of radical accountability and playing all in for clients particularly resonated with Mo’s personal approach to life and law.
Maryam, her husband, and their rescue boxer/labrador mix, Humphrey, call Stamford home. In her free time – that is, when she isn’t reading golden age detective novels or catching up on BBC mysteries – Mo’s probably out for a “woggle” (waddle/jog) with Humphrey. She suspects he may be part kangaroo, but they make it work.
Freed Marcroft’s team guides select clients through the legal aspects of divorce and family law issues while remaining mindful of their overall wellness.
I can’t thank you and the entire Freed Marcroft team for your support, patience, guidance, professionalism, courtesy and unbelievably kind nature. Thank you so very much!! I’m at a loss for words as I type this…The weight has been lifted.
Thank you to the all the staff for making our family part of your family.
– Jennifer
Thank you again for all the support your firm provided. I am forever grateful. You saved my family.
I highly recommend working with Freed Marcroft. The staff there are professional and dedicated to their clients, while also compassionate and understanding.
Having personally worked with this firm and referred clients to this firm, I fully recommend them to handle any family law matter. They handle cases with not only professionalism and empathy but are excellent litigators and advocates for their clients.
Misty is in my BNI chapter and I’ve referred several close friends to her, who have each thanked me for sending them to such a capable and compassionate attorney. Thank you Misty for helping my friends!
After two years honing her legal skills as a staff attorney at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Maryam Afif turned her focus to divorce and family law, where it has steadfastly remained for almost twenty years.
With years of divorce and family lawyering under her belt, Maryam, or “Mo,” has personally guided hundreds of clients through divorce, custody, and post-judgment matters. In addition to her impressive history as an attorney, the Connecticut Judicial Branch has certified Maryam as a Guardian Ad Litem. This experience gives her unique insight and perspective, which she uses to help her clients navigate difficult and complex family law situations. Maryam also donates her time as a volunteer attorney with the Connecticut Judicial Branch, is a presenter for Continuing Legal Education programming for other family law attorneys and is a Fairfield County Bar Association member.
Mo was a go-getter long before she became an attorney. By the time she headed to Pace University for law school, she already had a Masters in American Studies from Manhattanville University in hand. (If you’re a fan of America’s “favorite girl detective,” talk to Maryam about her master’s thesis exploring the post-World War II economic, social, and feminist influences that impacted Nancy Drew’s evolving character.) Mo excelled in law school, graduating cum laude and earning the prestigious position of Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review.
After more than a decade as the primary divorce attorney in her prior law firm, Maryam chose to further enhance her practice by joining Freed Marcroft’s boutique team of family lawyers. Freed Marcroft’s core values of radical accountability and playing all in for clients particularly resonated with Mo’s personal approach to life and law.
Maryam, her husband, and their rescue boxer/labrador mix, Humphrey, call Stamford home. In her free time – that is, when she isn’t reading golden age detective novels or catching up on BBC mysteries – Mo’s probably out for a “woggle” (waddle/jog) with Humphrey. She suspects he may be part kangaroo, but they make it work.
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