I grew up in Westchester County, New York, and attended college at Tulane University in New Orleans. It was there that I fell in love with the city’s culture, music, art, and of course, the food. It has been far too long since I graduated from college, but I make sure to visit New Orleans almost annually. I attended Temple Law School in Philadelphia, and after eating far too many cheesesteaks, I moved to New York City, where I had the opportunity to work with two highly respected and reputable trial lawyers. It was there that I was first exposed to the practice of Family Law, and when an opportunity to join Blank Rome, one of the largest and most prestigious family law firms in New York arose, I jumped on it. Ironically, I learned more about the law and being a family lawyer by eating lunch each day with the other attorneys than I did from any book. Their conversations about dealing with difficult cases, uncooperative lawyers, inconsistent judges, and the law as it evolved and changed were tremendous. The experience of working on some of the largest and most high-profile cases at the time provided me with an invaluable education. Having been admitted to practice law in Connecticut, I often attended court and worked on the firm’s Connecticut cases. After spending a great deal of time in Fairfield County, my wife and I decided to relocate from New York City to raise our family here. We have three children and our beloved dog and play an active role in our community. I have had the opportunity to coach my children’s baseball and soccer teams and even participate in a parent/child dance recital (no video available). Further, our youngest was born prematurely. As a result, we learned about Tiny Miracles – a charitable organization developed by parents of premature babies to offer comfort, support, guidance, and hope. After serving on the Board of Directors for years, I remain an active member of the Honorary Board. In my free time, I often play tennis, golf, go on hikes with our dog, and attend live music and sporting events. Today I am a Co-Founding Member and Partner at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. I have been selected as an AV Preeminent™ attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards, earned through a strenuous peer and judicial review procedure. I have been designated a “Top Lawyer” in three categories: Arbitration and Mediation, Family Law, and Matrimonial Law in Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan/Darien, and Fairfield Magazines. I have been selected to the 2013-2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers® List in Family Law. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor; Super Lawyers Selection Process. I was named among the Top 10 Attorneys in Family Law in Connecticut by The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. NAFLA’s Board of Governors awards this distinction annually to the Top 10 Family Attorneys within the state. Criteria include client and peer reviews, length of time practicing family law, trial experience and case outcomes, published articles, and legal awards. In August 2019, I was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This distinction indicates legal expertise, as well as ethics and professionalism of the highest caliber. I served on the House of Delegates for the Connecticut Bar Association as a Representative for Westport, Weston, Wilton, and Norwalk (District 3) for three years. I am also a Past President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, having served on its Nominating Committee and as a Co-Chair of the Family Law Section for six years. Additionally, I am a Past President of the Fairfield County Bar Foundation, the Fairfield County Bar Association’s charitable arm. I have appeared as a legal commentator on NBC’s Today Show, News 12 Connecticut. I regularly speak to attorneys, accountants, financial professionals, therapists, and the general public on family and marital issues. I have lectured on numerous family law topics throughout my career to judges, other lawyers, accountants, financial professionals, therapists, physicians, and the general public. Further, I serve as a volunteer Special Master in the Family Divisions of the Stamford and Bridgeport Superior Courts and at the Regional Family Trial Docket for highly contested custody cases.

Lauren Brooke is a sole practitioner in Lexington, where she practices in the areas of family law, contracts, criminal defense, business law, lease agreements, landlord/tenant law and wills. She is admitted to practice in Kentucky and is a member of the Kentucky and Fayette County Bar associations. Ms. Brooke earned her B.S. degree from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Lauren is involved in many charitable organizations, including: Wills for Heroes Clinic-Lexington; Featured Speakers Panel: Arcadian Cove Nursing Home, Why a Will?, June 2013; and National Business Institute, Ethics, QDROS and Tax Issues in Divorce, June, 2013, March 2014, 2015 and 2017; Pro Bono and Mentoring Program, Fayette County Bar Association; Philanthropy Committee, Board of Directors and Governance Committee Member, Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center; and the Dress for Success Lexington Executive Committee.

Harvey was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (finance) in 1968 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona in 1971. While attending U of A, Harvey participated in the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program, Law Student Civil Rights Research Council and was a staff writer for the Arizona Advocate. A substantial portion of Harvey’s practice is dedicated to representing clients in all aspects of family law. He also has vast experience representing individuals and entities in a wide variety of transactional and civil litigation matters. In 2007, Harvey was appointed as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court Family Law Division. He presides over court hearings and conducts settlement conferences.

Lori Armstrong Browning was raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Family Science. Lori received her J.D. in 2005 from California Western School of Law, located in San Diego, California. Lori was admitted to practice law in California in state and federal courts in 2005. Lori practiced in the area of family law in San Diego from 2005 – 2012. While practicing in San Diego, Lori was actively involved in the San Diego County Bar Association. She sat as the Family Law Co-Chair for the years of 2011 – 2012. Lori was admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska in 2012. Lori’s practice areas include Family Law, School Law, Workers Compensation and General Litigation.