Parrino Shattuck earns Tier 1 Best Law Firms ranking in Stamford for family law

Parrino|Shattuck, PC was named a Tier 1 firm in Stamford for family law in the 2027 Best Law Firms rankings, which were released Nov. 5, 2026. The recognition highlights the Westport firm’s work in complex matrimonial matters across Fairfield County and Connecticut.

Why it matters: - The ranking puts Parrino|Shattuck, PC in the top tier for family law in the Stamford metropolitan area. - The designation can influence how clients, referral sources and peers assess the firm’s standing in a competitive legal market. - The recognition reflects the firm’s focus on high-stakes matrimonial matters, including cases involving closely held businesses, executive compensation, trust interests and other substantial assets.

What happened: - Best Lawyers released the 2027 Best Law Firms rankings for the United States on Nov. 5, 2026. - Parrino|Shattuck, PC was named a Tier 1 firm in Stamford for Family Law in the 2027 edition. - The ranking is a regional designation for the Stamford metropolitan area. - The firm’s office is in Westport, and it serves clients throughout Fairfield County and across Connecticut.

The details: - Best Law Firms rankings are based on confidential client feedback, professional references, ballots from lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers, information provided by firms and interviews with firm leaders. - A firm is eligible only if at least one lawyer is recognized in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the relevant practice area and jurisdiction. - All four partners of Parrino|Shattuck, PC — Thomas P. Parrino, Laura R. Shattuck, Randi R. Nelson and Andrew P. Nemiroff — appear in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. - Best Law Firms uses tiers instead of numerical rankings because firms are often separated by small differences in overall score. - The firm’s ranked practice area is divorce and family law, its only area of concentration. - Parrino|Shattuck, PC’s Best Law Firms profile is available online.

Between the lines: - The ranking reinforces the firm’s positioning in complex matrimonial litigation, not just routine divorce work. - The Stamford-area designation still matters even though the firm’s physical office is in Westport, because the ranking tracks the market where clients and peers evaluate legal services. - Thomas P. Parrino said the firm is grateful to the clients and colleagues whose evaluations inform the ranking. - The firm includes a formal disclaimer that references to Best Lawyers or Best Law Firms are not intended to suggest its attorneys are superior to other Connecticut attorneys.

What's next: - Parrino|Shattuck, PC will continue practicing from its Westport office at 285 Riverside Avenue, Suite 450. - The firm remains reachable at 203-557-9755 and through parrinoshattuck.com. - Best Lawyers’ selection methodology is available at the Best Lawyers methodology page.