Bio:
Attorney Leo V. Diana is a partner at the firm. Leo earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from UConn in 1983. He then attended Western New England College School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor in 1988. Attorney Diana is involved in all aspects of Family Law as a litigator, mediator, collaborative/cooperative divorce attorney, and guardian for minor children (GAL, AMC, BIA). In family matters, Attorney Diana is experienced in pursuing alternative dispute resolution solutions and utilizing a multitude of avenues to resolve conflicts. He has 20 years of experience inside and outside of the courtroom. He is active in the Hartford County Bar Association and the Manchester Road Race, along with other commitments.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- Member of the Hartford County Bar Association, Board of Directors (2007- present)
- Special Master in Hartford Superior Court’s Early Intervention Program (2007-present)
- Academy for Child Advocacy (2007-present)
- Connecticut Counsel for Divorce Mediation (2005-present)
- Member of the Hartford County Bar Association, Family Law Committee Co-Chair (2004-present)
- Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Association (Hartford County) (2001-present)
- Member of the Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations
- Special Master serving Hartford, New Britain and Tolland Counties (1995-present)
- Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court (1994-1996) (Professional Legal Organization) 1996-Secretary
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Manchester Road Race, Associate Treasurer (2005 - 2007), Secretary (2007 - present)
- Odyssey Community School Board of Directors (2008-present)
- Foundation for Manchester Public Schools Board Member – 2003 – present
- Jeffers Trust, Trustee (Charitable Trust) 1997 – present
- Lutz Children’s Museum 1988 – 1998 (Board Member), President – 1997-98
- Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court, 1994 - 1996 (Professional Legal Organization) 1996 – Secretary
- TLC, Inc. - Board Member (Non-Profit Corporation, group home for girls) (1995 – 1996)
- Manchester Jaycees 1988 –1992; President - 1992
VOLUNTEER SERVICES:
- Manchester Midget Football League
Asst. Coach (“A” Team) – 2003 – 2005
- Manchester Recreation Department
Girls Basketball Coach – 2002 – present
Girls Soccer Coach (2008)
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