Christopher J. DeMattie is an associate at BRODER & ORLAND LLC. Chris joined the firm in 2012 and practices exclusively in the area of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, alimony, child support and custody, the division of assets, prenuptial agreements, and post-judgment enforcement actions.

Chris was selected as a New England Super Lawyers ® Rising Star in the area of Family Law for 2014, 2015 and 2016.  Each year, no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars List; Super Lawyers Selection Process.  He was also named by the Connecticut Law Tribune as a “New Leader in the Law” for 2017.

Chris earned his law degree, cum laude, at Quinnipiac University School of Law where he concentrated in Family Law and graduated with honors in his concentration. While in school, Chris participated in the Advanced Family Law Trial Practice Program and the Tax Clinic. He also served as a Yale Sappern Fellow in the Bridgeport Superior Court, assisting non-represented parties with various family law matters. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut, where he was elected to the Pi Sigma Alpha National Honors Society. Attorney DeMattie is also a Certified Guardian ad Litem.

Chris is admitted to practice in Connecticut and is a member of the Fairfield County and Connecticut Bar Associations.

Chris is a native of Orange, Connecticut and resides in Stamford, Connecticut with his wife.  Chris was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Fairfield County Bar Association. He serves as a Fairfield County Development Board Member of the Center for Children’s Advocacy.  He is an active participant in the Westport and Stamford recreational softball leagues. In addition, Chris volunteers as an alumni career advisor for the University of Connecticut.