1. Melissa Needle
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: Whittier Law School
College: Tufts University
Admitted: Whittier Law School
Practice Area: At Needle | Cuda, we know when you come to see us that you may be going through the most difficult time of your life. That is why we style ourselves a “high touch” law firm with a premium on client service. In the comfort of our welcoming Westport office — or remotely as may be necessary or appropriate — we discuss your situation thoroughly and provide information and guidance to help you make a well-informed decision about how you would like to proceed. We focus on family law and limit the number of cases we take, so we can provide the personal attention you deserve while building a positive working relationship that inspires confidence. Over decades of practice, our cases throughout Fairfield County have involved couples with high-conflict custody matters, significant net worth and complex legal issues. You can trust our ability to manage your case.
Membership: Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section American Bar Association,Family Law Section Fairfield County Bar Association, Family Law Section Greater Bridgerport Bar Association, Family Law Section

2. Danielle Hottin
Title: Asscoiate
Law School: Quinnipiac Law School
College: Lasell University
Admitted: Quinnipiac Law School
Practice Area: Divorce, Family Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Property and Asset Division Child Support, Visitation Rights, Parenting Plans, Divorce and Inheritance, High-Net-Worth Divorce, Business Assets in Divorce, Protecting a 401k In Divorce, Same-Sex Divorce, Relocation, Post Judgement Modification, Enforcement and Contempt Actions, Obtaining Restraining Orders, Defending Against Restraining Orders, Family Law Appeals, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements
Membership: Connecticut Bar Asscoiation

3. Alexander J. Cuda
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University Law School
College: Cornell University
Admitted: Tulane University Law School
Practice Area: Divorce, Family Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Property and Asset Division Child Support, Visitation Rights, Parenting Plans, Divorce and Inheritance, High-Net-Worth Divorce, Business Assets in Divorce, Protecting a 401k In Divorce, Same-Sex Divorce, Relocation, Post Judgement Modification, Enforcement and Contempt Actions, Obtaining Restraining Orders, Defending Against Restraining Orders, Family Law Appeals, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements
Membership: Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section Fairfield County Bar Association, Family Law Section Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, Family Law Section American Bar Association, Family Law Section

4. Mark Randall
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Connecticut School of Law
College: Trinity College
Admitted: University of Connecticut School of Law
Practice Area: Divorce, Family Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Property and Asset Division Child Support, Visitation Rights, Parenting Plans, Divorce and Inheritance, High-Net-Worth Divorce, Business Assets in Divorce, Protecting a 401k In Divorce, Same-Sex Divorce, Relocation, Post Judgement Modification, Enforcement and Contempt Actions, Obtaining Restraining Orders, Defending Against Restraining Orders, Family Law Appeals, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements
Membership: Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section Fairfield County Bar Association, Family Law Section Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, Famiy Law Section American Bar Association, Family Law Section New York Bar Association, Family Law Section

5. Charles Needle
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Yale Law School
College: Harvard College
Admitted: Yale Law School
Practice Area: Divorce, Family Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Property and Asset Division Child Support, Visitation Rights, Parenting Plans, Divorce and Inheritance, High-Net-Worth Divorce, Business Assets in Divorce, Protecting a 401k In Divorce, Same-Sex Divorce, Relocation, Post Judgement Modification, Enforcement and Contempt Actions, Obtaining Restraining Orders, Defending Against Restraining Orders, Family Law Appeals, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements
Membership: Connecticut Bar Association Fairfield Bar Association Greater Bridgeport Bar Association