About Carole Topol
Carole Topol Orland is a founding member and partner at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, a leading family law firm located in Westport, Connecticut. With over 40 years of legal experience, she has established herself as a prominent figure in family and matrimonial law. Her practice encompasses complex cases involving divorce, alimony, child support, custody, and asset division. Throughout her career, Ms. Orland has represented clients, including high-net-worth individuals in Fairfield County and across Connecticut. A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, Ms. Orland began her legal journey as an Assistant District Attorney. In this role, she prosecuted high-profile felony cases, gaining invaluable courtroom experience.
After her tenure as a prosecutor, she joined the law firm Wolfson Keenan Cotton and Meagher. There, her focus shifted to divorce, matrimonial, family, and criminal matters. Notably, she successfully handled the first surrogacy case decided by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, which resulted in securing custody for the child's father—a landmark decision that set a precedent in family law. In 2005, Ms. Orland co-founded Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, which has grown to become one of Connecticut's largest family law firms. The firm expanded its reach to Greenwich in 2017, responding to increasing client demand for specialized family law services. Ms. Orland is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York.
The District of Columbia, as well as in the U.S. District Court. Her extensive qualifications and dedication to her clients have earned her significant recognition in the legal community. Ms. Orland's legal excellence has been acknowledged through various accolades. She holds an AV Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Additionally, she has been named among the Top 10 Attorneys in Family Law in Connecticut by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and has been selected for the Connecticut Super Lawyers® List in Family Law. Her active involvement in the legal community includes serving on the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association's Family Law Section and being a member of the Fairfield County Bar Association's Family Law Section.
Furthermore, she serves as a Special Master in the Family Division of the Stamford and Bridgeport Superior Courts. Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Orland is deeply committed to the Westport community. In 2024, she was recognized as one of Westport Lifestyle's Women of Westport, highlighting her contributions as a mentor, volunteer, and community leader. She also serves as a trustee of the Westport Library, where she plays a vital role on its Governance/Nominating Committee. Through her work both in and out of the courtroom, Ms. Orland continues to make a lasting impact on her clients and the community at large.
