About Us

Abigail Bicknell is a collaborative attorney and mediator who helps couples navigate separation and divorce outside of the courtroom. She holds certifications in divorce mediation and collaborative divorce from the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce.

After years of experience as a family law litigation attorney, Abigail made a deliberate shift to mediation and collaborative divorce, guided by a belief that families are best served by solutions that are carefully crafted to fit their unique circumstances. Abigail brings a practical and informed perspective to the mediation process as she helps clients craft comprehensive, forward-focused solutions that minimize conflict, reduce emotional and financial strain, and allow families to move forward with clarity and dignity.

Abigail also serves as a Guardian ad Litem for minor children in the family court system. This experience informs her child-centered approach to mediation and reinforces her commitment to helping parents create parenting plans that support the well-being and best interests of their children.

Abigail graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. During her time in law school, she served on the Editorial Board of the Connecticut Journal of International Law and served on the Executive Boards of the Moot Court Board, the Mock Trial Society and the Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Society. She earned her bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Florida.