Judge Gerard I. Adelman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Middlesex Judicial District Superior Court, Department Regional Family Trial Docket

Appointed By: Gov. Mary Carolyn Rell

Biography

Hon. Gerard I. Adelman (Ret.) is a judge trial referee for the Middlesex Judicial District Superior Court in Connecticut. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mary Jodi Rell in 2009 and reappointed in 2017.

Over the course of his judicial career, Adelman has also presided on the Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court. As a judge trial referee, he has held an assignment over the Regional Family Trial Docket.

Prior to his appointment, Adelman was a partner at Weigand, Mahon & Adelman, where he began as an associate in 1982. He was quickly named a partner in the firm in 1985. His practice focused primarily on family law. Adelman also served as a special master in various courts, including the Regional Family Trial Docket.

He received a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in 1970. Adelman then spent time as an 8th-grade history teacher at Dodd Junior High School before completing a master’s degree in history at Southern Connecticut State University (1977) and a J.D. at the University of Connecticut School of Law (1982). While a law student, he was a research clerk at Weigand & Mahon.

Adelman was admitted to practice in Connecticut (1982) and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.

He was involved with the Rotary Club International and the Board of Education in Meriden.

Adelman was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He and his wife, Georgia, have one daughter.

Recent Cases by Hon. Gerard I. Adelman

PAPPACODA, JOHN L v. PAPPACODA, JENNA L.

On March 17, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Mar 17, 2026

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Apr 03, 2026

O'DONNELL, JR, WILLIAM J. v. O'DONNELL, LORRAINE C.

On February 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Feb 23, 2026

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Jul 30, 2026

FARLEY ALLEN RAMIREZ, YOHANA v. ALLEN, MICHAEL W.

On November 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Nov 24, 2025

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Apr 09, 2026

MCGARRAHAN, KELSEY, A. v. DORAN-KOONS, CHRISTIAN M.

On November 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Nov 21, 2025

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Feb 25, 2026

GALLACHER, LINDA K v. GALLACHER, RICHARD M

On October 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Oct 07, 2025

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Aug 17, 2026

DELANEY, COLLEEN v. IGLESIAS, FRANCK

On October 6, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Oct 06, 2025

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Jul 14, 2026

DELANEY, COLLEEN v. IGLESIAS, FRANCK

On October 6, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Oct 06, 2025

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Apr 15, 2026

RYERSON, BRANDON D v. RYERSON, KIMBERLY G

On September 8, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Sep 08, 2025

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May 12, 2026

KOPCHICK, MICHAEL v. KOPCHICK, STEPHANIE

On September 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Sep 03, 2025

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Oct 03, 2025

NUNES, JACQUELINE v. NUNES, CHRISTOPHER

On August 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Aug 26, 2025

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Nov 13, 2025

STEUERNAGEL, MATTHEW v. POTTS, AMANDA

On August 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Aug 01, 2025

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Apr 01, 2026

PEREZ, JAYDEN I. v. CONTE, JULIA R.

On July 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Jul 01, 2025

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Jul 30, 2025

PERRY, MALLORY v. EADDY, AARON

On June 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Jun 25, 2025

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Sep 09, 2026

SKLODOSKY, TINA v. SKLODOSKY, GREG

On June 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Jun 18, 2025

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Sep 18, 2025

LAMEY, PEARLETTA E v. JOHNSON, MAURICE A

On June 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Jun 02, 2025

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Jul 24, 2025

WARZECHA, ASHLEE M v. ANZIANO, CHRISTOPHER A

On May 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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May 12, 2025

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Jun 19, 2025

YOUNG, KEVIN L. v. BORRERO, ASHLEY JEAN

On April 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Apr 29, 2025

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Oct 14, 2026

ORTIZ, LEON v. LEARY, SHANNON K

On April 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Apr 29, 2025

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May 28, 2025

KELLY, DEBORAH L v. KELLY, THOMAS J

On April 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge GERARD ADELMAN presiding.

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Apr 28, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025

COCHRAN, CAROLINE v. COMACHO, ANGEL

On April 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Apr 25, 2025

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May 20, 2026

REDDY, CLAUDIA R v. REDDY, BRIAN S

On April 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Apr 09, 2025

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PAGONE-WILSON, ALYSSA D v. WILSON, ALEX D.

On March 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Mar 19, 2025

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Aug 14, 2025

TOMASSO JR, MICHAEL v. CLARK, LINDSAY M.

On February 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Feb 27, 2025

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Apr 02, 2025

SOLIS, TISHBETH M v. RIVERA, NELSON M

On February 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Middlesex County. Judge Gerard I. Adelman presiding.

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Feb 21, 2025

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About

Gerard I. Adelman
Current Appointment Middlesex Judicial District Superior Court, Department Regional Family Trial Docket	Middlesex Judicial District Superior Court, Department Regional Family Trial Docket
Previous Appointment Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court	Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court
Education J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law - 1982 Master's degree, Southern Connecticut State College - 1977 Bachelor's degree, The Ohio State University - 1970	J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law - 1982 Master's degree, Southern Connecticut State College - 1977 Bachelor's degree, The Ohio State University - 1970

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CT - Middlesex Judicial District Superior Court
Previous Court:	CT - Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (860) 343-6570
Fax:	+1 (860) 343-6589

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge Trial Referee	Middlesex Judicial District Superior Court (Regional Family Trial Docket)	Middlesex County, Connecticut
Judge	Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court	Fairfield County, Connecticut
Judge	Connecticut Superior Court	None
Partner	Weigand, Mahon & Adelman	New Haven County, Connecticut
Associate	Weigand & Mahon	New Haven County, Connecticut