Alma Dismont
Senior Associate
Alma Dismont is a Senior Associate at Marshall Diel & Myers Limited having joined the Matrimonial and Family Team in March 2014. During her legal education in England, the University of Law awarded Alma the Pro Bono Student of the Year Award. She also gained coveted placements at London based firms before moving to Bermuda with her Bermudian husband. Alma completed her pupillage in Bermuda and was called to the Bermuda Bar in 2013.
During her training and when commencing her practice, Alma was exposed to all areas of practice in a busy litigation practitioner’s chambers where she gained experience litigating civil and matrimonial cases before the Magistrates’ Court and the Supreme Court.
As part of the Matrimonial and Family team, Alma undertakes all aspects of family and matrimonial work, including divorce, separation, financial matters, children’s matters and domestic violence protection order matters. She continues to appear regularly in Magistrates’ Court and in Supreme Court.
Alma is extremely dedicated to her work and her clients. Her priority is obtaining the best result for her clients whether through negotiation or litigation. She prides herself on providing support and understanding to clients while providing common sense advice.
Education
UK Young Autism Project (‘Trainee’ in UCLA Applied Behaviour Analysis, 2006)
UK Young Autism Project (‘Trainer’ in UCLA Applied Behaviour Analysis, 2007)
University of Coventry, England (BA (Hons), Psychology and Criminology, 2007)
University of Law, London, England (Graduate Diploma in Law, 2008)
University of Law, London, England (Legal Practice Course, 2009)
University of Law, London, England (awarded LLB (Hons) Law degree, 2009)
Bar Admissions
Bermuda, 2013
Industry Associations
Commissioner for Oaths
Committee Member, Financial Assistance Review Board