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Cara Howe Santoro

Cummings & Lockwood LLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2021
  • Recognized in:
    Tax Law
  • Law School:
    Fordham University School of Law
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.cl-law.com/profess...
  • Website:
    http://www.cl-law.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (203) 327.1700
  • Phone Number:
    (203) 351.4195
  • E-mail:
    csantoro@cl-law.com
  • Location:
    Six Landmark Square
    Stamford, CT 06901
Cara Howe Santoro is Counsel in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office.  Cara advises individuals and entities on a broad range of state, federal and international tax issues.  She counsels charitable and other nonprofit organizations on issues related to their tax-exempt status, including formation, governance and compliance.  She also assists donors with developing and implementing their charitable giving goals.  Cara works with individuals on personal tax planning and helps family businesses to operate and provide for intergenerational transfers in a tax efficient manner.
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Lawyer Bio

Cara Howe Santoro is Counsel in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office.  Cara advises individuals and entities on a broad range of state, federal and international tax issues.  She counsels charitable and other nonprofit organizations on issues related to their tax-exempt status, including formation, governance and compliance.  She also assists donors with developing and implementing their charitable giving goals.  Cara works with individuals on personal tax planning and helps family businesses to operate and provide for intergenerational transfers in a tax efficient manner.
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Education:

  • New York University , LL.M., graduated 2016
  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2013
  • College of the Holy Cross, B.A., graduated 2010

Bar Admissions:

  • Connecticut, 2019
  • New York, 2014
  • Massachusetts, 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for work in:

  • Tax Law
 

Awards:

  • Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Nonprofit Organizations Attorney, 2019 - Present

Additional Information:

Practice Areas
  • Private Clients Group
  • National Charitable Planning Group
  • Tax
  • Corporate Governance
  • Partnerships, LLCs, LLPs and Joint Ventures
  • Philanthropic Giving
Articles/Publications
  • "Philanthropic Tax Planning for Family Members and Charities", Trusts & Estates Magazine, November 2020, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Stefania L. Bartlett  
  • "Charitable Tax Planning in an Uncertain Coronavirus and Tax World", Trusts & Estates Magazine, October 2020, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Stefania L. Bartlett
  • "Timing is Everything When It Comes to Self-Dealing Rules", WealthManagement.com, June 3, 2020, co-author with Stefania L. Bartlett
  • How to Handle Gifts From "Tainted" Donors, Trusts and Estates Magazine Website, October 8, 2019, co-author with Stefania L. Bartlett and Brianna L. Marquis
  • "Creating and Operating Charitable Entities", Trusts & Estates Magazine, October 2019, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Stefania L. Bartlett
  • “Charitable Deductions for Gifts by Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations”, Trusts & Estates Magazine, October 2018, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Stefania L. Bartlett
  • "Not Knowing the S Corp Rules Can Be Dangerous to Your Client's Wealth", Trusts & Estates Magazine, December 2017, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Stefania L. Bartlett
  • “Substantiating Charitable Deductions at the IRS” Trusts & Estates Magazine, July 2017, co-authored with Conrad Teitell and Heather J. Rhoades
 

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Cummings & Lockwood LLC
http://www.cl-law.com
 
Headquarters
Six Landmark Square
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 327.1700
6 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Connecticut

Connecticut

Greenwich, CT

Two Greenwich Plaza

Greenwich, CT 06830-6390

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(203) 869.1200

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West Hartford, CT

Blue Back Square, Suite 400

75 Isham Road

West Hartford, CT 06107

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(860) 313.4900

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Florida

Florida

Bonita Springs, FL

The Brooks Grand Plaza, Suite 300

8000 Health Center Boulevard

Bonita Springs, FL 34135

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(239) 947.8811

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Naples, FL

Collier Place II, Suite 400

3001 Tamiami Trail North

Naples, FL 34103

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(239) 262.8311

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Golden Bear Plaza, Suite 502-W

11760 U.S. Highway One

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408

United States

(561) 214.8500

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