Daniel G. "Dan" Johnson

Stamford, CT Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Awarded Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

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203-351-4317

Awarded Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Works at

Cummings & Lockwood LLC

35 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office where he has practiced since joining the Firm in 1997.

He practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, family business succession planning, estate administration and trust administration. Dan frequently lectures on estate and tax planning topics before both lawyer and non-lawyer audiences.

Locations

Stamford, Connecticut

203-327-1700

Six Landmark Square
Stamford, CT 06901

Education

University of Virginia, J.D. , graduated 1997
Georgetown University, A.B., graduated 1994

Bar Admissions

Connecticut, 1997
Massachusetts, 2003
New York, 2007

Affiliations

Connecticut Bar Association - Member
New York State Bar Association - Member
Estate Planning Council of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. - Member
Stamford Symphony Orchestra - Board of Directors
Friends of Materials for the Arts - Board Member, Treasurer, 2007 - 2016
Pequot Library - Board Member
Fairfield American Little League - Coach
New Paradigm Theatre - Board Member, Secretary, 2013 - 2015

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Trusts and Estates

Awards:

Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2012 - Present
Fairfield County Business Journal, "40 Under 40" Award, 2010

News & Media

Additional Information

Articlea/Publications

Connecticut Probate Deskbook; co-author, Thomson Reuters
Settlement of Estates in Connecticut, 3d, co-author, Thomson Reuters
“Diversifying Charitable Remainder Trust Investments,” Trusts & Estates Magazine, October 2017, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Katherine A. McAllister
"Legal Underpinnings for Formulating and Defending Estate Plans," Trusts & Estates Magazine, January 2016, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Katherine A. McAllister

Practice Areas

Private Clients Group
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Fiduciary and Trustee Services
International Estate and Tax Planning
National Charitable Planning Group
Business Succession Planning
Estate Planning for Hedge Fund and Private Equity Principals

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