Trusts and Estates
Daniel G. "Dan" Johnson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
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.
Overview
- University of Virginia, J.D. , graduated 1997
- Georgetown University, A.B., graduated 1994
- Connecticut, 1997
- Massachusetts, 2003
- New York, 2007
- 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
- Connecticut, 1997
- Massachusetts, 2003
- New York, 2007
- 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
- University of Virginia, J.D. , graduated 1997
- Georgetown University, A.B., graduated 1994
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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