Lawyer Profile

Daniel G. Johnson

Cummings & Lockwood LLC

Recognized Since:

2018
Recognized in:

Trusts and Estates
Law School:

University of Virginia
Lawyer Page:

https://www.cl-law.com/profess...
Website:

http://www.cl-law.com
Direct Dial:

(203) 351.4317
E-mail:

djohnson@cl-law.com
Location:

Six Landmark Square

Stamford, CT 06901

Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office. Dan is Principal-in-Charge of 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.

Lawyer Bio

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

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

Trusts and Estates

Awards:

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

Additional Information:

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

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