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Richard Slavin is the managing partner of the firm's Westport office. He is a principal and chair of Cohen and Wolf's SecuritiesGroup. He is also a member of the firm's Litigation and Business & Corporate Groups. Mr. Slavin practices in the areas of securities regulation, securities litigation in state and federal courts, and banking regulation. He regularly represents broker-dealers, investment advisers, broker-dealer agents, investment adviser agents and solicitors, and issuers of secur...

Charles W. Pieterse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Charles W., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Charlie is a Principal and Co-Chair of Cummings & Lockwood's Fiduciary and Probate Litigation...

Rachel B.G. Sherman is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office. She joined the Firm in 1999. Rachel works with high net worth individuals and families to address their estate planning needs, including the preparation of wills and trusts, tax planning, multi-generational planning, planning for retirement benefits and real estate holdings, gifting and preparation of gift tax returns. Rachel also focuses her practice on estate admi...

Kimberly A. Andrade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kimberly A. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly A. Andrade since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kimberly A. Andrade is held by o...

Luke T. Tashjian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Luke Tashjian is an estate planning , tax , and corporate attorney. He advises his clients on estate planning, tax structuring, and transactional matters. He also represents individuals and businesses ranging from local brick and mortar businesses to multinational corporations in tax controversy matters at the state and feder...

Alinor C. Sterling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Alinor C. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Alinor C. Sterling since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alinor C. Sterling is held by other lawyers.

Greta E. Solomon is a principal and chair of Cohen and Wolf's Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, and Tax Groups. Ms. Solomon has been assisting clients in the areas of estate planning, elder law, and probate administration (including estates, trusts, conservatorships, guardianship, etc.) for more than 30 years. Her in-depth knowledge of the tax codes and sophisticated estate planning techniques allows her to provide counsel on complex estate matters. Ms. Solomon also has experience in retiremen...

Suzanne Sutton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law. Suzanne practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Suzanne Sutton since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Suzanne Sutton is held by other lawyers.

Karissa L. Parker-Geisler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Karissa L. practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Karissa L. Parker-Geisler since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karissa L. Parker-Geisler is held by other lawyers.

Freda Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Freda practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Freda Roberts since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Freda Roberts is held by other lawyers.