Trusts and Estates
James B. "Jim" Stewart
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
James B. Stewart practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration.
While Jim is primarily engaged in various aspects of trusts and estates law, he also handles real estate transactions associated with the settlement of trusts and estates and oversees the firm’s activities with regard to the preparation of personal and fiduciary income tax returns.
He also has lectured before the Connecticut Society for Certified Public Accountants on Connecticut estate settlement practice and related matters.
Overview
- Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1968
- Wesleyan University, B. A., graduated 1965
- Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Estates and Probate Section; writes case commentaries and other articles for the section's newsletter
- Greater Bridgeport Bar Association - Probate Section; frequent panelist for several Greater Bridgeport Bar Association programs
- Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Estates and Probate Section; writes case commentaries and other articles for the section's newsletter
- Greater Bridgeport Bar Association - Probate Section; frequent panelist for several Greater Bridgeport Bar Association programs
- Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1968
- Wesleyan University, B. A., graduated 1965
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Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- Received the highest peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell (AV)
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