Louis R. "Lou" Piscatelli

Louis R. "Lou" Piscatelli

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022
Awarded Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in New Haven.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Trusts and Estates
Louis R. "Lou" Piscatelli
Louis R. "Lou" Piscatelli
New Haven, CT
Works at
Withers

37 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Lou is a partner in the private client and tax team at Withers Bergman LLP. He concentrates his practice on estate planning and administration, income tax planning and commercial transactions with a particular emphasis on planning for closely held businesses. His work for clients focuses on a variety of matters, that touch on creating wealth and business succession structures to general legal business advice and spans a wide range of industries including real estate, manufacturing, and professional services.

In addition to serving as Managing Partner for the New Haven office, Lou also leads the Firm’s Trust & Estates department on the East Coast.

Works at
Withers

37 Best Lawyers awards

Withers logo

Locations

Education

  • Colby College, B.A.
  • Cornell University, M.B.A.
  • University of Connecticut, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 2012
  • Connecticut, 1989

Court Admissions

  • Registered Foreign Lawyer in the UK

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Trusts and Estates, New Haven (2026)
  • Trusts and Estates, New Haven (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Trusts and Estates

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