Best Lawyers in Connecticut, United States for Trusts and Estates
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John R. Musicaro, Jr. is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office. John practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration and fiduciary services. He served as Chairman of the Firm's Private Clients Group for over 12 years.
Amanda E. Carino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Amanda E., who practices law in Greenwich, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Amanda E. Carino is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich ...
Samantha Kopf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Samantha, who practices law in Greenwich, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samantha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John Paul Callahan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. John Paul, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrea is an associate in our private client and tax team at Withers Bergman LLP. She focuses on tax, trust and estate planning for high net worth individuals and their families. She regularly advises clients on a broad range of international tax issues, including US taxation of foreign trusts with US beneficiaries and US tax reporting. She also enjoys helping clients with the formation and operation of private foundations so as to achieve their philanthropic goals.
Christina M. Rubino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Christina M., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christina M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Christina M. Rubino is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based ...
Victoria Redding is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Victoria, who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erika Kissh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Erika, who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachael E. Spina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Rachael E., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ellen focuses her practice on elder law and trusts and estates. She assists her clients in meeting their estate planning goals and protecting their assets for their loved ones. Ellen has significant experience in navigating the complicated long-term care system, and preparing for and filing Medicaid long-term care applications. She regularly works with clients who are able to plan for asset preservation, as well as those who must act immediately to access public benefits systems. Ellen repres...
Devon Michaelis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Devon, who practices law in Greenwich, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Devon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Danielle Erickson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Danielle, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lawton Leung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Lawton, who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tatiana F. DaSilva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Tatiana F., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tatiana F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jenna Shankman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Jenna, who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katherine (“Kacie”) Cotter Gent is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office. Kacie joined Cummings & Lockwood in 2016 and focuses her practice on estate planning, which includes the drafting of Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care documents. She also advises high net worth individuals on estate and taxation issues, including estate and gift tax planning, generation-skipping...
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