Atty. Austin K. Wolf

Atty. Austin K. Wolf

Austin founded the firm with Herbert Cohen in 1951. He has played an active role in shaping the firm since that time, having maintained an extremely active practice in the areas of land use planning, zoning, wetlands, real estate development, and industrial and commercial leasing.

Bridgeport Bridgeport 75 yrs experience 75 year
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About Austin K. Wolf at a glance

Austin K. Wolf is a Co-Founder and Principal based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1951), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1952), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1967). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1951) and Yale University (B.A., 1948). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Austin founded the firm with Herbert Cohen in 1951
  • He has played an active role in shaping the firm since that time, having maintained an extremely active practice in the areas of land use planning, zoning, wetlands, real estate development, and industrial and commercial leasing
  • Austin was honored in 2007 with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award by the Connecticut Bar Association's Planning & Zoning Section
  • The award was given "in recognition of longstanding distinguished service as a planning and zoning lawyer, to clients, to the profession, to the community, to strong ethical practices and to the advancement of knowledge, to writing, lecturing and similar pursuits"
  • In 2008, he received the Career Service Award from the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
  • CREDENTIALS HONORS & AWARDS Best Lawyers in America®, "Lawyer of the Year" for Real Estate, 2009 and 2013 Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation-Land Use & Zoning , 2011-2020 Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use and Zoning, 2007-2020 Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 1987-2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers®, Land Use/Zoning, 2006-2009, 2011-2016 Martindale Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating Connecticut Bar Association's Planning & Zoning Section, Lifetime Achievement Award Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, Career Service Award, 2008 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association, • Planning & Zoning Executive Committee, Past Chairman Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Connecticut Bar Foundation, Board of Directors Connecticut Bar Journal, Board of Editor American College of Real Estate Lawyers American Inns of Court, Past Member and Officer, Attorney Trial Referee

Practice Areas Explained

Austin K. Wolf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Austin K. Wolf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Austin K. Wolf's law office located?
Austin K. Wolf's law practice is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Austin K. Wolf handle?
Austin K. Wolf focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Austin K. Wolf practiced law?
Austin K. Wolf has 75+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1951.
Where did Austin K. Wolf go to law school?
Austin K. Wolf earned their education at (LL.B., 1951); (B.A., 1948).
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What awards or recognition has Austin K. Wolf received?
Austin K. Wolf's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1951
B.A.
Yale University
- 1948

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1951
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1952
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1967

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