Atty. B. Cort Delany

Atty. B. Cort Delany

B. Cort Delany is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office.

Greenwich Greenwich 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About B. Cort Delany at a glance

B. Cort Delany is a trusts attorney based in Greenwich, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1982) and New York (1982). Educated at New York University (—, 1988) and Fordham University (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - Present (2026). Serands clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • B. Cort Delany is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office
  • Cort, a Greenwich native, has worked with families from Connecticut and around the country to protect family assets from unnecessary taxes and attacks from third parties
  • Cort's ultimate goal is to allow successive generations to benefit from family wealth without precluding each family member from maximizing his or her personal potential

Practice Areas Explained

B. Cort Delany's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases B. Cort Delany handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 Greenwich 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about B. Cort Delany

Where is B. Cort Delany's law office located?
B. Cort Delany's law practice is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm is Cummings & Lockwood LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does B. Cort Delany handle?
B. Cort Delany focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has B. Cort Delany practiced law?
B. Cort Delany has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did B. Cort Delany go to law school?
B. Cort Delany earned their education at (—, 1988); (J.D., 1981); (—, 1977).
How can I contact B. Cort Delany for a consultation?
You can contact B. Cort Delany directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has B. Cort Delany received?
B. Cort Delany's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - Present; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated.

Practice Areas

Education

New York University
- 1988
J.D.
Fordham University
- 1981
Dartmouth College
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1982

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