Atty. Daniel G. "Dan" Johnson
Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office where he has practiced since joining the Firm in 1997.
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Daniel G. "Dan" Johnson is a trusts attorney based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1997), Massachusetts (2003), and New York (2007). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1997) and Georgetown University (—, 1994). 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, 2012 - Present (2026). Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office where he has practiced since joining the Firm in 1997
- He practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, family business succession planning, estate administration and trust administration
- Dan frequently lectures on estate and tax planning topics before both lawyer and non-lawyer audiences
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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 Stamford 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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