Atty. Daniel G. Johnson
Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office.
Private Clients Group & More Attorney · Serving Stamford, CT · 29+ Years Experience
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About Daniel G. Johnson at a Glance
Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1997), Massachusetts (2003), and New York (2007). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Organizations •Connecticut Bar Association, Probate Section •New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section •Estate Planning Council of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. Serves clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel G. Johnson
- Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office
- 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
- Professional Recognition •The Best Lawyers in America, 2018 - Present •Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2012 - Present •Fairfield County Business Journal, '40 Under 40' Award, 2010 Civic and Philanthropic Activity •Stamford Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors, Member •Pequot Library, Board Member •Friends of Materials for the Arts, Board Member, Treasurer, 2007 - 2016 •New Paradigm Theatre, Board Member, Secretary, 2013 - 2015 •Brooklawn Country Club, Member •Fairfield American Little League, Coach Articles/Publications/Presentations •Planning for a Step-up in Basis in a High Exemption Environment •Planning for the Transfer of a Hedge Fund or Private Equity Interest •10 Challenges When Planning for the Business Owner •Connecticut Probate Deskbook
- co-author, Thomson Reuters •Settlement of Estates in Connecticut, 3d, co-author, Thomson Reuters •'Diversifying Charitable Remainder Trust Investments,' Trusts & Estates Magazine, October 2017, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Katherine A. McAllister •'Legal Underpinnings for Formulating and Defending Estate Plans,' Trusts & Estates Magazine, January 2016, co-author with Conrad Teitell and Katherine A. McAllister Articles • Diversifying Charitable Remainder Trust Investments • Legal Underpinnings for Formulating (And Defending) Estate Plans Books & Guides • Settlement of Estates in Connecticut, 3d • Connecticut Probate Deskbook Events • WEBINAR: Crash Estate Planning for Generalists News & Press Releases • 29 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in Connecticut for 2023 • Stamford Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch • 12 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Recognized as Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2022 • Cummings & Lockwood Garners the Top Spot in Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Disputes in Connecticut in the Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Guide • 35 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Have Been Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2021, 2 Attorneys Received Lawyer of the Year Awards and 8 Attorneys Have Been Identified as the Ones to Watch • 24 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named in the 2020 Edition of Connecticut’s Best Lawyers • 16 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2019 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars • 34 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2020 • Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America • 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2018 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars • 32 Cummings & Lockwood LLC Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers List • 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers and 2017 Rising Stars • 16 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars • Daniel G. Johnson, a Principal in Cummings & Lockwoods Private Clients Group, Elected to the Board of Directors of the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, in Stamford, Connecticut • Daniel G. Johnson Provides Estate and Gift Tax Reform Testimony Videos • How to Successfully Address Common Soft Issues in Estate Planning Conferences • Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Consequences of Modifying or Decanting Trusts • To Gift or Not Gift?
- Estate Planning in Anticipation of the Gift Tax Sunset • Estate Planning with Cryptocurrency • Choice of Fiduciaries • Planning for a Step-up in Basis in a High Exemption Environment • Estate Planning for Individuals Who Are Ready to Make Large Gifts to Family Members • Planning for the Transfer of a Hedge Fund or Private Equity Interest • 10 Challenges When Planning for the Business Owner
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel G. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel G. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Stamford.
IRS Disputes & Audits in Stamford
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Trusts in Stamford
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Probate in Stamford
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Estate Planning & Probate in Stamford
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Stamford
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Stamford
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 venue, 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.
Stamford Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Stamford-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Stamford Choose Daniel G. Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel G. Johnson's practice in the field of irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel G. Johnson brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York, Daniel G. Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering irs, trusts, and probate, Daniel G. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Stamford
A Stamford-based practice means Daniel G. Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel G. Johnson Handles in Stamford
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