Atty. David W. Hopper
Judge of Probate for the District of Greenwich, 2002-. Member, 2002- and Executive Committee, 2008-2011, Connecticut Probate Assembly.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Greenwich, CT · 36+ Years Experience
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About David W. Hopper at a Glance
David W. Hopper is a Member based in Greenwich, Connecticut, practicing at David W. Hopper Attorney at Law, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990). Educated at University of Richmond (B.A. Quinnipiac, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Greenwich and Connecticut Bar Associations. Serves clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David W. Hopper
- Judge of Probate for the District of Greenwich, 2002-
- Member, 2002- and Executive Committee, 2008-2011, Connecticut Probate Assembly
- Member, National College of Probate Judges
- Member, Board of Directors, First County Bank, 2007-
- Member, Board of Directors, Transportation Association of Greenwich, 2002-2008
- Member, Board of Directors, Greenwich Old Timers Association, 2005-
- Member, 1992-2000 and Chairman, 1996-1998, Greenwich Board of Health
- Member, 1993-2002 and Chairman, 1998-2002, Greenwich Republican Town Committee
- Member, Republican Round Table of Greenwich, 1998-
- Member, 1994- and Board of Governors, 2005-2007, The Innis Arden Golf Club
Practice Areas Explained
David W. Hopper's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. Hopper handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greenwich.
Wills in Greenwich
David W. Hopper is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Connecticut →
Trusts in Greenwich
David W. Hopper is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →
Probate in Greenwich
David W. Hopper is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Connecticut →
Estate Planning & Probate in Greenwich
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David W. Hopper is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →
Real Estate Law in Greenwich
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David W. Hopper is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greenwich
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 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.
Greenwich Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greenwich-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 Greenwich Choose David W. Hopper
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 David W. Hopper's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David W. Hopper brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, David W. Hopper can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Greenwich
A Greenwich-based practice means David W. Hopper attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David W. Hopper Handles in Greenwich
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