Atty. Frederick H. Reeder
Frederick H. Reeder is an Associate Attorney in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and the Fiduciary and Probate Litigation Group and is based in the firm’s West Hartford office.
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Frederick H. Reeder is an Associate based in West Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2008). Educated at Western New England University School of Law (LL.M. Estate, 2023) and University of Southern Maine (B.S. Criminology, 2000). Active member of Professional Organizations • Connecticut Bar Association, Estates and Probate section and • Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford, Member. Serands clients in West Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Frederick H. Reeder is an Associate Attorney in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and the Fiduciary and Probate Litigation Group and is based in the firm’s West Hartford office
- Fred focuses his practice on complex fiduciary litigation and probate controversy
- He also prepares a broad range of estate planning documents for individuals and families, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills to reduce tax liability and protect his client’s assets and legacies
- He also assists clients with the estate and probate administration process
- Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood Fred served as an FBI Special Agent for over 21 years before retiring in 2024
- During his tenure at the FBI he investigated criminal and national security matters and was decorated with the FBI Shield of Bravery and the Combat Theater Award
- Fred also serves as a Judge Advocates General (JAG) officer in the US Army Reserve where he represents service members accused of misconduct
- Civic and Philanthropic Activity • Litchfield Hills Audubon Society
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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 West Hartford 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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