Atty. John D Paul

Atty. John D Paul

John D Paul is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation law, real estate law, planning and zoning law and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Westport Westport 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About John D Paul at a glance

John D Paul is a Member based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at The J. Paul Law Firm. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1971). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1971) and Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Connecticut and American (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Family Law) Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John D Paul is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation law, real estate law, planning and zoning law and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • John practices at The J. Paul Law Firm in Westport, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John D Paul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D Paul handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John D Paul is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John D Paul is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John D Paul is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

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 Westport 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 John D Paul

Where is John D Paul's law office located?
John D Paul's law practice is located in Westport, Connecticut. The firm is The J. Paul Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D Paul handle?
John D Paul focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John D Paul practiced law?
John D Paul has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John D Paul go to law school?
John D Paul earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact John D Paul for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John D Paul received?
John D Paul's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1971
B.S.
Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania
- 1967

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1971

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