Atty. Katherine C. Gent

Atty. Katherine C. Gent

Katherine (“Kacie”) Cotter Gent is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office. Kacie joined Cummings & Lockwood in 2016 and focuses her practice on estate planning, which includes the drafting of Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care documents.

Greenwich Greenwich 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Katherine C. Gent at a glance

Katherine C. Gent is a trusts attorney based in Greenwich, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2015). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 2015) and Connecticut College (B.A., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine (“Kacie”) Cotter Gent is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Greenwich office
  • Kacie joined Cummings & Lockwood in 2016 and focuses her practice on estate planning, which includes the drafting of Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care documents
  • She also advises high net worth individuals on estate and taxation issues, including estate and gift tax planning, generation-skipping transfer tax planning and income tax planning
  • In addition, Kacie has experience with estate and trust administration, in which she represents Executors/Personal Representatives and Trustees and assists such fiduciaries throughout the estate and trust administration process
  • Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Kacie served as a Legal Intern with various organizations, including the U.S
  • Securities and Exchange Commission, Pratt & Whitney, the Office of the Connecticut Attorney General and the U.S
  • House of Representatives

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine C. Gent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine C. Gent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 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 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 Katherine C. Gent

Where is Katherine C. Gent's law office located?
Katherine C. Gent's law practice is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm is Cummings & Lockwood LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine C. Gent handle?
Katherine C. Gent focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Katherine C. Gent practiced law?
Katherine C. Gent has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Katherine C. Gent go to law school?
Katherine C. Gent earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2012).
How can I contact Katherine C. Gent for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Katherine C. Gent received?
Katherine C. Gent's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 2015
B.A.
Connecticut College
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2015

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