Atty. Peter T. Mott
PETER T. MOTT is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Southport, CT
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Peter T. Mott is a trusts attorney based in Southport, Connecticut, practicing at Brody Wilkinson PC. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut. Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1983) and Trinity College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning (2026). Serves clients in Southport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter T. Mott
- PETER T. MOTT is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group
- Mr. Mott practices in the areas of estate planning and trusts and estate administration
- He assists individuals with tax and charitable gift planning, business owners with succession planning, and families planning for aging or incapacitated family members
- Mr. Mott is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney
- He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and has practiced in the Greater Bridgeport area since 1983
- Mr. Mott is a member of the American and Connecticut Bar Associations and is past-chair of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Estates and Probate Section
- He is an active member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, where he is a member of the Board of Regents and served as past-state chair of Connecticut and past-chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee
- Mr. Mott was named Best Lawyers® Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” for the Stamford Metropolitan Region in 2020, 2017 and 2013, and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in this field since 2005
- He has also been recognized as a “Connecticut Super Lawyer” in the areas of estate planning and probate
- and tax since 2006
- In addition, Mr. Mott was named to the 2017 Chambers High Net Worth Guide and received a “Band 1” ranking in the category of Private Wealth Law
- He regularly publishes articles on estate planning and speaks at numerous seminars on the subject
- He currently serves on the Boards of the Fairfield County Community Foundation and the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport
- Mr. Mott has been involved in numerous civic activities over the years, including the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, Fairfield Public Library, and is Moderator at First Church Congregational
- Mr. Mott received his B.A. from Trinity College (Hartford) in 1978 and his J.D., with high honors, from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1983, where he was an editor of the Connecticut Law Review
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Trusts in Southport
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Southport
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 Southport 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.
Southport Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Southport-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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Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Peter T. Mott's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Southport
A Southport-based practice means Peter T. Mott 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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