Atty. Richard A. Sarner
Richard Sarner, Esq. practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Charitable Gift Planning, Asset Protection, Family Wealth Transfer, Retirement Planning and Real Estate law. With offices in New York, Stamford and Bridgeport, Connecticut, Rick speaks frequently on estate planning topics to financial planners and insurance advisors.
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About Richard A. Sarner at a glance
Richard A. Sarner is a Partner based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Zeldes, Needle & Cooper A Professional Corporation. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1985), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1989). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Sarner, Esq. practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Charitable Gift Planning, Asset Protection, Family Wealth Transfer, Retirement Planning and Real Estate law
- With offices in New York, Stamford and Bridgeport, Connecticut, Rick speaks frequently on estate planning topics to financial planners and insurance advisors
- He received his B.A. from Dartmouth College and his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law
- He practiced with several large New York law firms prior to entering private practice in 1991
- Rick has received the highest professional rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell, and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™, Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer 2013, Top Estate Planning Lawyers 2011-2013: Greenwich Magazine, Stamford Magazine, New Canaan Darien & Rowayton Magazine, Westport Fairfield Weston Wilton Magazine
- Westchester Magazine 2010-2013 FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Avenue Magazine
- AVENUE'S 2011-2013 Legal Elite - Top Estate Attorneys, Top Tax Attorneys
- Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law
- His AVVO rating is Superb
- He served as co-chair of the Fairfield County Bar Association Probate and Estates Committee 2008-12
- Rick is a contributing author to the books “Giving: Philanthropy for Everyone” (Quantum Press 2002), and “Love, Money, Control: Reinventing Estate Planning - Practical Answers from America's Foremost Estate Planning Advisors” (Quantum Press 2004) and edited by nationally-recognized authors Robert A. Esperti and Renno L. Peterson
- He is active in the American Bar Association (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section), the Connecticut Bar Association (Section of Estates and Probate) and the New York State Bar Association (Trusts and Estates Law Section)
- He is a member of WealthCounsel LLC and ElderCounsel LLC, a nationwide alliance of attorneys, who collectively combine their expertise, designing asset protection and wealth preservation plans
- He has served on numerous nonprofit boards and professional advisory committees
- He resides in Stamford with his wife and two children
Honors & Awards
Highest professional rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell, listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer 2013 Top Estate Planning Lawyers 2011-Present, Greenwich Magazine, Stamford Magazine, New Canaan Darien & Rowayton Magazine, Westport Fairfield Weston Wilton Magazine Avvo Rating: 9.8 Superb FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award, Westchester Magazine, 2010-Present AVENUE'S 2011-2013 Legal Elite - Top Estate Attorneys, Avenue Magazine, 2010-Present AVENUE'S 2011-2013 Legal Elite - Top Tax Attorneys, Avenue Magazine, 2010-Present AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2004-Present Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2004-Present Who's Who in America - Marquis, 1998-Present Who's Who in American Law - Marquis, 1990-Present Who's Who in the World — Marquis Who's Who in Finance and Industry — Marquis Professional Associations and Memberships: American Bar Association, 1982- Present Connecticut Bar Association, Estates and Probate Section, 1997- Present New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section, 1982- Present The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Member Fairfield County Bar Association, 1991- Present Co-chair, Probate and Estates Committee National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, 1997-2002 Charter Member Dartmouth Lawyers Association, 1982-Present WealthCounsel, 2002- Present Pro Bono Activities: Former Board Member, Stamford Museum and Nature Center Former Board Member, King Low-Heywood Thomas School Former Class Agent, Dartmouth College Class of 1977 Former Secretary/Counsel: JCEF (Executive Committee)
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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 Bridgeport 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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