Atty. Richard Jay Preminger

Atty. Richard Jay Preminger

Richard Jay Preminger is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Westport Westport 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Jay Preminger at a glance

Richard Jay Preminger is a Member based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at Berkowitz, Trager & Trager, LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California (1981), New York (1983), Connecticut (1988), and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1988). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1981) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Jay Preminger is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, trusts and estates and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Richard practices at Berkowitz, Trager & Trager, LLC in Westport, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Jay Preminger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Jay Preminger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Richard Jay Preminger is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →

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.

Richard Jay Preminger 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.

Richard Jay Preminger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Richard Jay Preminger is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Connecticut →

White Collar Crimes

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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 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 Richard Jay Preminger

Where is Richard Jay Preminger's law office located?
Richard Jay Preminger's law practice is located in Westport, Connecticut. The firm is Berkowitz, Trager & Trager, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Jay Preminger handle?
Richard Jay Preminger focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Richard Jay Preminger practiced law?
Richard Jay Preminger has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Richard Jay Preminger go to law school?
Richard Jay Preminger earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Richard Jay Preminger for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Jay Preminger directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Jay Preminger received?
Richard Jay Preminger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1983
Connecticut
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1988

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