- Divorce
- Guardianship
- AnnulmentWe successfully negotiated resolution of involuntary conservatorship proceeding against our client’s husband in Connecticut and an annulment action in Vermont brought by the husband’s adult children from his first marriage, alleging that their father lacked the capacity to marry our client. Resolution allowed our client to remain married and live financially secure with her husband without interference from his children while still maintaining good relationships with the husband’s children and grandchildren from his first marriage.
- Criminal DefenseHomer Cummings, a former Mayor of Stamford in the early 1900's, was Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Convention in 1910. He played a pivotal role in the election of President Woodrow Wilson in 1912 and served as the Attorney General of the United States under Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1939. In addition to his achievements in politics, Mr. Cummings also had an outstanding career as a courtroom lawyer. He served as State's Attorney for Fairfield County from 1914 to 1928 and handled the famous Israel case, which is noted in all law school classes on criminal law and highlighted in the famous feature film
- Drug CrimesWe served as lead counsel in the defense of the owner of a privately held drug manufacturing company against claims by three former executives over an alleged agreement with the principal shareholder to split ownership of the company. This case went to arbitration in September 2019.
- Corporate LawIn this video, Joel Schechter provides an overview of Cummings & Lockwood’s Corporate & Finance Group, which provides a broad range of legal services including corporate entity formation, corporate governance and acquisitions and financings, as well as specialized services such as franchise law and entertainment and sports law. (5:01)
- Mergers and AcquisitionsCorporate - Corporate governance; partnerships, LLCs, LLPs and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions; venture capital; investment management; and tax
- Business DisputesOur litigation attorneys assist private clients with disputes involving trusts and estates, including representation of both fiduciaries and beneficiaries. We also have extensive experience in the litigation and resolution of a broad range of business disputes involving contracts, competing business owners, corporations, partnerships and employment issues.
- Business TransactionsThe Corporate & Finance Group at Cummings & Lockwood provides experienced advocacy in myriad complex business transactions and engagements. Whether representing individual business executives or investors, collaborating with in-house legal departments or serving as outside counsel, our attorneys deliver high-touch, responsive service and thoughtful advice designed to effectively help our clients reach their goals.
- Limited Liability CompaniesEntity formation, including partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), the negotiation and drafting of joint ventures and shareholder agreements
- Construction ContractsWe closed an $11 million project finance loan and negotiated $15 million in related construction contracts for a major New York golf club renovation project.
- Trade Secrets
- Wrongful Termination
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractWe successfully negotiated severance agreements and employment contracts on behalf of numerous senior corporate executives, financial services professionals and private employers.
- Employment LitigationLitigation - Business and commercial litigation, trust and probate litigation, real property and environmental litigation, asbestos defense/toxic torts/product liability litigation, employment litigation, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, tax litigation, closely-held business litigation
- Severance Agreement
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction LitigationWe represented a local family in connection with the redevelopment of a prominent shopping center, including the negotiation of a $45 million construction loan, guaranteed maximum price construction contract, and eviction of multiple holdover tenants.
- Real Estate TransactionsCummings & Lockwood’s Commercial Real Estate Group provides practical and sophisticated legal representation for our clients' varied real estate needs. With local, regional and national engagements ranging from real estate development, sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, portfolio transfers, and commercial and retail leasing to financing and litigation matters, our attorneys have experience on a wide spectrum of real estate transactions.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Estate PlanningCummings & Lockwood leverages sophisticated technology to deliver the highest quality work product more efficiently allowing for more personalized service to our clients. Automated technology platforms, many designed by Cummings & Lockwood attorneys, enable us to devote more time to counseling clients, as well as structuring sophisticated estate planning and transaction documents that are tailored to their specific needs.
- WillsWe brought to a successful resolution multiple claims on behalf of and against a decedent’s estate in both the Probate Court and several Superior Court actions, resulting in our client's appointment as executor of the decedent’s estate and trustee of the decedent’s trusts, enabling the funding of millions of dollars to charities in accordance with the decedent’s will and trusts.
- TrustsA Revocable Trust (sometimes referred to as a “Living Trust” or a “Revocable Living Trust”) is a popular and effective multi-purpose trust that will operate very differently at three distinct points in time...
- Power of AttorneyThis Practical Law Guide addresses the development of a power of attorney used by an individual residing in Connecticut to authorize a third party to manage the individual's property and financial matters.
- ProbateOur private clients attorneys are experienced in the areas of estate planning and administration; estate, income and gift tax; trust formation and management; executor and trustee services; charitable giving and foundations; special needs planning; probate law; and residential real estate.
- Bankruptcy
- Tax LawCummings & Lockwood has an elite commercial practice with numerous, professionally-recognized lawyers who are experienced in the areas of litigation and dispute resolution; real estate investment and development; banking, lending and credit transactions; corporate acquisitions and divestitures; and partnership, limited liability company and tax matters. Our clients include entrepreneurs, closely held companies, regional, national and international corporations, hedge funds, private equity firms, financial institutions and not-for-profit organizations.