John R. Musicaro Jr.

Background

John R. Musicaro, Jr. is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office.  John practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration and fiduciary services.  He served as Chairman of the Firm's Private Clients Group for over 10 years.

Practice Areas

• Private Clients Group
• Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Fiduciary and Trustee Services
• Business Succession Planning
• Family Office and Closely Held Business Group

Education

• Columbia Law School (J.D., 1974)
• University of Rochester (B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1971)

Bar Admissions

• Connecticut, 1982
• New York, 1974

Professional Recognition

• The American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
• Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2014
• The Best Lawyers in America, 1996 - Present
• Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated

News & Press Releases

• 29 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® in Connecticut for 2023
• Stamford Office - 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™
• 18 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named Top Lawyers in Fairfield County, Connecticut in 2021
• 35 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Have Been Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2021, 2 Attorneys Received Lawyer of the Year Awards and 8 Attorneys Have Been Identified as the Ones to Watch
• 24 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Named in the 2020 Edition of Connecticut’s Best Lawyers
• 16 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2019 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
• 34 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named Among The Best Lawyers in America for 2020
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America
• 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2018 New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
• 32 Cummings & Lockwood LLC Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers® List
• 17 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers and 2017 Rising Stars
• 16 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Named 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
• 21 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2016
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2015