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Cummings & Lockwood LLCPrincipal
John W. Cannavino
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John W. Cannavino

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Six Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901

Litigation Group, Business and Commercial Litigation, Closely-Held Business Litigation and 7 more

About John W. Cannavino

John W. Cannavino is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Litigation Group and is based in the Stamford office . John brings over 40 years' of broad-based experience to his litigation and trial practice, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including securities litigation; litigation between investors and hedge fund managers; insurance coverage disputes; corporate, partnership, and limited liability company disputes and dissolutions; contract disputes; environmental litigation; real estate litigation, including lease, restrictive covenant, and easement disputes; real property tax appeals; Connecticut State tax appeals, including domicile litigation; trustee and fiduciary litigation, including litigation regarding self-settled asset protection trusts; and restrictive covenant and trade secrets litigation. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, including jury trials, as well as arbitrations. He has also acted as co-counsel in a number of matrimonial cases, providing assistance on complex trust and commercial issues.

Professional Recognition

•Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - Present
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2013 - Present
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated

Civic and Philanthropic Activity

•Stamford Downtown Special Services District, Board of Commissioners

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
• 12 Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys Have Been Recognized as Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in 2022
• 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 & Lockwoods Trial Group Wins Multi-Million Dollar Trial of Hedge Fund Partnership Dispute
• Cummings & Lockwood Attorneys in Connecticut and Florida Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2015

Videos

• Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood’s Litigation Group

Videos

•Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood’s Litigation Group

 

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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John W. Cannavino got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 10
    • Litigation Group
    • Business and Commercial Litigation
    • Closely-Held Business Litigation
    • Real Property and Environmental Litigation
    • Trusts and Estates Litigation
    • Tax Controversy and Litigation
    • Employment Litigation
    • Commercial Real Estate Group
    • Appellate Litigation
    • Fiduciary and Probate Litigation Group

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Cummings & Lockwood LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Matters: Representation of a lender in a suit to enforce the lease of a corporate headquarters resulting in a verdict of $7.7 million
    Representation of investors in a private equity fund in a case involving a fund manager who was taking improper fees, resulting in a finding that the fund manager
    its principal had converted fund assets
    breached their fiduciary duties
    awarding $5.8 million in damages
    Representation of the purchaser of a spring company in a suit against the seller for fraud, resulting in an $8 million dollar judgment against the seller after a jury trial
    Representation of numerous commercial property owners in appealing municipal tax assessments in Connecticut
    Representation of the owner of a fish farm off the coast of Maine which was damaged by a hurricane in a suit against its insurer, resulting in a substantial verdict against the insurer
    Representation of numerous owners of closely-held businesses in shareholder, LLC,
    partnership disputes
  • Additional Links
    http://https//www.cl-law.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Connecticut
    2008, United States Tax Court
    United States District Court, District of Connecticut
    United States District Court, Southern District of New York
    United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
    Memberships

    Professional Organizations

    •Connecticut Bar Association
    •Fairfield County Bar Association, Former Member, Board of Directors
    •The Raymond E. Baldwin American Inn of Court
    •Connecticut Bar Foundation, Life Fellow

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Syracuse University College of Law
    J.D.
    summa cum laude, 1977 Justinian Honorary Law Society
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Binghamton
    Class of 1973
    B.A.
    Phi Beta Kappa, with distinction
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1951
    San Antonio, Texas, August 10, 1951

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John W. Cannavino was admitted in 1977 to the State of Connecticut.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    John W. Cannavino is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and United States Tax Court.
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    Yes, John W. Cannavino has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Cummings & Lockwood LLC has 75 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    John W. Cannavino attended Syracuse University College of Law.

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