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4.9
174 reviews

75 Isham Road, Suite 400, West Hartford, CT 06107, U.S.A.

Trusts, Estates Planning, Administrative Law and 42 more

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About Cummings & Lockwood LLC

Cummings & Lockwood LLC caters to individual clients with one of the largest groups of Trusts and Estates professionals in the country, as well as business clients, serving as local, regional and national counsel in Litigation, Real Estate, Banking and Lending, and Commercial matters. Cummings & Lockwood is committed to providing its clients with superior legal and other professional services in all of its practice areas.

 

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Cummings & Lockwood LLC got this award in 2021

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Residential Real Estate
Posted by Laura
October 03, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Joseph Cessario

Joseph Cessario came to us very highly recommended from another attorney and we know why: from the beginning stage to the closing on our new home he provided us with stellar representation. He was/is extremely responsive. He had a “steady hand on the tiller” throughout the process including during the one or two rocky moments with two other places on which we had previously bid. This spring/summer was a very competitive and challenging time to purchase real estate in Fairfield County and we were very fortunate, (and grateful to the person who recommended him), to have engaged Joe with Cummings and Lockwood. His expertise and experience were very reassuring; he explained everything clearly and patiently, several times more than once. Selling and buying a home is stressful enough as it is, working with Joe helped reduce level of our stress. He provides the highest quality of representation and we give him our highest recommendation.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
August 22, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Joseph was very helpful in explaining the complete process for selling my Mother's home. At every step he was easy to reach and very helpful. Exceptional service!! Communication was very clear and helpful, to understand all of the necessary steps to complete the real estate transaction.

Residential Real Estate
Posted by Carlos
March 24, 2025
Hired Attorney Mr. Joseph Cessario

Joseph helped us through out our whole home selling experience. He was accommodating, knowledgeable, and advised us every step of the way. At no point did we feel neglected or misguided during the whole process, he made sure to thoroughly explain what to expect and what options would be in our best interest. We will definitely be reaching out again when needing legal representation.

 
Residential Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2024
Hired Attorney Mr. Joseph Cessario

I had the pleasure of working with [Lawyer’s Name] as my real estate lawyer for my home closing, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the very first consultation, [he/she/they] demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the real estate process, guiding me through every step with clarity and professionalism. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, my closing went smoothly, and I felt confident throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate lawyer, look no further than Joseph.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
September 25, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Joseph Cessario is an outstand real estate attorney. Joseph recently represented us on the purchase of an historic property with unique considerations in a challenging market environment. We were enamored with the property but were keen to eliminate / minimize post-closing surprises and to sign before market conditions changed. We leaned heavily on Joseph to achieve both. Over the course of the many months we negotiated with the other side, Joseph maintained a deliberate, non-confrontational and constructive (and, when necessary, creative) approach to methodically working through each new issue that predictably surfaced following resolution of a different, unrelated prior issue. We ultimately settled on a thoroughly negotiated contract that enabled us to sign and close. We greatly appreciated Joseph’s professionalism, persistence and patience while advising us on this transaction. Thank you, Joe.

 
Residential Real Estate
Posted by Claudia
August 02, 2024
Hired Attorney Mr. Joseph Cessario

Joe was easy to work with, professional and responsive, an excellent communicator who took the time to explain the details of our transaction and executed without any surprises. From the outset, we established a relationship of trust and confidence.

Residential Real Estate
Posted by John
July 02, 2024
Hired Attorney Mr. Joseph Cessario

Mr. Cessario was a pleasure to work with. He was patient, proactive, and responsive to all of our emails and calls. He also made the process incredibly simple/effortless for us. We will definitely use him for future transactions and would recommend. A+++

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 27, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I worked with Joe Cessario of C&L on purchasing a house. Highly recommend! Was an excellent overall experience - no stress, great communication, attention to details of the property and the structure of the deal. Joe explained details as needed, provided in depth answers to questions. He was available by email and phone and was reachable when I needed to consult with him about details of the purchase, or other matters related to CT real property regulations and real estate law.

 
Real Estate
Posted by Matthew
March 27, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I would recommend Joe to those seeking an attorney. My experience with him as my attorney was positive. He was responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, and provided good advice. He also was helpful in making contact with building management.

Residential Real Estate
Posted by Beth
March 09, 2024
Hired Attorney Mr. Joseph Cessario

Joseph was very easy to work with and handled my closing wonderfully. Great at explaining process and requirements. He is an excellent asset to Cummings & Lockwood and reflects the high level of professionalism that I expect when working with this organization.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 8
    • Trusts
    • Estates Planning
    • Charitable Giving
    • Charitable Trusts And Foundations
    • Retirement Planning
    • Asset Protection
    • Wealth Preservation
    • Family Wealth Transfer
  • Administrative Law
  • Investments
  • Taxation 3
    • Fiduciary Accounting
    • Tax Advocacy
    • Audits
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations 2
    • Public Charities
    • Private Foundations
  • Elder Law
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate Administration
  • Employee Benefits
  • Family Law
  • Business Law 2
    • Closely-Held Businesses
    • Partnership Law
  • Insurance 1
    • General Liability
  • Civil Practice 1
    • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law 2
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Arbitration
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Creditors' Rights
  • Torts 1
    • Toxic Torts
  • Litigation 1
    • Trial Practice
  • Real Estate 2
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Real Estate Sales
  • Environmental Law
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Finance 1
    • Real Estate Financing
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Leasing
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 1
    • Zoning Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Banking Law
  • Other 5
    • Settlement
    • Planned
    • Special Needs Law
    • Planning Law
    • Lending

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4.9
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Blue Back Square, 75 Isham Road, Suite 400West Hartford, CT 06107U.S.A.

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