Based in Southport, Connecticut, Brody Wilkinson is a mid-sized law firm providing sophisticated legal services to a broad base of clients, with an emphasis on individuals and their businesses.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Firm Highlights
- Brody Wilkinson is a proud member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, an alliance of top rated independent small- to mid-sized law firms with nearly 200 member firms in more than 40 countries.
- Brody Wilkinson was named to the 2022 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. The firm was also recognized with a Tier 1 ranking in the areas of Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates, a Tier 2 ranking in the area of Corporate Law, and Tier 3 rankings in the areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Litigation – Trusts and Estates in the Metropolitan Stamford region.
- Brody Wilkinson’s Trusts & Estates practice and Douglas R. Brown, David R. Hermenze and Peter T. Mott were recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Guide. Brody Wilkinson is one of only two law firms based in Fairfield County ranked by Chambers in the category of Private Wealth Law in Connecticut.
- 70% of Brody Wilkinson attorneys are AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Nine Brody Wilkinson lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. In addition, David R. Hermenze was named “Lawyer Of The Year” in his field of Trusts and Estates within the Stamford Metropolitan Region.
- Eight Brody Wilkinson attorneys are ranked in 2021 by “Connecticut Super Lawyers.”
- Two Brody Wilkinson Trusts & Estates principals are admitted to practice in Florida to meet the needs of clients with dual residency.
- Seven Brody Wilkinson attorneys are admitted to practice in New York and utilize the firm’s midtown office to meet with clients.
- Peter T. Mott, David R. Hermenze, James D. Funnell, Jr. and Heather J. Lange are fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
- Thomas J. Walsh, Jr. is the Budget Officer of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association and an elected fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
- David R. Hermenze serves on the Board of Directors of the Fairfield Museum and History Center.
- Douglas R. Brown serves on the Connecticut Probate Court Rules Advisory Committee and was appointed to this position in 2011 by Probate Court Administrator Judge Paul Knierim.
- Seth L. Cooper is a member of Fairfield Theatre Company’s Board of Directors.
- Brian T. Silvestro serves on the Board of Directors of Leadership Greater Bridgeport, a program operated by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council to expose future business leaders to the greater Bridgeport region.
- James D. Funnell, Jr. serves on the Board of Directors of PLAN of Connecticut, a charitable organization that acts as trustee of special needs trusts for individuals with disabilities.
- Heather J. Lange serves as chair of the Estates & Probate Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.
- Mark W. Klein is an appointed member of the Connecticut Department of Banking’s Securities Advisory Council.
- Stephen J. Curley was named chair of the Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division of the American Bar Association which includes over 20,000 members.
Practice Areas
Offices
| Southport (main) | Phone: 203-319-7100 |
| 2507 Post Road | Fax: 203-254-1772 |
| Southport, CT 06890 | |
| New York | Phone: 212-661-2280 |
| 420 Lexington Avenue Suite 455 New York, NY 10170 |
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