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Suzann Leigh Beckett
This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.
- West Hartford, CT
- Licensed
- Free consultation
About Suzann
Practice areas
- Estate planning: 45%
We handle a large array of estate planning matters, from simple wills to Medicaid / Title 19 matters, to probate avoidance trusts, to more complex lifetime and "dynasty" trusts. As the mother of 2 Special Needs children, we have a particular interest in helping those with a special needs relative. We also have a probate department to assist those in need of Probate Administration and Trust Administration in a caring and expeditious manner. We represent families in NY and CT.
30 years
- Bankruptcy and debt: 35%
We represent small businesses and individuals in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 matters. We pride ourselves on our well trained and compassionate staff, to help clients through difficult times and plan for future success. Our Foreclosure defense department assists those in danger of losing their home in obtaining modifications directly with the banks, or through the court mediation process. When necessary and appropriate, we assist with litigation of such matters using cutting edge arguments.
30 years
- Probate: 15%
We handle probate and trust administration, both for long term clients, and those families that don't have a relationship with another attorney. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide compassionate services in time of grief.
30 years
- Real estate: 5%
We handle purchases, sales, and refinances for clients all across the state.
30 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Active | 1987 | 03/16/2017 |
| DC | Suspended | 1989 | 05/31/2017 |
| NY | Suspended | 1988 | 07/10/2016 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
Reprimand
issued in CT, 2001updated
A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.
Suzann’s comment: “This action arose from a fee dispute from a post-divorce client that we represented for just a few days. The client filed 2 grievances, and the 2nd resulted in a reprimand. In part because of this matter, the Firm stopped handling divorce and post-divorce cases, and has concentrated in other areas for well over 10 years.”
| Legal answers | 6 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Co Chairman | Wealth Counsel CT Forum | 2012 - Present |
| Co-Founder | Insitutute of Collaborative Estate Planning | 2012 - Present |
| Attorney | Estate Planning Law Center, LLC | 2001 - Present |
| Attorney | Beckett Law, LLC | 1992 - Present |
| Associate | Eisenberg, Anderson, Michalik & Lynch | 1987 - 1992 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wealth Counsel | Co-chair since 2012 | 2001 - Present |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| University of Hartford | Politics and Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
Attorney endorsements
(9)
Steven Riley, Estate planning Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Suzann is an excellent estate planning attorney with an energetic approach to solving complex issues with simple solutions. She is someone I've known for several years through professional associations, and I continue to be impressed by her integrity and willingness to help others.
Eden Brown, Estate planning Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Suzann Beckett is my go-to referral whenever I need a Connecticut attorney for a client or for state-specific legal advice. I trust and respect her skills, her expertise, her ability to listen to her clients, her generous and caring heart, her devotion to family, her integrity, her quest for continuing education and leading-edge knowledge, and her dogged representation of her clients both on the estate planning side as well as in bankruptcy and business. I have known Suzann for nearly 20 years. We have traveled together, learned together, and have been active in the estate planning community as members of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys and Wealthcounsel. I endorse Suzann Beckett at the highest level of professionalism. Look no further than Suzann if you seek a top-notch attorney with expertise and heart.
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Contact
543 Prospect Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06105
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