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5.0 /5.0
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Catherine A. Craig
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About Catherine
Biography
Cate is a trusted advisor for individuals and families who seek practical strategies for their estate planning and estate-related needs. Her practice focuses on trust and estate planning, special needs trusts, Medicaid /Title XIX, probate, elder law, and business succession planning. Cate also handles residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Cate earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude. During her time in law school, she was inducted into the legal honor society Phi Delta Phi and was the recipient of The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship, The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship, and the Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards for Civil Procedure I, Mediation, Healthcare Compliance Law, and Representing Clients. Upon graduating, Cate was the faculty’s choice for the Superior Classroom Performance award.
In 2021 Cate earned her Mediator Certificate, making her a certified mediator in the State of CT.
Cate is a member of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Bar Association’s Trust and Estate and Elder Law sections, and West Hartford Phoenix BNI. Trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes, Cate is an empathetic and compassionate attorney who strives to establish meaningful connections with her clients. Her experience includes a Sappern Fellow in the Family Services Center of the Hartford Superior Court, intern at The Children’s Law Center of CT, and Associate Attorney in estate administration and estate planning.
Demonstrating an impeccable eye for attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, Cate provides exceptional client service with time-sensitive work requiring fast action and composure under pressure.
Cate serves on the Board of Directors for Healing Hoofbeats, a non-profit organization that specializes in working with individuals, families, and veterans to overcome trauma through Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Cate is also active as a fundraiser for the Amyloidosis Foundation, helping to finance finding a cure. A classically trained dancer, in her spare time, she enjoys mentoring young dancers, spending time with her family, and being outdoors.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
46%
Probate
45%
Elder Law
4%
Medicaid and Medicare
3%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 4 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
RWC, LLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law
330 South Main St., Middletown, CT, 06457
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Posted by Shannon | June 10, 2024 | Trusts
Excellent choice for your estate planning needs
Cate is a very knowledgeable attorney. I went to her for her advice concerning a trust and she was able to help me quickly. She provided the information I needed right away and offered insightful advice about the trust that I hadn't considered. She's kind and compassionate. I would recommend her.
Posted by Alyssa | March 08, 2024 | Estate Planning
Exceptional Service
After consulting with Attorney Craig, I can see she clearly cares about her clients which is vital for estate planning. Her clients are not just a number to her. She is also professional, communicative, and reliable; I would highly recommend her services to anyone who needs a new estate plan or rev...
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Experience
Honors
2020
Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, Representing Clients, Quinnipiac University School of Law
2020
Superior Classroom Performance Award, Quinnipiac University School of Law Faculty
2019
The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship, The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship
2019
Distinguished Academic Achievement, Mediation, Quinnipiac University School of Law
2018
The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship, The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship
2018
Academic Achievement Award, Healthcare Compliance Law, Quinnipiac University School of Law
2017
Legal Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi
2016
Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, Civil Procedure I, Quinnipiac University School of Law
Associations
2022 - Present
Phoenix BNIMember
2022 - Present
Wethersfield Chamber of CommerceMember
2022 - Present
New Britain Chamber of CommerceMember
2022 - Present
Healing Hoofbeats of ConnecticutBoard Member
2021 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
Education
2020
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
The University of Texas at Austin
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English