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John W. Cannavino is an attorney based in Stamford, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. John has over 49 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Stamford, CONNECTICUT
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Stamford, CONNECTICUT.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About John W. Cannavino: John W. Cannavino is an attorney based in Stamford, CONNECTICUT. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. John has over 49 years of legal experience.
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John W. Cannavino represents clients in Stamford, Connecticut across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About John W. Cannavino
John W. Cannavino is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Litigation Group and is based in the Stamford office. He 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.
Credentials
Education
Syracuse University
J.D. · 1977
Binghamton University
B.A. · 1973
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Connecticut
1977 · ACTIVE
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Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2006 - Present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
2026
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What areas of law does John W. Cannavino practice?
John W. Cannavino focuses on Business and Litigation.
Where is John W. Cannavino located?
John W. Cannavino primarily serves clients in Stamford, Connecticut.
How experienced is John W. Cannavino?
John W. Cannavino has 49 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1977.
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