Wyatt Richard Jansen, Business Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Probate
PrincipalatCummings & Lockwood LLC
Stamford, CT
Practicing business in Stamford since 2013.
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Wyatt Richard Jansen is a principal based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Probate. Wyatt has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC.
- Based in
- Stamford, CT
- Experience
- over 13 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation · Probate
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Probate matters from Stamford, CT.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Wyatt Richard Jansen: Wyatt Richard Jansen is a principal based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Probate. Wyatt has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC.
Areas of practice
Wyatt's practice areas in Stamford
Wyatt concentrates on business, litigation, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wyatt handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Probate
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Business cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Wyatt takes business matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wyatt agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Wyatt takes litigation matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wyatt agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Wyatt takes probate matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wyatt agrees to represent you.
Biography
Wyatt Richard Jansen, business attorney serving Stamford
Wyatt Richard Jansen is a principal based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Probate. Wyatt has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. Wyatt works from Stamford, Connecticut and takes on business matters across the region.
Wyatt is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Fiduciary and Probate Litigation Group and Litigation Group. He represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested accounting and removal proceedings; breach of fiduciary duty claims; trust construction, modification, and termination matters; will and trust contests, tortious interference claims and other inheritance disputes; creditor claims; and charities issues. Wyatt also advises fiduciaries on administration issues and risk management.
Wyatt has additional experience in complex business litigation, including the successful defense at trial and on appeal of a claim seeking to enforce a $300 million foreign judgment and the successful defense and prosecution of business tort, competition, derivative, and books and records claims.
Articles/Publications/Presentations
• In Terrorem Clauses: Bark vs. Bite - Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Litigation (May 2025)
• Litigation Under the Connecticut Uniform Trust Code - CBA Estates and Probate Section (April 2025)
• With Great Power(s) Comes Great Responsibility: Litigating Powers of Appointment - Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Litigation (April 2024)
• Ethics and Confidentiality for Paralegals - Federal Tax Institute of New England (November 2024)
• Common Conflicts in Trust, Estate, and Fiduciary Matters: Problems and Solutions - Federal Tax Institute of New England (November 2023)
• When Offshore Trust Disputes Wash Up Onshore, ALI/ABA - Representing Estate and Trust Beneficiaries and Fiduciaries (June 2019)
• Connecticut’s Celotex Problem: Preventing Unnecessary Trials by Revitalizing Summary Judgment, Connecticut Law Tribune (February 14, 2018)
• Opportunity and Danger: Connecticut Statutes of Limitations Don’t Apply to Arbitration, Connecticut Law Tribune (February 8, 2018)
• Strategic Removal and the Voluntary-Involuntary Rule, Connecticut Law Tribune (August 15, 2016)
• Enforcing the Unenforceable Forum Selection Clause, Connecticut Law Tribune (December 1, 2016)
• Impermissible Windfalls? Unemployment Insurance, Back Pay, and the Two Classes of Title VII Plaintiffs, 18 Connecticut Insurance Law Journal 307 (2012)
News & Press Releases
• Cummings & Lockwood Hires Two Principals to Build Out Its Fiduciary and Probate Litigation Practice
Videos
• Trust and Estate Disputes: How to Spot Red Flags and Minimize Risk
Professional Recognition
• Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2026
How Wyatt handles business matters
Wyatt is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Fiduciary and Probate Litigation Group and Litigation Group. He represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested accounting and removal proceedings; breach of fiduciary duty claims; trust construction, modification, and termination matters; will and trust contests, tortious interference claims and other inheritance disputes; creditor claims; and…
Who Wyatt represents
Wyatt reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and probate matters in Stamford and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Wyatt studied and practices
University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D. · 2012
New York University
B.A. · 2008
Jurisdictions
Wyatt's state bar admissions
New York U.S. Distri
2013 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
2013 · ACTIVE
Wyatt studied at J.D. in University of Connecticut School of Law and B.A. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Wyatt completed J.D. in University of Connecticut School of Law and B.A. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Wyatt runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Wyatt Richard Jansen's office in Stamford
Wyatt's primary office is at Six Landmark Square, Stamford, CT, 06901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Wyatt Richard Jansen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Wyatt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Wyatt charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wyatt's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Wyatt will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Wyatt
Wyatt discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Wyatt confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Wyatt's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Wyatt Richard Jansen
How much does it cost to hire Wyatt for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Wyatt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Wyatt offer a free consultation?
Wyatt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wyatt's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Wyatt's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Wyatt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Wyatt take my case if I'm outside Stamford?
Wyatt is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Wyatt will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Wyatt?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Wyatt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Wyatt accepting new business clients right now?
Wyatt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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