Gerard Gjertsen - New Canaan, CT
Attorney at Lampert Toohey & Rucci, LLC
Estate Planning Lawyers in New Canaan, CT
46 Main Street New Canaan, CT 06840
New Canaan Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Probate and Administration
- Estates and Real Estate
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Gjertsen graduated from Gettysburg College in 1985 and New York Law School in 1989. His practice concentrations are in the fields of estate planning, the probate and administration of estates and real estate. In 1991, Mr. Gjertsen opened his Manhattan law office, The Law Offices of Gerard Gjertsen, where he currently practices with Tricia Bonner, Esq., the former head of the trusts and estates department at Thacher Proffitt & Wood. Together, Mr. Gjertsen & Ms. Bonner bring over 60 years of experience to bear in the trusts and estate field. In 2011, Mr. Gjertsen joined the firm of Lampert Toohey & Rucci as an Of Counsel partner. He is admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut and Texas.
Education
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Legal Education
- New York Law School, New York, New York, 1989
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Non Legal Education
- Gettysburg College, 1985
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel Partner
Past Positions
- Manhattan law office
- The Law Offices of Gerard Gjertsen
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Connecticut
- Texas
Contact
46 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: 203-442-1228
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.lwtlaw.com/
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