Paul H. Burnham - a Wilton, CT Trusts, Estates, Estate Planning Lawyer

Wilton Trusts, Estates, Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Trusts, Estates, Estate Planning
Tax

Attorney Information

Overview

Paul practices in the areas of estate planning, and estate and trust administration, representing both fiduciaries and beneficiaries. He brings more than thirty years of experience in the public and private practice of law to the table for each of his clients, as well as nearly two decades of experience as a partner of a general practice law firm in which capacity he faced and resolved many of the same issues as the owner of any closely held business. Paul’s clients run the gamut from the exceedingly wealthy to those living paycheck to paycheck. All receive the highest level of his attention, respect and competence.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Duplicate Bridge Silver Life Master

Education

Legal Education
- New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 1984
  LLM
- University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut, 1980
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
  B.A.
  Major: Mathematics

Current Employment Position(s)

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Principal
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Past Positions

Ricci, Burnham and Carta, LLP, Partner

Pro Bono Activities

Town of Wilton, Board of Finance, Elected Member, 1993 - 2001
Town of Wilton, Charter Revision Commission, 2008 - 2009
Town of Wilton, Retirement Plan Investment Committee, 1993 - Present
Wilton Rotary Club, 1992 - Present
Wilton Rotary Club, President, 2013 - 2014
General Counsel, Wilton Congregational Church, 2007 - Present

Bar Admissions

Connecticut, 1980
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1980
U.S. Tax Court, 1987

Other Affiliations

Connecticut Bar Association

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Contact

Wilton, CT

190 Old Ridgefield Road
Wilton, CT 06897

Directions

Phone: 203-571-6301

Fax: 203-834-1628

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.gregoryandadams.com

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM, after hours: by appointment

Credit Cards Accepted

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