The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) elected Joseph Cipparone a Fellow on March 9, 2014. ACTEC is a non-profit association of leading trust and estate lawyers. Joe had to meet rigorous eligibility criteria to be elected a Fellow. In the field of trust and estate law, Joe demonstrated skill and significant contributions through writing, teaching and bar leadership activities. He was the only lawyer from Connecticut elected as a Fellow this year. As a Fellow of ACTEC, Joe will join distinguished colleagues throughout the country to discuss developments in and proposals to improve trust and estate law. Fellows work together in a collegial manner to:
• Enhance their ability to provide the most efficient and highest quality services to their clients;
• Develop qualified trust and estate counselors;
• Improve and reform probate, trust and tax laws, procedures, and standards of professional responsibility; and
• Cooperate with bar associations and other organizations with similar missions.
For more information on Joe’s election, click here to read the press release from ACTEC. Congratulations, Joe!
