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Stephanie E. Cummings

Stephanie E. Cummings

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  • Waterbury
  • scummings@carmodylaw.com

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  • Corporate & Business
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Education

  • Quinnipiac University School of law, J.D., 2012 ~ cum laude
  • Sacred Heart University, B.S., 2009

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  • State of Connecticut
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Stephanie practices in a variety of areas, including labor and employment law, corporate law, personal injury, real estate, trusts and estates and general civil litigation. Her clients include small businesses and individuals with varying needs.

Stephanie previously served as a State Representative in the Connecticut General Assembly, where she represented Waterbury’s 74th District. She was the Ranking Member on the Commerce Committee and was also a member of the Judiciary Committee and Committee on Children.  Stephanie has been the youngest female legislator since her election in 2016. Prior to her election as State Representative, she served as an Alderwoman for the City of Waterbury from 2013 through 2017.

Affiliations

  • Previously a State Representative, 74th District
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Waterbury Bar Association, Board of Directors, Former Co-chair of Young Lawyers Section

Distinctions

  • Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch - Real Estate Law and Trusts & Estates, 2021-2023
  • Rising Star, Connecticut Super Lawyers® - Employment & Labor, 2021-2022
  • Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce, Legislator of the Year 2019
  • Waterbury Bar Association Young Lawyers Award, 2019, 2015
  • Connecticut Reading Association Award, 2018
  • Children’s Community School Robert E. Mellon Service Award, 2018
  • Rivera Memorial Foundation Outstanding Leadership Award, 2017
  • United Way of Greater Waterbury Volunteer of the Year, 2016
  • Connecticut Permanent Commission on Status of Young Women, Young Woman Rising Award, 2016Connecticut Permanent Commission on Status of Young Women, Young Woman Rising Award, 2016
  • Sacred Heart High School, Marcia Galvin Brayton Award, 2015

Community

  • Waterbury Bar Association – Member, Board of Directors
  • Waterbury Reads – Co-director
  • Silas Bronson Library, Member of Board of Regents
  • Elisha Leavenworth Foundation – Member of Board of Directors
  • Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation – Member, Board of Directors
  • Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury – Associate Director

Experience

  • Represented a small business in a $600,000.00 commercial, multi-unit condominium acquisition and subsequent lot line revision.
  • Represented a small business client in a $1,450,000.00 purchase of an existing small business.
  • Successfully negotiated multiple personal injury case settlements of more than $100,000.00.
  • Probated an estate worth over $1,000,000.00, which required LLC interest buyouts and multiple real estate transfers.
  • Argued before the Appellate Court of Connecticut.

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January 06, 2023
New Haven, Connecticut, January 6, 2023 -- Carmody has elected three of its lawyers to the partnership effective January 1, 2023. Commenting on the promotion of the new partners, Managing Partner Rick Street said: “Stephanie, Janie and Tamara are all dedicated, smart lawyers who have made significant contributions to the
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31 Carmody Attorneys Selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists

October 12, 2021
Carmody is proud to announce the selection of 31 of its attorneys to the Connecticut Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars lists for 2021. Selected attorneys are noted below. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected as Super Lawyers® and no more than 2.5%
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Carmody attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America 2022 List

September 20, 2021
Carmody is pleased to announce that 30 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2022. Three Carmody attorneys have also been recognized as "Lawyer of the Year". Congratulations to David T. Grudberg, William J. Hennessey, Jr. and Peter M. Nolin. Only one lawyer is recognized
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Remote Member Meetings for Connecticut Nonstock Corporations During the COVID-19 Emergency

May 15, 2020
On Wednesday, May 13th, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order NN temporarily permitting Connecticut nonstock corporations to conduct member meetings, including annual meetings, remotely. This Executive Order allows Connecticut nonstock corporations to hold member meetings and conduct corporate business without in-person gatherings during the COVID-19 emergency. Executive Order NN creates
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