Lyn Walker is now retired and is "Of Counsel" to the firm. For many years, Lyn practiced in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement and trust administration. She assisted clients with the full range of planning techniques for tax-effective intergenerational and charitable transfers. She also prepared-- and advised those preparing--probate documents, estate tax returns and fiduciary income tax returns as well as represented estates before the IRS and DRS on audit. In addition, Lyn administered trusts and advised trustees.
Credentials
Education
- Wellesley College, B.A., 1972
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1978
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 1978
Distinctions
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Trusts and Estates (1999-2026)
- Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Estate Planning & Probate (2006-2020)
- Named "Lawyer of the Year" (2013, 2015): Best Lawyers® Hartford Region Trusts & Estates
- Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011-2012)
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel: Fellow
- AV Preeminent® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Connecticut Bar Foundation: James W. Cooper Sustaining Life Fellow
Professional Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford: Past President
- Planned Giving Group of Connecticut: Former Board Member
- Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Former Chair, Professional Advisory Committee
Community Involvement
- Fred D. Wish School Volunteer Tutor Program
- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut: Former Board Member
- Leave A Legacy Connecticut: Statewide Co-Chair (1999-2008)
- Duncaster Foundation: Former Chair
- Florence Griswold Museum: Former Member of Advisory Council
- St. John's Church, West Hartford: Former Warden, Vestry
- Hartford Hospital: Corporator
