Darren M. Wallace

Darren Wallace advises clients regarding all aspects of estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and gift taxation, and probate and trust litigation.

Darren regularly counsels private equity and hedge fund principals on planning opportunities offered by the significant upside potential of carried interests in their funds. He also devotes a significant portion of his practice to advising family offices and their principals on a variety of tax, governance, structuring and related planning matters.

Additionally, Darren, co-chair of the firm's Art Law practice group, counsels art collectors, investors, family offices, artists and charitable organizations on issues arising from the ownership of valuable art, as well as jewelry and other tangible personal property.

Darren has been listed in Chambers HNW Guide (Chambers & Partners) as a leading lawyer for wealthy individuals and families in Connecticut for several years. In 2018, Chambers quoted a trusted source saying, "In addition to being an excellent lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable and professional, Darren has a great demeanor with clients and is the definition of a true trusted adviser for his clients. He is not only highly efficient and responsive, but also willing to spend whatever time it takes for clients to understand and feel comfortable with the planning work he does. Darren is approachable and has a calm and reassuring way with clients."

Darren is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and a member of its Business Planning Committee. He frequently speaks and writes on planning topics for high net worth individuals. He is also a member of both the Tax and the Estates and Probate Sections of the Connecticut Bar Association, and a member of the executive committee of the Estates and Probate Section.

Darren lives in Fairfield, CT, with his wife Marianne and their three daughters.

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