Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC is excited to welcome Jevera Kaye Hennessey from Kaye and Hennessey, LLC in Greenwich. Jevera is joining the firm as a partner in its Trusts & Estates Department.“It is a privilege to welcome our friend and former colleague to the firm. Jevera’s deep knowledge of the law and her well known commitment to client service and professionalism will enhance the firm’s ability to provide legal services to our clients, whether in the context of planning, estate and trust administration or probate litigation,” expressed Whitman Breed Co-Managing Partner, Charlie Pieterse.
“Years ago, I worked at the predecessor firm to WBAM, along with many of the same attorneys that I will now have the pleasure of working with again,” said Jevera. “We have since collaborated on many projects, which speaks to the wonderful relationship we’ve maintained. I am excited to serve my clients at my new firm, and to offer them the broad legal service platform available at WBAM.”
Jevera practices in all areas of estate and trust planning and administration and breaks down complex matters into digestible bites for her clients. She advises on estate and gift tax issues as well as creating documents to carry out her clients’ plans. For many years, Jevera was a regular estate planning course instructor in the Town of Greenwich Continuing Education program. Jevera has also lectured on probate and estate planning topics through the Greenwich Bar Association, the Fairfield County Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, and other private groups.
Kevin Walsh, Whitman Breed’s other Co-Managing Partner added: “We are excited to have Jevera joining the firm. Jevera is an extremely talented Trusts & Estates lawyer who will provide additional depth and leadership to our Trusts & Estates Department. Jevera’s addition is yet another reminder of the firm’s continuing commitment to the Trust & Estate practice area.”
