Always moving forward.

We provide our clients with thoughtful legal counsel and challenge ourselves to excel in our areas of practice. It’s a bonus when our efforts are recognized by external peers and industry standards.

It’s also important to remain current on the issues that concern our clients. That’s why our attorneys are actively involved with the most relevant national and regional organizations from which the latest challenges are broached and solutions are shared.

Awards & Achievements

2007 – Attorney Jay Kearns is named a Connecticut Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine, signifying his ranking among the top 5% of attorneys in the state, based on scores from their peers and through independent research.

2004 – Kearns & Kearns, P.C., is certified for inclusion among The Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™, “the definitive guide to the most distinguished law firms in America.”

The Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register is limited to only the most distinguished law practices; those that have achieved the AV® rating in the Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. The “A” signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the “V” denotes “very high” adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

1999 – Attorney Jay Kearns is inducted a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a national honor acknowledging his exceptional commitment to the service of mature persons.

1994 – Attorney Jay Kearns is qualified as Connecticut’s first attorney to be board certified as an elder law specialist by the National Elder Law Foundation under accreditation by the American Bar Association.

Active Affiliations

• Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter
• Connecticut Bar Association – Elder Law Section
• Connecticut Bar Association – Estate & Probate Section
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
• National Elder Law Foundation
• Special Needs Alliance
• Elder Law Alliance