Jevera K. Hennessey

Partner

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Jevera K. Hennessey

Partner

Jevera Kaye Hennessey is a Partner in the firmโ€™s Private Client Services Department, where she advises individuals and families on all aspects of estate and trust planning and administration. With decades of experience, Jevera is known for her ability to distill complex legal and tax matters into clear, actionable guidance tailored to each clientโ€™s goals.

Her practice includes the preparation of estate planning documents, advising on estate and gift tax strategies, and guiding fiduciaries through the administration of estates and trusts. Jevera has also been a dedicated educator in the field, having taught estate planning courses through the Town of Greenwich Continuing Education program and presented on probate and estate planning topics for the Greenwich, Fairfield County, and Connecticut Bar Associations, among other organizations.

Jevera is deeply engaged in her community and has held leadership roles in numerous civic and professional organizations. She is a past President of the Greenwich Bar Association and a former Board Member of the Fairfield County Bar Association. Her community involvement includes service on the boards and advisory councils of SilverSource, Hill House in Greenwich, Stamford Hospital Foundation, and First County Bank, among others.

Her contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Greenwich YWCA Brava! Award, the Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of Americaโ€™s Good Scout Award, the Greenwich Probate Courtโ€™s Pro Bono Award, and the City of Stamford Citizen of the Year award.

Education

  • Boston University School of Law (J.D.)
  • Georgetown University (B.A.)

Bar Admissions

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Hill House in Greenwich, Advisory Board
  • Stamford Hospital Foundation (Board of Directors and Planned Giving Advisory Committee)
  • First County Bank, Board of Directors
  • Stamford Community Emergency Response Team
  • Greenwich Historical Society (Professional Advisors Council Member)
  • Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (Emeritus member of the Professional Advisors Council)
  • Greenwich Bar Association (Former President)
  • SilverSource (Former Vice-Chair)
  • Fairfield County Bar Association (Former Board Member)
  • Stamford Public Education Foundation (Former Board Member)
  • Connecticut Board of Examiners of Embalmers & Funeral Directors (Governor Appointee, 1995โ€“2005)

Awards and Recognitions

Chambers High Net Worth (2024-2025)

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