Laura R. Capon

Credentials

Education

  • Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 2008, with honors

  • Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 2005, with honors

  • Westover School, 2001

Distinctions

  • Executive Board, Moot Court Honor Society, 2007-2008

  • Finalist, The Albert R. Mugel National Tax Moot Court Competition, 2007

  • Pushcart Prize Nominee

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut, 2008

  • New York, 2008

Laura is a partner at Burnham, Capon & Wimer, LLC. Her practice area focuses on estate tax planning, trust administration, and probate matters. She represents her clients by preparing estate planning documents such as Wills and Revocable Trusts and providing comprehensive asset retitling and beneficiary designation recommendations. She represents fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts by filing estate tax returns at both the state and federal level, while also guiding them concerning income tax compliance and other beneficiary accounting procedures.

Prior to joining the Firm in 2014, Laura was an associate at a New Haven County law firm practicing in the areas of construction and business litigation.

Laura lives in Glastonbury with her husband, Brad, and daughter, Millie. Their dog Belle is a frequent visitor to the office.

Community Involvement

Advocate for CMV State and Federal Legislation and Education – Learn More

Interests

Cooking on a Sunday afternoon for family and friends – Favorite Recipes

Reading anything described as a romantic comedy, historical fiction, or legal thriller - Books, Books, and More Books