Former Simsbury Probate Judge Joins Law Firm

SIMSBURY, CT — Connecticut law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri has hired Paul Knierim to head its expansion into the dispute resolution practice area. With a specific focus on probate and elder law dispute resolution, Knierim will provide mediation and arbitration services to Connecticut residents.

Knierim, who served as Simsbury probate judge for 10 years, recently retired as the Probate Court Administrator, responsible for policy leadership and operation of all 54 of the state’s probate courts. He has been recognized for launching numerous initiatives which include the enactment of stronger judicial ethics code, establishing better support and oversight for conservators and the complete overhaul of the rules of procedure that govern probate cases.

“Who could have more conflict resolution savvy than a long-time probate judge and administrator?” said Brendan Daly, Managing Partner of Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri. “We are honored to have someone of Paul’s stature to offer his extensive experience to those who would benefit from mediation or arbitration. His impressive ability to build consensus and to forge compromise is sure to provide Connecticut residents and their attorneys, with expeditious resolutions to their disputes in lieu of protracted litigation.”

Prior to his position as the state’s Probate Court Administrator and judge of the Simsbury Probate Court, Knierim practiced law in the areas of estate planning, probate and family business at two Greater Hartford firms. He also served three terms as State Representative in the General Assembly.

Formerly a resident of Simsbury for 49 years, Knierim currently resides in West Hartford, and is a graduate of Williams College and Yale Law School.