Michael P. Mike Kaelin

Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)

Stamford, Connecticut

41+ years experience

Cummings & Lockwood LLC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

203-351-4106

https://www.cl-law.com/professionals/michael-p-kaelin

Six Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901

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Bio

Michael P. Kaelin is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Litigation Group, and Family Office and Closely Held Business Group. Mike represents individuals, fiduciaries and businesses in commercial, employment, employee benefits, probate, trusts and estates, conservatorship, guardianship, and investment disputes, including wrongful discharge and discrimination claims, will contests, fiduciary removal proceedings, contested accountings, fee disputes, construction proceedings, undue influence actions, and commitment proceedings in trial and appellate courts in Connecticut and Florida.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Connecticut

State Capital

Hartford

Highest Court

Connecticut Supreme Court

Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth Guide
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers, 2011-2020; 2023

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

Duke University, J.D., graduated 1984
Duke University, B.A., graduated 1981

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Reviews

Anthony Peterson

3 months ago

A Trusted Advisor for Complex Business and Estate Matters

Our family has worked with Mike Kaelin for several years, initially on a sensitive trust dispute and later on a commercial contract issue for our small business. His deep experience, spanning over four decades, was immediately evident. He possesses a rare combination of sharp litigation skills and a practical, business-minded approach. We specifically sought him out because of his recognition in trusts and estates and commercial litigation, and he lived up to that reputation. His guidance through the probate court was clear and strategic, and he deftly handled the opposing counsel in our business dispute, securing a favorable settlement without the need for a protracted trial. Mike is exceptionally knowledgeable and instills great confidence; you feel you have a true principal in your corner. The only reason for not giving a full five stars is that, during particularly busy periods, communication could occasionally lag by a day, but his team was always responsive. For anyone in Stamford facing complex legal challenges involving family wealth, fiduciaries, or business interests, Mike Kaelin at Cummings & Lockwood is an outstanding choice.