Three Cramer & Anderson Partners—Dan Casagrande, John Tower, and Josh Weinshank—have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 33rd edition (2027) of The Best Lawyers in America®.
The recognition reflects sustained peer distinction across core firm practice areas including Trusts and Estates, Municipal Law, Land Use & Zoning, and Municipal Litigation.
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2027 Recognized Attorneys & Practice Areas
- Dan Casagrande
- Recognized in: Municipal Law; Litigation – Municipal
- Listed since: 2024
- Based in: Danbury
Currently serving as Corporation Counsel for the City of Danbury—a role he assumed in late 2023 following more than three decades as outside Assistant Corporation Counsel—Attorney Casagrande has built a reputation as one of the state’s most formidable municipal litigators. His landmark victories include defending Danbury’s $307 million tax assessment of Union Carbide’s headquarters through a 24-day trial and a successful Connecticut Supreme Court appeal, safeguarding $10 million in municipal tax revenue.
His legal excellence has earned him the Connecticut Law Tribune’s “Giant Slayer” award, the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s Marvin J. Glink Local Government Lawyer of the Year award, a New England Legal Awards Distinguished Leader honor, and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation’s James W. Cooper Fellows Program.
To learn more, see his firm profile page. Attorney Casagrande is based in the firm’s Danbury office and may be reached at (203) 744-1234 or by email at dcasagrande@crameranderson.com
- John D. Tower (Partner)
- Recognized in: Municipal Law; Litigation – Municipal; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
- Listed since: 2025
- Based in: New Milford
A partner with Cramer & Anderson since 2000, Attorney Tower brings over three decades of litigation and municipal experience to the firm. His municipal practice encompasses advising town leadership and representing municipalities in complex environmental disputes, contract litigation, and high-value tax appeals. Notably, his municipal work on behalf of local governments has included prevailing at the trial court and appellate levels in a major dispute over an environmental remediation contract involving New Milford’s historic Century Brass mill site.
In his civil litigation practice, Attorney Tower represents businesses, property owners, non-profit organizations, and individuals in complex construction, contract, tax, real estate, and estate disputes. Clients routinely note his combination of sharp legal acumen and personal commitment, with one review highlighting him as “incredibly intelligent, knowledgeable, and dedicated.” Attorney Tower recently prevailed at the trial court level on behalf of a non-profit organization in a multi-year dispute with a municipality over claimed property tax exemptions.
To learn more, view his firm profile page. Based in the New Milford office, Attorney Tower can be reached at (860) 355-2631 or by email at jtower@crameranderson.com.
- Joshua A. Weinshank (Partner)
- Recognized in: Trusts and Estates
- Listed since: 2024
- Based in: Ridgefield, New Milford & Litchfield
As Resident Partner in Cramer & Anderson’s Ridgefield office and leader of the firm’s Fairfield County Trust and Estate Planning and Administration Group, Attorney Weinshank focuses his practice on Trust and Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Trust and Probate Administration, Elder Law, and Title XIX (Medicaid) planning. He advises high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families throughout Fairfield and Litchfield counties on tax-efficient strategies to preserve and transfer intergenerational wealth while mitigating liability and long-term care risks.
His professional accomplishments and leadership in regional growth have earned him top accolades, including a 40 Under 40 award from the Fairfield County Business Journal, a Connecticut Law Tribune Distinguished Leaders award, and selection as a Connecticut Law Tribune New Leader in the Law.
Deeply committed to civic and healthcare governance across western Connecticut, Attorney Weinshank serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Danbury and New Milford Hospital Foundation and Chair of its Legacy Society, which recognizes philanthropic estate gifts. He is also a corporator for Union Savings Bank, a member of the Development Committee for RVNAhealth in Ridgefield, and a board member for Meals on Wheels of Ridgefield.
To learn more, view his firm profile page. Attorney Weinshank may be reached at the Ridgefield office at (203) 403-4005 or via email at jweinshank@crameranderson.com.
About The Best Lawyers in America®
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About Cramer & Anderson
Cramer & Anderson provides sophisticated legal services across western Connecticut, maintaining regional offices in New Milford, Danbury, Litchfield, and Ridgefield. The firm represents individuals, businesses, and municipalities across a broad range of practice areas. For more information, visit crameranderson.com or call the New Milford flagship office at (860) 355-2631.