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Catherine A. CraigProbate Attorney in New Britain, CT
Ericson, Scalise & Mangan, P.C.
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Contact
Email
Phone
(860) 855-3568
Website
Address
35 Pearl St, New Britain, CT, 06051, US
Professional
About
Cate is a trusted advisor for individuals and families who seek practical strategies for their estate planning and estate-related needs. Her practice focuses on trust and estate planning, special needs trusts, Medicaid /Title XIX, probate, elder law, and business succession planning. Cate also handles residential and commercial real estate transactions. Cate earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude. During her time in law school, she was inducted into the legal honor society Phi Delta Phi and was the recipient of The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship, The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship, and the Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards for Civil Procedure I, Mediation, Healthcare Compliance Law, and Representing Clients. Upon graduating, Cate was the faculty’s choice for the Superior Classroom Performance award. In 2021 Cate earned her Mediator Certificate, making her a certified mediator in the State of CT. Cate is a member of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Bar Association’s Trust and Estate and Elder Law sections, and West Hartford Phoenix BNI. Trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes, Cate is an empathetic and compassionate attorney who strives to establish meaningful connections with her clients. Her experience includes a Sappern Fellow in the Family Services Center of the Hartford Superior Court, intern at The Children’s Law Center of CT, and Associate Attorney in estate administration and estate planning. Demonstrating an impeccable eye for attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, Cate provides exceptional client service with time-sensitive work requiring fast action and composure under pressure. Cate serves on the Board of Directors for Healing Hoofbeats, a non-profit organization that specializes in working with individuals, families, and veterans to overcome trauma through Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Cate is also active as a fundraiser for the Amyloidosis Foundation, helping to finance finding a cure. A classically trained dancer, in her spare time, she enjoys mentoring young dancers, spending time with her family, and being outdoors.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2020 Quinnipiac University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005 The University of Texas at Austin BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, Representing Clients, Quinnipiac University School of Law 2020 Superior Classroom Performance Award, Quinnipiac University School of Law Faculty 2019 The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship, The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship 2019 Distinguished Academic Achievement, Mediation, Quinnipiac University School of Law 2018 The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship, The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship
Associations
2022 - Present Phoenix BNI Member 2022 - Present Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce Member 2022 - Present New Britain Chamber of Commerce Member 2022 - Present Healing Hoofbeats of Connecticut Board Member 2021 - Present Connecticut Bar Association Member
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Updated: Oct 28, 2026