Litchfield Hills Probate Court, District #24:
Canaan, Cornwall, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, and Warren
About Jordan
A Long History in Litchfield
Jordan currently serves as the Probate Judge of the Litchfield Hills Probate Court.
He lives in Litchfield and has extensive family ties to the area. The Richards family has been in Litchfield for more than six generations and has produced many public servants. You can even drive past the old Richards family farm if you head down Route 254 and look for the current Richards Road sign.
Probate Law Practice in Thomaston
Jordan is a practicing Trust and Estate attorney who has represented hundreds of clients in probate courts all across Connecticut. His practice has a special focus on protecting the elderly and people with disabilities.
He has a great deal of experience with estate planning and administration. He has presented several seminars on Estate, Special Needs, and Medicaid Planning, including a continuing legal education (CLE) program offered through the National Business Institute to educate other attorneys on the use of trusts in estate planning.
Community Service and Awards
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Litchfield-Morris Rotary Club (President)
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Knights of Columbus Atlantic Council #18 (Advocate)
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Litchfield Conservation Commission, (prior Vice Chairman)
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Litchfield Republican Town Committee
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Terryville Lions Club, Key of Kindness Recipient.
Education
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Litchfield High School, Class of 2005
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Cornell University, Bachelor of Science (2009)
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Quinnipiac University School of Law, Juris Doctor (2012)
A Long History in Litchfield
I'm running to be re-elected Probate Judge because the court needs an experienced
and compassionate judge to effectively
serve our community.
Probate courts serve people during some of the most difficult times in their lives, including: the loss of a loved one, the failing health of a parent, disputes over inheritance, and others. An effective judge makes these situations easier for people by providing clear, direct, and fair applications of the law.
Probate courts also play a key role in protecting vulnerable members of our community, such as the the elderly and individuals with disabilities. These people may become the victims of financial and emotional abuse. I have a record of serving these people and understand their specific needs.
I'm dedicated to serving and protecting every person in the Litchfield Hills who finds their way to the court, including those who are unable to hire or afford an attorney. Serving as probate judge allows me to do this. I look forward to the opportunity to carry on the outstanding legacy of our local court for another term.