William C. Franklin

William C. Franklin is a partner at Cramer & Anderson whose practice focuses on Civil Litigation and Appellate Litigation. Franklin represents clients in complex disputes involving business and commercial relationships, real estate, trusts and estates, employment discrimination, products liability, tax appeals, land use, administrative matters, and education law. His practice combines extensive trial work with a substantial record of appellate advocacy in Connecticut courts.

Franklin earned a B.A. from Bates College in 1975 and a J.D. from Rutgers University in 1978. His education provided the foundation for a career centered on legal research, written advocacy, evidence, and courtroom procedure. Those skills support his work in fact-intensive civil cases and appeals where careful analysis of the record and precise presentation of legal issues can shape the outcome.

Franklin has tried hundreds of civil cases and has briefed and argued more than 35 appeals before the Connecticut Supreme Court and Connecticut Appellate Court. His trial experience spans employment, real estate, estate and trust, contract, commercial, product liability, tax, administrative, land use, and education disputes. He has also served in roles involving case evaluation and adjudication as an Attorney Trial Referee.

William C. Franklin brings deep trial and appellate experience to clients facing significant civil disputes. Franklin is known within his firm for mentoring younger lawyers while continuing to handle demanding litigation. His practice helps clients develop records, evaluate legal theories, prepare for trial, and present appellate arguments when necessary, with attention to both the procedural requirements and practical consequences of contested legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cramer & Anderson
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Litchfield County Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Connecticut State Attorney Trial Referee (1994 – Present)
• Member, Connecticut State Fact Finder (1994 – Present)

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Rutgers University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bates College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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