Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. is a judge for the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court in Connecticut. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Lowell Weicker in 1994.

During his judicial tenure, Kavanewsky has also held an assignment in the Fairfield Judicial District.

Prior to joining the bench, he was a partner in the law firm of Busek, Kavanewsky & Genuario.

He received a B.S. from Wake Forest University in 1975. Kavanewsky went on to complete a J.D. at Wake Forest University School of Law in 1978.

He was admitted to practice in Connecticut (1978), the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Kavanewsky began his legal career as a prosecutor before entering into private practice.

A native of Norwalk, he and his wife, Donna, have two sons.

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USALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION v. FLORY, BERNADETTE Et Al

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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SABONIS, MARTYNAS v. SABONIENE, ELENA

On April 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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CITY OF STAMFORD v. GILLESPIE COE, SALLY, THE WIDOWER HEIRS AND/OR CRE Et Al

On March 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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BENJAMIN, CLAYTON, L v. WATSON, NATANEA

On March 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

CITY OF STAMFORD v. TOWNSEND, CHRISTOPHER T. Et Al

On March 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/ v. PALANI, SHIVA PRASATH Et Al

On March 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 06, 2024

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May 18, 2024

PLUM TREE I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. THE WIDOW(ER) HEIRS AND/OR CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE Et Al

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Apr 17, 2024

1900 CAPITAL TRUST II, BY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL A v. CHAIT, STEVE, A/K/A STEVEN M. CHAIT A/K/A STEVEN M

On February 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 26, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

DAVIS,DOLEEN v. CITY OF STAMFORD

On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 22, 2024

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Mar 13, 2024

DEIDAN, MARIA v. DEIDAN, ERIK

On February 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Feb 14, 2024

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Apr 11, 2024

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. ROSENBAUM, DARA

On January 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 29, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

CITY OF STAMFORD v. TEAL, WENDY Et Al

On January 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 22, 2024

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May 18, 2024

QUALITY STAIRS, INC. v. POUM WEST RE, LLC Et Al

On January 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 18, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

TOWD POINT HE TRUST 2021-HE1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL A v. ILLESCAS, CATHERINE Et Al

On January 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 10, 2024

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Apr 11, 2024

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. WIGREN, VIRGINIA K, THE UNKNOWN EXECUTOR AND/OR AD Et Al

On December 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 29, 2023

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Mar 06, 2024

HUSSEN,MOHAMED v. CITY OF STAMFORD

On December 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 26, 2023

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Apr 17, 2024

U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS v. 44 CERRETTA STREET STAMFORD CT. 06907 UNIT 9 LLC Et Al

On December 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 22, 2023

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Apr 10, 2024

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YO v. GIANOKOS, THEODORE Et Al

On December 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 22, 2023

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May 03, 2024

NAUGATUCK WINDOW AND GLASS LLC v. VIGNEAULT, MAXINE Et Al

On December 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 13, 2023

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Apr 02, 2024

STRADA,ROBERT,J,JR. v. CITY OF STAMFORD

On December 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 12, 2023

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Mar 06, 2024

LYNK INVESTMENTS, LLC v. EXECUTIVE EQUITY GROUP, INC. Et Al

On December 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 12, 2023

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Apr 24, 2024

364 WELLS HOPE STREET LLC Et Al v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF STAMFORD Et Al

On December 8, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Dec 08, 2023

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Apr 17, 2024

M&T BANK v. CURVAT, DIDIER Et Al

On November 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Nov 28, 2023

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May 10, 2024

GEURTS, DALE v. EVEXIA HOLDINGS, INC. Et Al

On November 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fairfield County. Judge John F. Kavanewsky, Jr. presiding.

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Nov 16, 2023

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About

John F. Kavanewsky, Jr.
Current Appointment Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court	Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court
Previous Appointment Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court	Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court
Education B.S., Wake Forest University - 1975 J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law - 1978	B.S., Wake Forest University - 1975 J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law - 1978

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CT - Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court
Previous Court:	CT - Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (203) 965-5308
Fax:	+1 (203) 965-5370

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Partner	Busek, Kavanewsky & Genuario	None
Judge	Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court	Fairfield County, Connecticut
Judge	Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court	Fairfield County, Connecticut