Atty. Jerry Shames

Atty. Jerry Shames

Jerry Shames is a lawyer practicing equipment leasing, finance, commercial law and 4 other areas of law. Jerry received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1960, and has been licensed for 58 years.

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About Jerry Shames at a glance

Jerry Shames is a business, real estate, and consumer attorney based in Westport, Connecticut. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1968). Educated at New York University (LL.B., 1963) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1960). Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jerry Shames is a lawyer practicing equipment leasing, finance, commercial law and 4 other areas of law
  • Jerry received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1960, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Jerry practices in Westport, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Jerry Shames's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry Shames handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jerry Shames is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jerry Shames is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Jerry Shames is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jerry Shames

Where is Jerry Shames's law office located?
Jerry Shames's law practice is located in Westport, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerry Shames handle?
Jerry Shames focuses on business, real estate, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Jerry Shames practiced law?
Jerry Shames has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Jerry Shames go to law school?
Jerry Shames earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Jerry Shames for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
New York University
- 1963
B.A.
Queens College of the City University of New York
- 1960

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1968

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