Atty. Carl H. Shuster

Atty. Carl H. Shuster

About Carl H. Shuster View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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About Carl H. Shuster at a glance

Carl H. Shuster is a Retired Partner based in Avon, Connecticut, practicing at Moran, Shuster, Carignan & Knierim, LLP. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on estate planning and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1962). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1961) and Trinity College (B.A., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Avon, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Carl H. Shuster got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Carl H. Shuster's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Carl H. Shuster is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

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

Carl H. Shuster is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Avon 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 Carl H. Shuster

Where is Carl H. Shuster's law office located?
Carl H. Shuster's law practice is located in Avon, Connecticut. The firm is Moran, Shuster, Carignan & Knierim, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carl H. Shuster handle?
Carl H. Shuster focuses on estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Carl H. Shuster practiced law?
Carl H. Shuster has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Carl H. Shuster go to law school?
Carl H. Shuster earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.A., 1958).
How can I contact Carl H. Shuster for a consultation?
You can contact Carl H. Shuster directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Carl H. Shuster received?
Carl H. Shuster's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1961
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1962

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