Atty. Christopher J Smith

Atty. Christopher J Smith

Christopher J Smith is a lawyer practicing counseling, permitting and transactional support, environmental, environmental litigation and enforcement and 4 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher J Smith at a glance

Christopher J Smith is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of CT (1983) and Massachusetts (2015). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Providence College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher J Smith is a lawyer practicing counseling, permitting and transactional support, environmental, environmental litigation and enforcement and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Christopher practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Christopher J Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Christopher J Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Hartford 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 Christopher J Smith

Where is Christopher J Smith's law office located?
Christopher J Smith's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Shipman & Goodwin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J Smith handle?
Christopher J Smith focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Christopher J Smith practiced law?
Christopher J Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Christopher J Smith go to law school?
Christopher J Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Christopher J Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher J Smith received?
Christopher J Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Providence College
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of CT
Admitted: 1983
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2015

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