Atty. Douglas S Pelham

Atty. Douglas S Pelham

Douglas S Pelham is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate finance, real estate leasing, land use law and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Lafayette College in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Hartford Hartford 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas S Pelham at a glance

Douglas S Pelham is a Member based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Cohn Birnbaum & Shea P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1998), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1998), and Massachusetts (2019). Educated at Quinnipiac College (J.D., 1998) and Lafayette College (B.S. Chemical, 1986). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas S Pelham is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate finance, real estate leasing, land use law and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Lafayette College in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Douglas practices at Cohn Birnbaum & Shea P.C. in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas S Pelham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas S Pelham 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

Douglas S Pelham is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Connecticut →

Land Use & Zoning

Douglas S Pelham is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Environmental Law

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

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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 Douglas S Pelham

Where is Douglas S Pelham's law office located?
Douglas S Pelham's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Cohn Birnbaum & Shea P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas S Pelham handle?
Douglas S Pelham focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Douglas S Pelham practiced law?
Douglas S Pelham has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Douglas S Pelham go to law school?
Douglas S Pelham earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Chemical, 1986).
How can I contact Douglas S Pelham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Quinnipiac College
- 1998
B.S. Chemical
Lafayette College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1998
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2019

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