Atty. Gary Starr
Gary Starr is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, employment law, employment litigation and 7 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Colleges and Universities & More Attorney · Serving Hartford, CT · 51+ Years Experience
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About Gary Starr at a Glance
Gary Starr is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, bankruptcy, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of CT U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Su (1975). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Union College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association: Labor and Employment Law Section Litigation Section •Connecticut Bar Association: Labor and Employment Law Section Federal Bar Section. Serves clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary Starr
- Gary Starr is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, employment law, employment litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Gary received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Gary practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT
Practice Areas Explained
Gary Starr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Starr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hartford.
Business Formation in Hartford
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Employment Law in Hartford
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gary Starr is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Hartford
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Gary Starr is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Connecticut →
Civil Litigation in Hartford
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education Law in Hartford
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hartford
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 venue, 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.
Hartford Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hartford-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hartford Choose Gary Starr
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary Starr's practice in the field of formation, employment, bankruptcy, litigation, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary Starr brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, employment, and bankruptcy, Gary Starr can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hartford
A Hartford-based practice means Gary Starr attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Gary Starr Handles in Hartford
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