Atty. Gian-Matthew Ranelli

Atty. Gian-Matthew Ranelli

Gian-Matthew Ranelli is a lawyer practicing clean energy and renewable fuels, counseling, permitting and transactional support, emergency response and natural resource damages and 7 other areas of law. Gian-Matthew received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About Gian-Matthew Ranelli at a glance

Gian-Matthew Ranelli is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1994) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court, District of CT U.S. Distr (1997). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D. M.S.L., 1994) and DePauw University (B.A. Vermont, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gian-Matthew Ranelli is a lawyer practicing clean energy and renewable fuels, counseling, permitting and transactional support, emergency response and natural resource damages and 7 other areas of law
  • Gian-Matthew received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Gian-Matthew practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Gian-Matthew Ranelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gian-Matthew Ranelli 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

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Gian-Matthew Ranelli

Where is Gian-Matthew Ranelli's law office located?
Gian-Matthew Ranelli'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 Gian-Matthew Ranelli handle?
Gian-Matthew Ranelli focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Gian-Matthew Ranelli practiced law?
Gian-Matthew Ranelli has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Gian-Matthew Ranelli go to law school?
Gian-Matthew Ranelli earned their education at (J.D. M.S.L., 1994); (B.A. Vermont, 1988).
How can I contact Gian-Matthew Ranelli for a consultation?
You can contact Gian-Matthew Ranelli 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 Gian-Matthew Ranelli received?
Gian-Matthew Ranelli's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. M.S.L.
Vermont Law School
- 1994
B.A. Vermont
DePauw University
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1994
New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court, District of CT U.S. Distr
Admitted: 1997

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