Atty. James Brian Heffernan

Atty. James Brian Heffernan

James Brian Heffernan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 11, bankruptcy / chapter 7, bankruptcy / chapter 13 and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Hamden Hamden 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About James Brian Heffernan at a glance

James Brian Heffernan is an Of Counsel based in Hamden, Connecticut. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2007) and U.S. District Court District of Connecticut (2009). Educated at Wesleyan University (B.A. Honors, 2003) and University of Connecticut School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Hamden, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Brian Heffernan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / chapter 11, bankruptcy / chapter 7, bankruptcy / chapter 13 and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices in Hamden, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James Brian Heffernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Brian Heffernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Brian Heffernan is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Connecticut →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

James Brian Heffernan is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 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 Hamden 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 James Brian Heffernan

Where is James Brian Heffernan's law office located?
James Brian Heffernan's law practice is located in Hamden, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Brian Heffernan handle?
James Brian Heffernan focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James Brian Heffernan practiced law?
James Brian Heffernan has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Brian Heffernan go to law school?
James Brian Heffernan earned their education at (B.A. Honors, 2003); (—).
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Education

B.A. Honors
Wesleyan University
- 2003
University of Connecticut School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2009

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