Atty. James D Shea

Atty. James D Shea

James D Shea is a lawyer practicing arbitration, personal injury. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1941, and has been licensed for 103 years.

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Profile Summary

About James D Shea at a glance

James D Shea is a Member based in Branford, Connecticut, practicing at James O'Connor Shea. Their practice focuses on personal injury and adr. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1923), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1948), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1949). Educated at Yale University Law School (LL.B., 1947) and Yale University (B.A., 1941). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Haven County (Member, Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admission to the Bar, 1978—), Connecticut and American Bar Associations American Judicature Society. Serands clients in Branford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James D Shea is a lawyer practicing arbitration, personal injury
  • James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1941, and has been licensed for 103 years
  • James practices at James O'Connor Shea in Branford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James D Shea's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James D Shea is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James D Shea is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Branford 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 D Shea

Where is James D Shea's law office located?
James D Shea's law practice is located in Branford, Connecticut. The firm is James O'Connor Shea. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D Shea handle?
James D Shea focuses on personal injury, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
Where did James D Shea go to law school?
James D Shea earned their education at (LL.B., 1947); (B.A., 1941).
How can I contact James D Shea for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James D Shea received?
James D Shea's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Yale University Law School
- 1947
B.A.
Yale University
- 1941

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1923
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1948
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1949

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