Atty. James E. Hartley, Jr.

Atty. James E. Hartley, Jr.

James E. Hartley, Jr. practices at Drubner, Hartley, Mengacci & Hellman, LLC Read Full Bio

Waterbury Waterbury 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About James E. Hartley, Jr. at a glance

James E. Hartley, Jr. is a Member based in Waterbury, Connecticut, practicing at Drubner, Hartley, Mengacci & Hellman, LLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1975) and Boston College (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Waterbury and The Connecticut Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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James E. Hartley, Jr. practices at Drubner, Hartley, Mengacci & Hellman, LLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Hartley, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Hartley, Jr. 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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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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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 Waterbury 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 E. Hartley, Jr.

Where is James E. Hartley, Jr.'s law office located?
James E. Hartley, Jr.'s law practice is located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The firm is Drubner, Hartley, Mengacci & Hellman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Hartley, Jr. handle?
James E. Hartley, Jr. focuses on business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James E. Hartley, Jr. practiced law?
James E. Hartley, Jr. has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James E. Hartley, Jr. go to law school?
James E. Hartley, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact James E. Hartley, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James E. Hartley, Jr. received?
James E. Hartley, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1975
B.S.
Boston College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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