Atty. James Grant Scantling

Atty. James Grant Scantling

James Grant Scantling is a lawyer practicing banking, financial markets and services, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Grant Scantling at a glance

James Grant Scantling is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1974). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Boston University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Grant Scantling is a lawyer practicing banking, financial markets and services, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James Grant Scantling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Grant Scantling 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Grant Scantling is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Connecticut →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 James Grant Scantling

Where is James Grant Scantling's law office located?
James Grant Scantling's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Grant Scantling handle?
James Grant Scantling focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James Grant Scantling practiced law?
James Grant Scantling has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Grant Scantling go to law school?
James Grant Scantling earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact James Grant Scantling for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Grant Scantling received?
James Grant Scantling's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1974
B.S.
Boston University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1974

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