Atty. James M Connor

Atty. James M Connor

James M Connor is a lawyer practicing real estate, brownfields redevelopment, commercial real estate and 72 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, Cambridge MA in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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About James M Connor at a glance

James M Connor is a Principal based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1981). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC (J.D., 1980) and Harvard College, Cambridge MA (A.B. Economics, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James M Connor is a lawyer practicing real estate, brownfields redevelopment, commercial real estate and 72 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, Cambridge MA in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James M Connor's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

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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 M Connor

Where is James M Connor's law office located?
James M Connor's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Connor handle?
James M Connor focuses on formation, residential, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James M Connor practiced law?
James M Connor has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James M Connor go to law school?
James M Connor earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B. Economics, 1977).
How can I contact James M Connor for a consultation?
You can contact James M Connor 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 James M Connor received?
James M Connor's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Brownfields Redevelopment Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Business Dissolutions Business Formation Business Organization Business Start Ups Buy Sell Agreements Buying and Selling of Businesses Commercial Conveyancing Commercial Loans Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions Commercial Real Estate Contracts Commercial Real Estate Development Commercial Real Estate Finance Commercial Real Estate Litigation Commercial Real Estate Sales Commercial Real Estate Workouts Common Interest Community Law Condominium Association Law Condominium Conversions Condominium Development Condominium Law Easements Election Law Historic Conservation Easements Industrial Real Estate Law Land Acquisitions Land Development Land Entitlement Land Sales Land Use Land Use & Zoning Land Use Litigation Land Use Permitting Land Use Regulation Limited Liability Company Law Loan Restructuring Loan Syndication Loan Workouts Loans Municipal Redevelopment Municipal Solid Waste Municipal Solid Waste Resource Recovery Municipal Taxation Professional Practices Real Estate Arbitration Real Estate Brokerage Law Real Estate Brokers Licensing Real Estate Exchanges Real Estate Partnerships Real Estate Secured Lending Real Estate Tax Assessment Real Estate Tax Liens Real Estate Taxation Real Estate Title Real Estate Title Examination Real Estate Title Insurance Real Property Real Property Acquisitions Real Property Development Real Property Finance Retail Development Rezoning Right Of Way Easements Secured Lending Shopping Center Acquisitions Shopping Center Development Shopping Center Law Subdivisions Waterfront Development Wetlands Regulation Zoning Law Zoning Planning and Land Use Zoning Variances

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
- 1980
A.B. Economics
Harvard College, Cambridge MA
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1981

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