Atty. James Michael Ruel
James Michael Ruel is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, child custody. James received a B.S. degree from Boston College, Carroll School of Management in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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James Michael Ruel is a divorce, child custody, and family law attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1999), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New (2000), and New York (2001). Educated at University of Connecticut, School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Boston College, Carroll School of Management (B.S. Finance, 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •Connecticut Bar Association, Member •Hartford County Bar Association, Member •New York State Bar Association, Member •Fairfield County Bar Association, Member. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Ruel is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, child custody
- James received a B.S. degree from Boston College, Carroll School of Management in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- James practices in Hartford, CT
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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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