Atty. James Porter Sexton

Atty. James Porter Sexton

James Porter Sexton is a lawyer practicing appellate, insurance coverage, litigation. James received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Hartford Hartford 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About James Porter Sexton at a glance

James Porter Sexton is an Appellate Attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Taylor & Sexton, LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2007), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2010), and U.S. Supreme Court (2013). Educated at University of Maine (B.A. Western, 1999) and Western New England College School of Law J.D. Daniel Webster Award for Best Overall Advocate Western New England College School of Law J.D. Western New England Law School Intramural Moot Cou (—). Active member of Connecticut Bar Association. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Porter Sexton is a lawyer practicing appellate, insurance coverage, litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices at Taylor & Sexton, LLC in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James Porter Sexton's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Porter Sexton

Where is James Porter Sexton's law office located?
James Porter Sexton's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Taylor & Sexton, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Porter Sexton handle?
James Porter Sexton focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James Porter Sexton practiced law?
James Porter Sexton has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Porter Sexton go to law school?
James Porter Sexton earned their education at (B.A. Western, 1999); (—).
How can I contact James Porter Sexton for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Western
University of Maine
- 1999
Western New England College School of Law J.D. Daniel Webster Award for Best Overall Advocate Western New England College School of Law J.D. Western New England Law School Intramural Moot Cou
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2010
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2013

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