Atty. James R Sward

Atty. James R Sward

James R Sward is a lawyer practicing real estate law, estate planning law, workers compensation law. James received a A.S. degree from Manchester College in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years.

East Hartford East Hartford 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James R Sward at a glance

James R Sward is a estate planning, real estate, and workers comp attorney based in East Hartford, Connecticut. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1983). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Manchester College (A.S. University, 1974). Serands clients in East Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James R Sward is a lawyer practicing real estate law, estate planning law, workers compensation law
  • James received a A.S. degree from Manchester College in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices in East Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James R Sward's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James R Sward is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

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

James R Sward is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James R Sward is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Connecticut →

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 East 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 R Sward

Where is James R Sward's law office located?
James R Sward's law practice is located in East Hartford, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R Sward handle?
James R Sward focuses on estate planning, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James R Sward practiced law?
James R Sward has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James R Sward go to law school?
James R Sward earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.S. University, 1974).
How can I contact James R Sward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western New England College School of Law
- 1982
A.S. University
Manchester College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1983

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