Atty. James T Betts
James T Betts is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, estate settlement and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.
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James T Betts is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1968). Educated at Yale Law School (LL.B., 1968) and Yale College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James T Betts is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, estate settlement and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- James practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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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