Atty. James W Sherman

Atty. James W Sherman

James W Sherman is a lawyer practicing residential real estate, wills, trust law and 1 other area of law. James received a A.B. degree from Tufts University in 1950, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Ellington Ellington 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About James W Sherman at a glance

James W Sherman is a residential, wills, trusts, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Ellington, Connecticut. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1959) and Connecticut (1960). Educated at American University (LL.B., 1959) and Tufts University (A.B., 1950). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Ellington, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W Sherman is a lawyer practicing residential real estate, wills, trust law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Tufts University in 1950, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices in Ellington, CT

Practice Areas Explained

James W Sherman's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

James W Sherman is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Connecticut →

Wills

James W Sherman is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Connecticut →

Trusts

James W Sherman is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

James W Sherman is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Ellington 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 W Sherman

Where is James W Sherman's law office located?
James W Sherman's law practice is located in Ellington, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W Sherman handle?
James W Sherman focuses on residential, wills, trusts, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has James W Sherman practiced law?
James W Sherman has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James W Sherman go to law school?
James W Sherman earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (A.B., 1950).
How can I contact James W Sherman for a consultation?
You can contact James W Sherman 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 W Sherman received?
James W Sherman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
American University
- 1959
A.B.
Tufts University
- 1950

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1959
Connecticut
Admitted: 1960

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