Atty. John Burns Farley

Atty. John Burns Farley

John Burns Farley is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, litigation & dispute resolution, appellate. John received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Hartford Hartford 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Burns Farley at a glance

John Burns Farley is a litigation, appellate, and energy attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1987), District of Connecticut (1988), New York (1988), and Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1989). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Georgetown University (A.B. University, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations American Academy of Appellate Lawyers American Bar Foundation Connecticut Bar Association Hartford County Bar Association American Bar Association - Council of Appellate Lawyers TIPS Appellate Advocacy Committee. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Burns Farley is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, litigation & dispute resolution, appellate
  • John received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John Burns Farley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Burns Farley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

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

John Burns Farley is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Connecticut →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Burns Farley is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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 John Burns Farley

Where is John Burns Farley's law office located?
John Burns Farley's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Burns Farley handle?
John Burns Farley focuses on litigation, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John Burns Farley practiced law?
John Burns Farley has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Burns Farley go to law school?
John Burns Farley earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B. University, 1980).
How can I contact John Burns Farley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Burns Farley received?
John Burns Farley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1987
A.B. University
Georgetown University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1987
District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1988
Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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