Atty. John E Wertam

Atty. John E Wertam

John E Wertam is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, counseling, permitting and transactional support, environmental and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Maine in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About John E Wertam at a glance

John E Wertam is an Of Counsel based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, education, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of CT (1986). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Maine (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Connecticut Bar Association: Environmental Law Section, Executive Committee •Connecticut Business and Industry Association: Environmental Policies Council •Connecticut Environmental Forum: Chair, Board of Directors. Serves clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E Wertam is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, counseling, permitting and transactional support, environmental and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Maine in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John E Wertam's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

John E Wertam is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 venue, 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 E Wertam

Where is John E Wertam's law office located?
John E Wertam's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Shipman & Goodwin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E Wertam handle?
John E Wertam focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John E Wertam practiced law?
John E Wertam has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John E Wertam go to law school?
John E Wertam earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact John E Wertam for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E Wertam received?
John E Wertam's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1986
B.S.
University of Maine
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of CT
Admitted: 1986

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