Atty. John Robert Reese

Atty. John Robert Reese

John Robert Reese is a lawyer practicing estate and trust planning, estate settlements, trust administration. John received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.

New Canaan New Canaan 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About John Robert Reese at a glance

John Robert Reese is a Member based in New Canaan, Connecticut, practicing at Reese, Hirsch, Shoults & Harrison, LLC. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on trusts and probate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1965). Educated at Yale University Law School (LL.B., 1965) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New Canaan, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Robert Reese is a lawyer practicing estate and trust planning, estate settlements, trust administration
  • John received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at Reese, Hirsch, Shoults & Harrison, LLC in New Canaan, CT and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert Reese's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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 New Canaan 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 Robert Reese

Where is John Robert Reese's law office located?
John Robert Reese's law practice is located in New Canaan, Connecticut. The firm is Reese, Hirsch, Shoults & Harrison, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert Reese handle?
John Robert Reese focuses on trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John Robert Reese practiced law?
John Robert Reese has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John Robert Reese go to law school?
John Robert Reese earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact John Robert Reese for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Robert Reese received?
John Robert Reese's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Yale University Law School
- 1965
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1962

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1965

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