Atty. John T. Harris

Atty. John T. Harris

John T. Harris is a lawyer practicing fidelity and surety law, insurance coverage and defense law, construction law and 3 other areas of law.

Hartford Hartford 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Harris at a glance

John T. Harris is an Attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1967), California (1974), Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, Southern District of California and Southe (1979), and Pennsylvania (1985). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1967) and Princeton University (B.S.E., 1964). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John T. Harris is a lawyer practicing fidelity and surety law, insurance coverage and defense law, construction law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • John practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance 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 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 T. Harris

Where is John T. Harris's law office located?
John T. Harris'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 T. Harris handle?
John T. Harris focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John T. Harris practiced law?
John T. Harris has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did John T. Harris go to law school?
John T. Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S.E., 1964).
How can I contact John T. Harris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1967
B.S.E.
Princeton University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1967
California
Admitted: 1974
Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, Southern District of California and Southe
Admitted: 1979
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985

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