Atty. John Wallace Roberts

Atty. John Wallace Roberts

John Wallace Roberts is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate, real estate and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1954, and has been licensed for 68 years.

Stamford Stamford 68 yrs experience 68 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wallace Roberts at a glance

John Wallace Roberts is a Member based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Roberts & Bates, P.C.. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1958), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1960), U.S. Supreme Court (1963), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1965). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (LL.B., 1958) and Yale University (B.A., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Wallace Roberts is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, probate, real estate and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1954, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • John practices at Roberts & Bates, P.C. in Stamford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John Wallace Roberts's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Wallace Roberts is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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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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 Stamford 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 Wallace Roberts

Where is John Wallace Roberts's law office located?
John Wallace Roberts's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is Roberts & Bates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wallace Roberts handle?
John Wallace Roberts focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John Wallace Roberts practiced law?
John Wallace Roberts has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did John Wallace Roberts go to law school?
John Wallace Roberts earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (B.A., 1954).
How can I contact John Wallace Roberts for a consultation?
You can contact John Wallace Roberts 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 John Wallace Roberts received?
John Wallace Roberts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1958
B.A.
Yale University
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1958
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1960
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979

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