Atty. Kara Jean Summa

Atty. Kara Jean Summa

Kara Jean Summa is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, contracts & agreements, state, local and municipal law and 2 other areas of law. Kara has been licensed for 14 years.

Waterbury Waterbury 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Kara Jean Summa at a glance

Kara Jean Summa is an Attorney based in Waterbury, Connecticut, practicing at Summa & Ryan, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2012). Serands clients in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kara Jean Summa is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, contracts & agreements, state, local and municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • Kara has been licensed for 14 years
  • Kara practices at Summa & Ryan, P.C. in Waterbury, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Kara Jean Summa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kara Jean Summa handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Kara Jean Summa is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Kara Jean Summa is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Waterbury 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 Kara Jean Summa

Where is Kara Jean Summa's law office located?
Kara Jean Summa's law practice is located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The firm is Summa & Ryan, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kara Jean Summa handle?
Kara Jean Summa focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Kara Jean Summa practiced law?
Kara Jean Summa has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
How can I contact Kara Jean Summa for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2012

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