Atty. Lawrence S. Shipman

Atty. Lawrence S. Shipman

Lawrence S. Shipman, Esq. practices in the area of transactional law with an emphasis on commercial real estate.

West Hartford West Hartford 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (860) 255-2399 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Lawrence S. Shipman at a glance

Lawrence S. Shipman is a Partner based in West Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1991). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1990) and Kenyon College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hartford County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in West Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lawrence S. Shipman, Esq. practices in the area of transactional law with an emphasis on commercial real estate
  • Other practice areas include financing
  • entity formation
  • general business transactions
  • residential real estate
  • land use and zoning
  • He has lectured and written articles on business formations and the choice of business entities
  • and on drafting documents to avoid litigation
  • He is a graduate of Kenyon College (B.A. 1987) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D. 1990)
  • His previous employment includes Schatz & Schatz, Ribicoff & Kotkin, Law Offices of Mark S. Shipman and Killian, Donohue & Shipman
  • Mr. Shipman also served as General Counsel to First Connecticut Life Insurance Company, where he specialized in insurance regulation, policy drafting and licensing
  • He is a co-founder and co-managing partner of Shipman, Sosensky & Marks, LLC. Mr. Shipman currently resides in Essex, Connecticut where he serves on the Zoning Commission and Inland Wetlands Commission
  • Previously he served on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Inland Wetlands Commission in the Town of Bloomfield
  • He is admitted to the Connecticut bar and U.S
  • District Court, District of Connecticut and is a member of the Hartford County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence S. Shipman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence S. Shipman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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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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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

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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 West 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 Lawrence S. Shipman

Where is Lawrence S. Shipman's law office located?
Lawrence S. Shipman's law practice is located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence S. Shipman handle?
Lawrence S. Shipman focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Lawrence S. Shipman practiced law?
Lawrence S. Shipman has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Lawrence S. Shipman go to law school?
Lawrence S. Shipman earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Lawrence S. Shipman for a consultation?
You can contact Lawrence S. Shipman 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 Lawrence S. Shipman received?
Lawrence S. Shipman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1990
B.A.
Kenyon College
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1991

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