Atty. Michael Paul Botelho

Atty. Michael Paul Botelho

Michael Paul Botelho is a lawyer practicing public finance, bond finance, community development and 17 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Hartford Hartford 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Michael Paul Botelho at a glance

Michael Paul Botelho is a Principal based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1991) and Massachusetts (2021). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Paul Botelho is a lawyer practicing public finance, bond finance, community development and 17 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. in Hartford, CT

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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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Where is Michael Paul Botelho's law office located?
Michael Paul Botelho's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael Paul Botelho has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Bar Admissions

Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1991
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2021

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