Atty. Robert E. Kaelin
Bob Kaelin, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a dedicated commercial litigator at Harris Beach Murtha. With substantial experience in advocating for clients, Bob represents them in both state and federal trial and appellate courts.
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Robert E. Kaelin is an attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practforg at Harris Beach Murtha. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Hartford) (2023). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bob Kaelin, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a dedicated commercial litigator at Harris Beach Murtha
- With substantial experience in advocating for clients, Bob represents them in both state and federal trial and appellate courts
- He also handles arbitration and mediation cases, serving as a respected panel arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association
- Bob's clientele includes community banks, national restaurant chains, and commercial real estate companies
- In his practice, Bob frequently represents commercial landlords and tenants in various disputes
- He often appears in Housing Court Sessions throughout Connecticut, focusing on commercial eviction and landlord collection matters
- His knowledge extends to enforcing exclusive use provisions and handling Common Area Maintenance (CAM) audit claims
- Bob has contributed to the field by writing and lecturing on Connecticut's Summary Process Eviction Statute
- Bob's recognized practice areas include Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Commercial Litigation, further illustrating his comprehensive approach to legal representation
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practforg law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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