Atty. Robert J. Cooney
Robert J. Cooney is a lawyer practicing litigation, defense, environmental and 1 other area of law.
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Robert J. Cooney is a Partner based in Trumbull, Connecticut, practicing at Williams, Cooney & Sheehy, LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1960), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1963), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.B., 1960) and Fairfield University (B.S.S., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bridgeport (President, 1983-1984), The Connecticut and American (Member, Civil Justice Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Trumbull, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert J. Cooney is a lawyer practicing litigation, defense, environmental and 1 other area of law
- Robert J. received a B.S.S. degree from Fairfield University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Robert J. practices at Williams, Cooney & Sheehy, LLP in Trumbull, CT
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Robert J. Cooney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Cooney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert J. Cooney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert J. Cooney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Robert J. Cooney is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Connecticut →
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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 Trumbull 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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