Atty. Robert M Shields, Jr

Atty. Robert M Shields, Jr

Robert M Shields, Jr is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appellate litigation, mediation and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Hartford Hartford 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Robert M Shields, Jr at a glance

Robert M Shields, Jr is an Of Counsel based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Horton, Dowd, Bartschi & Levesque, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1978) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hartford County and Connecticut Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert M Shields, Jr is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appellate litigation, mediation and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Robert practices at Horton, Dowd, Bartschi & Levesque, P.C. in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Robert M Shields, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M Shields, Jr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Mediation & Arbitration

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

Robert M Shields, Jr is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Connecticut →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 Robert M Shields, Jr

Where is Robert M Shields, Jr's law office located?
Robert M Shields, Jr's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Horton, Dowd, Bartschi & Levesque, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert M Shields, Jr handle?
Robert M Shields, Jr focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Robert M Shields, Jr practiced law?
Robert M Shields, Jr has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Robert M Shields, Jr go to law school?
Robert M Shields, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Robert M Shields, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert M Shields, Jr received?
Robert M Shields, Jr's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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