Atty. Sheldon A Messinger

Atty. Sheldon A Messinger

Sheldon A Messinger is a lawyer practicing family. Sheldon received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

New Haven New Haven 60 Years Experience 60 year
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About Sheldon A Messinger at a glance

Sheldon A Messinger is a Member based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Sheldon A. Messinger. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1966), Massachusetts (1966), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1966), and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1968). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1966) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Haven County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheldon A Messinger is a lawyer practicing family
  • Sheldon received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Sheldon practices at Sheldon A. Messinger in New Haven, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Sheldon A Messinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon A Messinger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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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 New Haven 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 venue, 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 Sheldon A Messinger's law office located?
Sheldon A Messinger's law practice is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm is Sheldon A. Messinger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheldon A Messinger handle?
Sheldon A Messinger focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Sheldon A Messinger practiced law?
Sheldon A Messinger has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Sheldon A Messinger go to law school?
Sheldon A Messinger earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
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What awards or recognition has Sheldon A Messinger received?
Sheldon A Messinger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1966
B.A.
University of Connecticut
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1966
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973

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