James T Shearin is a lawyer practicing litigation, business disputes, intellectual property litigation and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut, and has been licensed for 40 years. James practices at Pullman & Comley, LLC in Bridgeport, CT.
Professional Affiliations
Appointed by the Governor of Connecticut to the Judicial Compensation Commission (2012)
Appointed by the Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Program Advisory Panel (2009 - 2013)
Appointed Co-counsel to the Federal Grievance Committee by the Judges of the U.S. District Court (1997 - 2003), and a member of the Magistrate Judge Reappointment Committee (2011-2013)
American Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Federal Practice Section (former co-chairman)
Executive Committee, Intellectual Property Section
Executive Committee, Antitrust Section
Financial Institutions Section
chairman, Federal Judiciary Committee
chairman, Fair and Impartial Courts Committee
chairman, CBA Nominating Committee (2013-2014)
chairman, Audit Committee (2009-2013)
Connecticut Bar Association House of Delegates (2006 - current)
Raymond Baldwin Inn of Court - bencher, former secretary and vice president
Connecticut Bar Foundation, Inc. - president and fellow
Law Firm Alliance - Executive Committee
Connecticut Business & Industry Association - board of directors
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association
Federal Circuit Bar Association
Federal Bar Council
Greater Bridgeport Bar Association - past president
Superior Court attorney trial referee and arbitrator
Special Master in Federal Court
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of litigation - securities, antitrust, banking and finance, intellectual property and commercial litigation since 2006
Listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers to Businesses in the area of litigation: general commercial since 2004
Selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2006 to 2013 in the area of business litigation; listed among the Top 10 Connecticut Super Lawyers 2011/2012 and among the Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers 2010, 2011,2012, New England Super Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, 2012 and 2013
Recognized among the top Connecticut litigation attorneys in 2011, 2012 and 2013 in Benchmark Litigation - The Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys
Recipient of John Eldred Shields Professional Service Award from the Connecticut Bar Association, 2009, for outstanding service to the legal profession, the members of the CBA and the greater community
Received the highest peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell (AV)
Clerkships
Law clerk for U.S. District Court Judge Peter C. Dorsey, 1986 to 1988
News & Events
PRESS RELEASE: Pullman & Comley Recognized in Six Practice Areas By Chambers USA
PRESS RELEASE: Pullman & Comley Chairman Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
PRESS RELEASE: Pullman & Comley Attorneys Named to 2013 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
SEMINAR: Connecticut Bar Association Professionalism Symposium
PRESS RELEASE: Pullman & Comley, LLC and People's United Bank Host Successful Greater Bridgeport 'Celebrating Diversity' Business Reception
IN THE NEWS: James T. Shearin Named Chairman
PRESS RELEASE: James T. Shearin Named as Pullman & Comley Chairman
PRESS RELEASE: Pullman & Comley Attorneys Recognized as 2014 Best Lawyers in America
Publications & Alerts
CYBER LAW TRACKER: Privacy Victory in Europe: EU's Highest Court Requires Google To Comply With An Individual's Demand To Be Forgotten.
CYBER LAW TRACKER: Now is the Time to Take Proactive Measures in Cybersecurity
CYBER LAW TRACKER: A Year in the Making, White House Unveils Final Cybersecurity Framework
CYBER LAW TRACKER: January 28th is Data Privacy Day!
CYBER LAW TRACKER: President Obama Announces NSA Reforms
CYBER LAW TRACKER: Recall Total v. Federal Ins. Co. - No Coverage for Data Breach under Commercial General Liability Policy
Connecticut Jurisprudence on E-Commerce Contracts of Adhesion: Page Not Found?
CYBER LAW TRACKER: Measures to Avoid Being Held for Ransom by CryptoLocker
CYBER LAW TRACKER: Cybersquatting Ruling in the Ninth Circuit
CYBER LAW TRACKER: CERT Updates CryptoLocker Ransomware Alert
LAW ALERT: Law Firm Internal Privilege: UPDATE
The Importance of Upholding an Independent Judiciary
Law Should Sway Court, Not Politics
Oral Advocacy in Connecticut's Courts
Fix the System Through Early Intervention
National Banks: Where does Diversity Jurisdiction Lie?
Prioritizing Legal Services for the Poor: A Difficult Task
Notes from District Retreat at St. Clement's Castle
Notice Pleadings Versus Fact Pleading- Which is Better?
Medical Malpracitce Liability: It's Not Just for Doctors Anymore Member: Professional Affiliations Appointed by the Governor of Connecticut to the Judicial Compensation Commission Appointed by the Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Program Advisory Panel Appointed Co-counsel to the Federal Grievance Committee by the Judges of the U.S. District Court (1997 - 2003), and a member of the Magistrate Judge Reappointment Committee (2011-2013) American Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Federal Practice Section (former co-chairman); Executive Committee, Intellectual Property Section; Executive Committee, Antitrust Section; Chairman Federal Judiciary Committee; Chairman, Fair and Impartial Courts Committee; Chairman, CBA Nominating Committee (2013-2014), Connecticut Bar Association House of Delegates Raymond Baldwin Inn of Court - Bencher, Former Secretary and Vice President Connecticut Bar Foundation, Inc. - Vice President and Fellow Law Firm Alliance - Executive Committee American Intellectual Property Law Association Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association Federal Circuit Bar Association Federal Bar Council Greater Bridgeport Bar Association - past president Superior Court attorney trial referee and arbitrator Special Master in Federal Court
850 Main StreetP.O. Box 7006Bridgeport, CT 06601-7006U.S.A.
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