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James T Betts

James T Betts

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One Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103

Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Settlement and 3 more

About James T Betts

James T Betts is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, estate settlement and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years. James practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT.

James T Betts (Hartford, Connecticut)

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James T Betts got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 4
    • Trusts
    • Estate Settlement
    • Trust Administration
    • Private Clients

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1968, Connecticut
    Memberships

    Professional Affiliations

    •American Bar Association
    •Connecticut Bar Association
    •Hartford County Bar Association
    •Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford: Former President
    •Greater Hartford YMCA: Director: Former Chairman
    •Yale Club of Hartford: Director: Former President

    Bar Fellowship
    American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
    •Board of Editors,Yale Law Review

    Publications

    February 20, 2014 Trusts and Estates Newsletter

    February 19, 2013 Federal Legislation Avoids Fiscal Cliff for Gift and Estate Tax

    July 23, 2012 Not So Fast: The Complexities of Making Lifetime Gifts Using the $5.12 Million Federal Gift Tax Exemption

    December 2011 Federal and Connecticut Estate Tax Recap

    May 19, 2011 Retroactive Connecticut Estate and Gift Tax Legislation Passed

    February 15, 2011 Estate and Gift Tax Changes

    December 21, 2010 New Legislation Affects Federal Estate, Gift, and GST Taxes

    November 2010 Year-End Planning Reminders

    January 29, 2010 Important Estate Tax Law Changes Now in Effect

    News

    August 18, 2014 Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 39 Firm Attorneys

    October 21, 2013 CT Attorneys Recognized as 2013 Super Lawyers

    August 15, 2013 Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 35 Firm Attorneys

    October 22, 2012 Super Lawyers Recognizes 51 Lawyers from Firm

    August 24, 2012 Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 37 Firm Attorneys

    September 2, 2011 Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 30 Lawyers from the Firm

    April 2011 35 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named a Top Lawyer in Hartford County

    October 28, 2010 Super Lawyers Recognizes 47 Lawyers From Shipman & Goodwin LLP

    September 23, 2010 Best Lawyers In America Recognizes 27 Lawyers from Shipman & Goodwin LLP

    October 27, 2009 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

    August 10, 2009 25 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as 2010 Best Lawyers in America

    March 2, 2009 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars and Featured in Connecticut Magazine

    December 4, 2008 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as 2009 Best Lawyers in America

    November 7, 2008 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

    April 25, 2008 Attorneys Named By Super Lawyers

    September 1, 2007 Nineteen Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2008

    February 1, 2006 Thirty-Five Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named Connecticut Super Lawyers

    September 1, 2005 Seventeen Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2006 Member:

    Professional Affiliations

    •American Bar Association
    •Connecticut Bar Association
    •Hartford County Bar Association
    •Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford: Former President
    •Greater Hartford YMCA: Director; Former Chairman
    •Yale Club of Hartford: Director; Former President

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Yale Law School
    Class of 1968
    LL.B.
    cum laude

    Yale Law School
    Class of 1968
    LL.B.
    1968 Order of the Coif
    Other Education
    Yale College
    Class of 1965
    B.A.
    summa cum laude

James T Betts

Partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP
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One Constitution PlazaHartford, CT 06103U.S.A.

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