Richard Lawrence Shea

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7.3

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 40% Elder Law
    10 years, 137 cases (1 example)
  • 10% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
  • 10% Divorce / Separation
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($250-$250/hour)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check

Contact Information

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Languages

  • English

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Endorsements

Endorsements

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I worked with Rich for several years and found him to be a very capable and motivated worker. Rich is not only a highly capable attorney, but has a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Edward Longinotti , Hartford (CT), 7 months ago

Résumé

Licenses

  • 10 years since Richard Lawrence Shea was first licensed to practice law in CT.
  • 1 year since Richard Lawrence Shea was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at The Shea Law Firm 2004–present
Attorney at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates 2001–2004
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Quinnipiac University School of Law Law J.D. 1999
Western Connecticut State University History B.A. 1996

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
2007 Pro Bono Honor Roll Connecticut Bar Association 2008

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Hartford County Bar Association 2007–present
Member State Bar of Texas 2008–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: How soon after the beginning of probate can some...
Richard's answer: The authority of the person in charge of the estate depends on the terms of the Will. An... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Is Your Delay Causing a Breach of Contract? The Connecticut Medicaid Blog 2009
Connecticut Medicaid for Married Couples The Connecticut Medicaid Blog 2008

Cases

Title:
Confidential
Practice Area:
Elder Law
Outcome:
Protected over $900,000
Description:
A family came to me to protect assets from nursing home expenses. Through careful analysis and repositioning of assets I helped them shelter over $...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Medicaid Eligibility Connecticut Medicaid Workshop