James T. Flaherty has been practicing law for over 40 years. He uses a team approach to solve the problems created by divorce, working with four talented attorneys and three experienced and hard-working paralegals. In his practice he deals with family law trials often involving large marital estates, complex custody issues, and post judgment enforcement issues. He also frequently receives referrals from other members of the family bar requesting that he try or co-chair their family cases in which there is little or no prospect of settlement.
Attorney Flaherty has been selected to Connecticut Super Lawyers in every year since 2009. Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Attorney Flaherty also maintains a "Preeminent AV rating" with Martindale Hubbel and Lawyers.com for ethical standards and legal ability.
In addition to his trial practice, Attorney Flaherty utilizes private mediation to assist couples seeking to amicably end their marriages. He provides legal counsel in family law matters involving domestic violence, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, gay and lesbian family law, father's rights, restraining orders, spousal support, child support, separation agreements, and uncontested divorce. Attorney Flaherty also has experience in civil and criminal litigation such as DUI defense.
A Special Master in the Tolland and Hartford Judicial Districts, Attorney Flaherty has also been selected to serve as a Special Master for the Regional Family Trial Docket in Middletown. He has lectured on various family law topics educating young family law attorneys in this field. Attorney Flaherty is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court for Connecticut, and is a member of the American, Connecticut and Hartford Bar Associations, as well as the American and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He has extensive trial experience in both the family courts and civil courts throughout Connecticut.
Attorney Flaherty received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tufts University in 1968 and was in the top 10% of his graduating class at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. He was also selected to serve as a law clerk to the Appellate Session of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut. Prior to law school, Attorney Flaherty served a six-year term with the United States Navy, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant. Attorney Flaherty served a tour of duty in Vietnam and in the Pentagon as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Legislative Affairs for the Navy.
Practice areas
West Hartford Attorney James T. Flaherty of Flaherty Legal Group, LLC practices divorce and family law in famliy courts throughout Connecticut. He practiced in Hartford for 33 years prior to opening Flaherty Legal Group in 2010 near West Hartford Center. He and his two talented partners and dedicated staff of paraprofessionals utilize a team approach to solving the problems created by the breakdown of family relationships.
44 years
Connecticut Attorney James Flaherty handles family law cases in Hartford, West Hartford and in most family courts in the state of Connecticut. He has been selected to Connecticut Super Lawyers in every year since 2009, and maintains an AV Preeminent rating on Martindale for legal ability and ethical standards. Attorney James Flaherty is known for being an innovative and determined trial attorney who explores every opportunity for mediated settlement.
44 years
Languages spoken
English
Flaherty Legal Group, LLC
41 N Main St #201
West Hartford, CT, 06107
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CT | Active | 1977 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 26 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers 2017 | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers 2016 | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers 2015 | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers 2014 | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers 2013 | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers 2012 | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Connecticut Super Lawyers 2011 | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
New England Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
New England Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Flaherty Legal Group, LLC | 2010 - Present |
Senior Partner | O'Connell, Flaherty & Attmore, LLC | 1982 - 2010 |
Partner | Danaher, O'Connell, Attmore, Tedford & Flaherty | 1980 - 1982 |
Attorney | Danaher, Lewis & Tamoney | 1977 - 1980 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Connecticut Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
Tufts University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1968 |
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Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
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I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
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I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Daniel Adelman, Family Attorney on Mar 8, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.Jim is a brilliant lawyer. He is a true advocate, honest and highly ethical.It is truely a learning experience to have a case with Jim.
Leo Diana, Family Attorney on Feb 21, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer as their is no one more competent and capable than Jim. His style is unique and his skill in the courtroom is only matched by his ability to negotiate reasonable agreements. He has the respect of the bench and the bar.