LAWYER PROFILE

James T Shearin

USA 2026

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

Connecticut

23 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Litigation

Business Disputes

Securities Litigation

Banking

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Privacy and Data Security

Professional Liability

Intellectual Property and Technology

Antitrust Litigation

Class Action

Career

James T. (Tim) Shearin is chairman of the firm and former chair of the firm's Litigation Department. He has wide-ranging experience in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, and before arbitration and mediation panels.

Professional Memberships

American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow

International Academy of Trial Lawyers - Fellow

Connecticut Bar Association - Co-chariman, Professionalism Committee; Executive Committee, Federal Practice Section (former co-chairman); Executive Committee, Intellectual Property Section; Executive Committee, Antitrust Section; Financial Institutions Section; former chairman, Federal Judiciary Committee; former chairman, Fair and Impartial Courts Committee; chairman, 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. - past-president and fellow

Personal

Connecticut Business and Industry Association - former director

American Red Cross - past director

Connecticut Legal Services Corp. - past chairman

University of Connecticut Law School Alumni Association, Inc. - past president

University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, Inc. - past chairman

Weston Democratic Town Committee - past chairperson

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Connecticut

Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Shearin is well respected for his handling of commercial disputes. He frequently acts for clients in breach of contract claims and IP litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Atty Shearin is the best lawyer in the business. He quickly sizes up large value, complicated cases and gives the best advice. His work ethic is unmatched and his work product is second-to-none. He is a lawyer of the highest integrity.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
Tim is as good as they come. He is a true master of his craft and makes it look easy while providing exemplary legal services.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
He is extremely effective and efficient. His knowledge and expertise in litigation is unmatched. He is resourceful, always willing to make the extra effort and his attention to detail is indispensable.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA