Jeanmarie B. Shea
About Jeanmarie B. Shea
Jeanmarie B. Shea is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Jeanmarie B. Shea is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Cohn Birnbaum & Shea PC
Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Hartford, CT
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