Shawn Smith
About Shawn Smith
Shawn Smith is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Shawn Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: McCarter & English LLP
Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Hartford, CT
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