Mr Proctor’s practice includes commercial real estate finance and the acquisition, development, leasing and sale of commercial property. He regularly represents banks, hospitals, developers, investors. and businesses in all aspects of commercial real estate and real estate finance. 

James T. “Tim” Shearin, a resident of Newtown, is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and chair of the litigation practice, which serves a large client base ranging from large corporations and major financial institutions to individuals and small businesses.  Mr Shearin “is praised for his preparation and powers of persuasion,” the Chambers guide notes. “Clients report that, regardless of the complexity of a case, he never loses sight of their objectives.” 

Mr Shearin has wide-ranging experience in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels, and before arbitration and mediation boards. He represents clients in the areas of commercial, intellectual property, Internet piracy and computer crimes, banking, securities, antitrust, civil rights, products liability, and general civil litigation. 

Mr Shearin is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and also was recognized recently by the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), which awarded him the prestigious John Eldred Shields Award for Professional Service for his record of outstanding service to the legal profession, the greater community, and the members of the CBA.

In addition to acknowledging a number of individual Pullman & Comley attorneys, Chambers USA recognized Pullman & Comley in the practice areas of Corporate/M&A, Environment and Litigation.  The guide is published by London-based Chambers & Partners, which has been publishing legal directories for 20 years. 

Chambers USA bases its selections on interviews with a range of lawyers and their clients around the country. It bases its rankings on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other categories most valued by clients. 

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