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James I. Motes

James I. Motes (“Jim”) joins Dolan Divorce Lawyers as a litigation attorney after receiving his juris doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law.  Prior to attending law school, Attorney. Motes received his B.A. from the University of Dallas, his M.A.T. from the University of Massachusetts, and his 6th Year Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision from the NEAG School of Education at UConn.

During law school, Attorney Motes interned for the Connecticut Attorney General’s office in the Public Health and Education section, and for a private law firm in Westport, Connecticut focused on Education Law.  He served three years on the Student Bar Association, including two years as the Parliamentarian.  In addition, he received his Human Rights Certificate from UConn.

 

Before joining Dolan Divorce Lawyers, Attorney Motes was a public school educator, teaching high school Latin, English, and Theater Arts.  He lives in Portland with his wife and children, where he serves as the Chair of the Ethics Commission.

Practice areas

High Asset and High Income Divorce
High Asset and High Income Divorce
Custody and Visitation
Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Child Support
Premarital Agreements
Premarital Agreements
Temporary Family Restraining Orders
Temporary Family Restraining Orders
Civil Protection Orders
Civil Protection Orders

Bar admissions

  • State of Connecticut

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT (J.D.)
  • University of Connecticut Neag School of Education (6th Year)
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (M.A.T.)
  • University of Dallas, Irving, TX (B.A.)

Professional Associations

  • New Haven County Bar Association
  • Middlesex County Bar Association
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Council of Parent and Attorney Advocates (COPAA)
  • Special Education and Equity for Kids of Connecticut (SEEK of CT)

Community Involvement

  • Town of Portland, Ethics Commission Chairman
  • Portland, CT Lions Club
  • Classical Association of Connecticut, CT State Latin Day Committee
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James I. Motes (“Jim”) joins Dolan Divorce Lawyers as a litigation attorney after receiving his juris doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law.  Prior to attending law school, Attorney. Motes received his B.A. from the University of Dallas, his M.A.T. from the University of Massachusetts, and his 6th Year Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision from the NEAG School of Education at UConn.

During law school, Attorney Motes interned for the Connecticut Attorney General’s office in the Public Health and Education section, and for a private law firm in Westport, Connecticut focused on Education Law.  He served three years on the Student Bar Association, including two years as the Parliamentarian.  In addition, he received his Human Rights Certificate from UConn.

 

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