About Mark S. Shipman

Mark Shipman, Esq.'s practice is focused on complex corporate and real estate litigation, litigation, administrative law and regulatory matters. He also handles complex land use transactions. A graduate of the University of Connecticut (B.A. 1959) and its School of Law (LLB 1962). He was Managing Partner and Chairman of the Litigation Department at Schatz & Schatz, Ribicoff & Kotkin in Hartford, Connecticut, where he practiced for thirty (30) years. From 1992 to 1995 Mr. Shipman served variously, as General Counsel, Vice President and President of First Connecticut Life Insurance Company. From 1995 to 1999 he was President of Insurance Consulting Associates, LLC. He is currently a Principal in the firm of Shipman, Sosensky & Marks, LLC. Mr. Shipman has served as an Assistant States Attorney for the State of Connecticut and as Councilman, Board of Education Member, Charter Commission Chairman and Corporation Counsel for the Town of Newington. He is a past Chairman of the Greater Hartford Transit District and past Vice Chairman of the Commission on Medicolegal Investigations of the State of Connecticut. Mr. Shipman has served as Special Counsel to the Department of Transportation of the State of Connecticut in litigation involving the compact with the State of New York concerning Metro North Railroad; and to investigate irregularities in paving contracts. He also served as Special Counsel to the Comptroller of the State of Connecticut in matters related to the acquisition of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut, Inc. by Anthem Insurance Company, Inc. Mr. Shipman has served as Special Counsel to the Metropolitan District Commission and to the cities of Bridgeport, Stamford, Newington and West Hartford in various complex litigation matters. He has served as an expert witness in numerous matters concerning legal ethics and responsibilities in the area of real estate transactions and real estate related litigation. He is a

 

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Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Litigation
  • Administrative Law
  • Other 1
    • Land Use

Practice Details

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  • Firm Information
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    Partner
    Firm Name
    Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1962, Connecticut
    1963, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    1967, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
    1973, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Hartford County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    National Institute of Municipal Legal Officers
    ARIAS.
    Bar Fellowship
    of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences where he served as its Vice President and as Chairman of its Jurisprudence Section. He has served as an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and the American Dispute Resolution Center in matters involving complex corporate litigation; and as a Special Master in both State and Federal Courts. Mr. Shipman is a resident of Bloomfield. He is admitted to the Connecticut Bar, the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is an active member of the Hartford County Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Shipman has been consistently recognized as being among the top 5% of business litigators by Connecticut Magazine, New England Super Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Magazine. Mr. Shipman is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory. Fellow: American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Vice President, 1984-1986; Executive Committee, 1981-1984; Chairman, Jurisprudence Section, 1979).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Connecticut
    Class of 1962
    LL.B.
    Other Education
    University of Connecticut
    Class of 1959
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born 1937 (Deceased)

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Partner at Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC
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Corporate Center West433 South Main Street, Suite 319West Hartford, CT 06110U.S.A.

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  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mark S. Shipman was admitted in 1962 to the State of Connecticut.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mark S. Shipman is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Mark S. Shipman has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has 5 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC was established in 2014.