Judge Thomas A. Bishop: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

New London Judicial District Superior Court, Department Appellate Matters

Biography

The Hon. Thomas A. Bishop is a judge trial referee for the New London Judicial District Superior Court in Connecticut. Bishop was appointed to the Connecticut Appellate Court by former Governor John Rowland on November 20, 2001. He retired after reaching the mandatory age of retirement in 2011.


Prior to his appointment, Bishop was a judge for the Tolland Judicial District Superior Court, a position to which he was named in 1994. During his tenure there, he held assignments as the Presiding Judge of Family, Support, and Dissolution. He also served in the Family Division in the Hartford Judicial District Superior Court, and he heard cases for the Complex Litigation Docket at the Rockville Judicial District Superior Court.


Before that, he was managing director of Suisman, Shapiro, Wool, Brennan & Gray, a law firm based in New London. He supplemented his practice by teaching dispute resolution and negotiations at the University of Connecticut School of Law. He also served as an attorney trial referee and special master for the New London, Middlesex, and New Haven Judicial Districts.


Bishop earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Notre Dame in 1963. He then spent two years as an Army Intelligence Officer before completing a J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center in 1969. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut (1969) and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (1970).


His memberships have included the New London County Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He also sat as president of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and a member of the Connecticut Criminal Justice Commission.


Bishop was born in New Rochelle, New York.

Recent Cases by Hon. Thomas A. Bishop

On August 9, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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New London County

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New London County, CT

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 27, 2023

On April 18, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Apr 18, 2017

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Oct 19, 2022

On June 15, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Jun 15, 2016

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Oct 25, 2022

On September 29, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge HON THOMAS BISHOP presiding.

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Sep 29, 2014

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Other

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New London County

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New London County, CT

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Nov 27, 2023

On August 8, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Aug 08, 2014

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New London County

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New London County, CT

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Dec 14, 2021

On August 8, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Aug 08, 2014

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Bankruptcy

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Nov 07, 2022

On June 13, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Jun 13, 2014

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Dec 18, 2021

On May 12, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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May 12, 2014

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New London County

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New London County, CT

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Dec 16, 2021

On November 14, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Nov 14, 2013

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New London County, CT

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Dec 17, 2021

On November 4, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Nov 04, 2013

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Dec 16, 2021

On July 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Jul 01, 2013

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Nov 08, 2022

On June 27, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Jun 27, 2013

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Nov 08, 2022

On June 17, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Jun 17, 2013

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Dismissal

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Nov 09, 2022

On June 14, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Jun 14, 2013

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New London County

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New London County, CT

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Dec 15, 2021

On May 21, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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May 21, 2013

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Nov 09, 2022

On April 17, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Apr 17, 2013

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Feb 08, 2022

On April 5, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Apr 05, 2013

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Nov 08, 2022

On March 26, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Mar 26, 2013

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Feb 08, 2022

On February 21, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Feb 21, 2013

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Feb 08, 2022

On February 13, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Feb 13, 2013

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Nov 14, 2022

On February 13, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Feb 13, 2013

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Jan 23, 2022

On February 7, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Nov 15, 2022

On February 6, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Feb 06, 2013

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Feb 08, 2022

On January 11, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of New London County. Judge Thomas A. Bishop presiding.

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Jan 11, 2013

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