Where did Roger Sherman establish his legal career?
Litchfield County, Connecticut
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Providence, Rhode Island
New Haven, Connecticut
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Roger Sherman established his legal career in Litchfield County, Connecticut. After studying law under Jared Ingersoll, Sherman began practicing law in Litchfield in 1743. He quickly became one of the most successful lawyers in the county and served as a judge for several years. In 1761, he was elected to the Connecticut General Assembly, where he served until 1774.
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