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About James D. Shields at a glance
James D. Shields is a Principal based in Addison, Texas, practicing at Shields Legal Group. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern Bankrup (1983). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1983) and St. Mary's University of San Antonio (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Addison, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James D. Shields is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial litigation, contract and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's University of San Antonio in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- James practices at Shields Legal Group in Addison, TX
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James D. Shields is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Addison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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