Atty. Matthew Eric Shames

Atty. Matthew Eric Shames

Matthew Eric Shames is a lawyer practicing business, corporate & incorporation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 21 J. Erfahrung 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Eric Shames at a glance

Matthew Eric Shames is a formation and business attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law, (J.D., 2005) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Eric Shames is a lawyer practicing business, corporate & incorporation
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Eric Shames's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Eric Shames handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Matthew Eric Shames's law office located?
Matthew Eric Shames's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Eric Shames handle?
Matthew Eric Shames focuses on formation, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Matthew Eric Shames practiced law?
Matthew Eric Shames has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Eric Shames go to law school?
Matthew Eric Shames earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law,
- 2005
University of Pennsylvania B.A.
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Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005

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