Atty. William Gilbert Shields

Atty. William Gilbert Shields

William Gilbert Shields is a lawyer practicing personal injury, auto accidents and injuries, motorcycle accidents and 33 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Gilbert Shields at a glance

William Gilbert Shields is a Principal based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at The Shields Law Firm, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, truck accidents, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974) and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1974) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chesterfield Bar Association Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Gilbert Shields is a lawyer practicing personal injury, auto accidents and injuries, motorcycle accidents and 33 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at The Shields Law Firm, PLLC in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Gilbert Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Gilbert Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William Gilbert Shields is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Wills

William Gilbert Shields is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Gilbert Shields is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Truck Accidents

William Gilbert Shields is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

William Gilbert Shields is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Gilbert Shields

Where is William Gilbert Shields's law office located?
William Gilbert Shields's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is The Shields Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gilbert Shields handle?
William Gilbert Shields focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, truck accidents, child custody. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Gilbert Shields practiced law?
William Gilbert Shields has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Gilbert Shields go to law school?
William Gilbert Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact William Gilbert Shields for a consultation?
You can contact William Gilbert Shields directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Gilbert Shields received?
William Gilbert Shields's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1974
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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