Atty. Christopher A. Shields
Christopher A. Shields is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trust law and 6 other areas of law.
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Christopher A. Shields is a wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (2001). Educated at University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Loyola University, International Comparative Law Program, Rome, Italy, European Union Law, Strasbourg, France (University, 1999). Serves clients in Fayetteville, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher A. Shields is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trust law and 6 other areas of law
- Christopher received a degree from Loyola University, International Comparative Law Program, Rome, Italy, European Union Law, Strasbourg, France in 1999, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Christopher practices in Fayetteville, AR
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Christopher A. Shields is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why local counsel matters in Arkansas
Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fayetteville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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