Atty. Christopher A. Shields

Atty. Christopher A. Shields

Christopher A. Shields is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, trust law and 6 other areas of law.

Fayetteville Fayetteville 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (870) 380-3616

Profile Summary

About Christopher A. Shields at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher A. Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

Christopher A. Shields is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Arkansas →

Probate

Christopher A. Shields is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Christopher A. Shields is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher A. Shields

Where is Christopher A. Shields's law office located?
Christopher A. Shields's law practice is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher A. Shields handle?
Christopher A. Shields focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Christopher A. Shields practiced law?
Christopher A. Shields has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Christopher A. Shields go to law school?
Christopher A. Shields earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (University, 1999).
How can I contact Christopher A. Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas School of Law
- 2001
University
Loyola University, International Comparative Law Program, Rome, Italy, European Union Law, Strasbourg, France
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 2001

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