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About Christopher B. Shella at a glance
Christopher B. Shella is a Member based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Shella, Harris & Aus P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Di (2001), District of Columbia (2001), and Maryland (2004). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1996) and Morehouse College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Nassau County, American and National Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar New York State Defenders Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Christopher B. Shella is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, employment law and 10 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Christopher practices at Shella, Harris & Aus P.C. in Durham, NC
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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