Atty. Christopher John Shields
Christopher John Shields is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, condominium and homeowners association, condominium and planned development law and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Canisius College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Christopher John Shields is a Partner based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Pavese Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, commercial re, and hoa. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), Florida (1984), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at Canisius College (B.A., 1979) and State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Editorial Board, (General Counsel) Gulfshore Business Magazine. Serves clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher John Shields is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, condominium and homeowners association, condominium and planned development law and 3 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Canisius College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Christopher practices at Pavese Law Firm in Fort Myers, FL
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Christopher John Shields is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Myers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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