Atty. Christopher Mark Shields

Atty. Christopher Mark Shields

Christopher Mark Shields is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, general corporate counsel, securities. Christopher received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Richmond Richmond 30 Years Experience 30 year

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About Christopher Mark Shields at a glance

Christopher Mark Shields is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania New Jersey (1996). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Villanova University (B.S. Acct., 1988). Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Mark Shields is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, general corporate counsel, securities
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from Villanova University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Christopher practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Mark Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher Mark Shields is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Securities Law

Christopher Mark Shields is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 venue, 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

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Where is Christopher Mark Shields's law office located?
Christopher Mark Shields's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Mark Shields handle?
Christopher Mark Shields focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Christopher Mark Shields practiced law?
Christopher Mark Shields has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Christopher Mark Shields go to law school?
Christopher Mark Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Acct., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1995
B.S. Acct.
Villanova University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania New Jersey
Admitted: 1996

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