Atty. Christopher Patrick Shema
Mr. Christopher Patrick Shema is a lawyer practicing burglary, divorce, family law and 3 other areas of law.
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Christopher Patrick Shema is a Member based in Terre Haute, Indiana, practicing at Shema Law Firm. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S (1988), and Indiana (1995). Educated at College of William and Mary (J.D., 1988) and George Mason University (B.S., 1980). Active member of Norfolk/Portsmouth and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serves clients in Terre Haute, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Christopher Patrick Shema is a lawyer practicing burglary, divorce, family law and 3 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.S. degree from George Mason University in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Christopher practices at Shema Law Firm in Terre Haute, IN
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Christopher Patrick Shema's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Patrick Shema handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Terre Haute are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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