Atty. David George Shields

Atty. David George Shields

Mr. David George Shields is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, appellate practice, banking and 18 other areas of law.

Altamonte Springs Altamonte Springs 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About David George Shields at a glance

David George Shields is a contracts, trusts, probate, business, and real estate attorney based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1988), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1991). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1987) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Altamonte Springs, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David George Shields is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, appellate practice, banking and 18 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices in Altamonte Springs, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David George Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Altamonte Springs 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David George Shields

Where is David George Shields's law office located?
David George Shields's law practice is located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David George Shields handle?
David George Shields focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David George Shields practiced law?
David George Shields has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David George Shields go to law school?
David George Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact David George Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1987
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1991

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