Atty. David Joseph Shields

Atty. David Joseph Shields

David Joseph Shields is a lawyer practicing civil rights, internet, technology law and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Bryant College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Cambridge Cambridge 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David Joseph Shields at a glance

David Joseph Shields is a Coun. based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on contracts, ip, m&a, civil rights, and internet. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1995). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1995) and Bryant College (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Joseph Shields is a lawyer practicing civil rights, internet, technology law and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Bryant College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David Joseph Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Joseph Shields is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Massachusetts →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

David Joseph Shields is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cambridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Joseph Shields

Where is David Joseph Shields's law office located?
David Joseph Shields's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Joseph Shields handle?
David Joseph Shields focuses on contracts, ip, m&a, civil rights, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David Joseph Shields practiced law?
David Joseph Shields has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Joseph Shields go to law school?
David Joseph Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact David Joseph Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1995
B.S.
Bryant College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1995

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