Atty. David S Shields II

Atty. David S Shields II

David S Shields II is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, maritime law, insurance and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Stonington Stonington 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About David S Shields II at a glance

David S Shields II is a Member based in Stonington, Connecticut, practicing at Shields, David S., II. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1984), New York (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1984) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1976). Active member of Greenwich, Connecticut and American Bar Associations Stamford Norwalk Regional Bar Association Connecticut Maritime Association International Refrigerated Transportation Association, Inc. Serands clients in Stonington, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David S Shields II is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, maritime law, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • David practices at Shields, David S., II in Stonington, CT

Practice Areas Explained

David S Shields II's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S Shields II

Where is David S Shields II's law office located?
David S Shields II's law practice is located in Stonington, Connecticut. The firm is Shields, David S., II. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S Shields II handle?
David S Shields II focuses on real estate, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has David S Shields II practiced law?
David S Shields II has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David S Shields II go to law school?
David S Shields II earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact David S Shields II for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1984
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1984
New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1988

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