Atty. David Thomas Shivas
David Thomas Shivas is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, consumer fraud, contract litigation and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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David Thomas Shivas is a contracts, criminal defense, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Rockaway, New Jersey. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001), United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2001), and New York (2003). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Colby College (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Rockaway, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Thomas Shivas is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, consumer fraud, contract litigation and 6 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
- David practices in Rockaway, NJ
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockaway are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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