Atty. Dennis Leo Shields
Dennis Leo Shields is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, insurance defense law, litigation. Dennis received a degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Dennis Leo Shields is a litigation and insurance attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Western State University at San Diego (J.D., 1986) and Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego CA Western State University, San Diego CA (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dennis Leo Shields is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, insurance defense law, litigation
- Dennis received a degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Dennis practices in San Diego, CA
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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