Atty. Elizabeth Shields

Atty. Elizabeth Shields

Elizabeth Shields is a lawyer practicing consumer, corporate, criminal and 8 other areas of law. Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Claremont College in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Elizabeth Shields at a glance

Elizabeth Shields is a contracts, criminal defense, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and Florida Connecticut (2009). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1999) and Claremont College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elizabeth Shields is a lawyer practicing consumer, corporate, criminal and 8 other areas of law
  • Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Claremont College in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Elizabeth practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Elizabeth Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elizabeth Shields

Where is Elizabeth Shields's law office located?
Elizabeth Shields's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elizabeth Shields handle?
Elizabeth Shields focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Elizabeth Shields practiced law?
Elizabeth Shields has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Elizabeth Shields go to law school?
Elizabeth Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Elizabeth Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1999
B.A.
Claremont College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
Florida Connecticut
Admitted: 2009

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