Atty. George Thomas Shields
George Thomas Shields is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil rights, criminal law - defense and 10 other areas of law. George received a degree from Vanderbilt Law School, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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George Thomas Shields is a criminal defense, family law, litigation, civil rights, and elder law attorney based in Greenville, Mississippi. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1969). Educated at Vanderbilt Law School Tennessee College of Law (—). Serands clients in Greenville, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George Thomas Shields is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil rights, criminal law - defense and 10 other areas of law
- George received a degree from Vanderbilt Law School, and has been licensed for 57 years
- George practices in Greenville, MS
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George Thomas Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George Thomas Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
George Thomas Shields is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
George Thomas Shields is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Mississippi →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
George Thomas Shields is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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