Atty. James Johnston Shields
James Johnston Shields is a lawyer practicing employment law, business law, domestic relations law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Worcester State College in 1962, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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James Johnston Shields is a Law Prof. based in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, business, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1977) and Worcester State College (B.S., 1962). Serands clients in Shrewsbury, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Johnston Shields is a lawyer practicing employment law, business law, domestic relations law and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Worcester State College in 1962, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices in Shrewsbury, MA
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James Johnston Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Johnston Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Johnston Shields is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Johnston Shields is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Johnston Shields is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James Johnston Shields is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shrewsbury are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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