Atty. James Michael Shea

Atty. James Michael Shea

James Michael Shea is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, leveraged finance and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About James Michael Shea at a glance

James Michael Shea is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Georgetown University (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Shea is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, leveraged finance and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • James practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Shea's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 James Michael Shea

Where is James Michael Shea's law office located?
James Michael Shea's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Shea handle?
James Michael Shea focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Michael Shea practiced law?
James Michael Shea has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James Michael Shea go to law school?
James Michael Shea earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact James Michael Shea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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