Atty. James P. Shields

Atty. James P. Shields

James P. Shields is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, probate and 4 other areas of law.

Wexford Wexford 33 J. Erfahrung 33 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. Shields at a glance

James P. Shields is a Member based in Wexford, Pennsylvania, practicing at Elder Law Offices of Shield and Boris. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1993), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1993), Ohio (1998), and Indiana (1999). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1993) and St. Francis College (B.S., 1990). Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Ohio State and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wexford, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James P. Shields is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, probate and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from St. Francis College in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at Elder Law Offices of Shield and Boris in Wexford, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Shields's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James P. Shields is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James P. Shields is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James P. Shields is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. Shields

Where is James P. Shields's law office located?
James P. Shields's law practice is located in Wexford, Pennsylvania. The firm is Elder Law Offices of Shield and Boris. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Shields handle?
James P. Shields focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James P. Shields practiced law?
James P. Shields has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James P. Shields go to law school?
James P. Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact James P. Shields for a consultation?
You can contact James P. Shields directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1993
B.S.
St. Francis College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
Ohio
Admitted: 1998
Indiana
Admitted: 1999

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