Atty. James P. Shields
James P. Shields is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, probate and 4 other areas of law.
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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.
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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
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James P. Shields is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James P. Shields is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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 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 →
James P. Shields is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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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