Atty. James Patrick Shay

Atty. James Patrick Shay

James Patrick Shay is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage/bad faith litigation, siu investigation and litigation, property litigation. James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, and has been licensed for 11 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 11 Years Experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Shay at a glance

James Patrick Shay is a litigation and insurance attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2015), Pennsylvania (2015), U.S. District Court of New Jersey (2015), and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2016). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, NJ (J.D., 2015) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL B.A. Major: English Minor: Philosophy, 2009 (—). Active member of Associations & Memberships •Philadelphia Bar Association - Young Lawyer's Division •Saint Thomas More Society of Philadelphia. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Shay is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage/bad faith litigation, siu investigation and litigation, property litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • James practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Shay's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Philadelphia 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 venue, 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 Patrick Shay

Where is James Patrick Shay's law office located?
James Patrick Shay's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Shay handle?
James Patrick Shay focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Patrick Shay practiced law?
James Patrick Shay has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did James Patrick Shay go to law school?
James Patrick Shay earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, NJ
- 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL B.A. Major: English Minor: Philosophy, 2009
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2015
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2015
U.S. District Court of New Jersey
Admitted: 2015
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2016
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2016
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2016

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