Atty. James R Shinar
James R Shinar is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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James R Shinar is a Member based in Portage, Michigan, practicing at Shinar Law, PLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1989), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1997). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1989) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kalamazoo County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Portage, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R Shinar is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
- James practices at Shinar Law, PLC in Portage, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R Shinar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James R Shinar is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James R Shinar is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James R Shinar is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James R Shinar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James R Shinar is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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