Atty. Jeffrey W. Shields
Order of the Barristers. Director, National Team on Moot Court Board of Editors.
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About Jeffrey W. Shields at a glance
Jeffrey W. Shields is a Principal based in Irvine, California, practicing at Shields Law Offices. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Supreme C (1983). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1983) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ferguson American Inn of Court (President, 2001-2002 Vice President, 2000-2001) Japan America Society (Orange County Advisory Council, 1997—) J and Orange County Chapter, Immediate Past Chair, 2006-2007 Chair, 2005-2006 Chair Elect, 2004-2005 J. Reuben Clark Award, 2009, Reuben Clark Law Society. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Order of the Barristers
- Director, National Team on Moot Court Board of Editors
- Appointed Lawyer Representative to Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, 1998-2001
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Jeffrey W. Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey W. Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jeffrey W. Shields is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Jeffrey W. Shields is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jeffrey W. Shields is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Jeffrey W. Shields is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Jeffrey W. Shields is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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