Atty. Jill Ellen Shankar

Atty. Jill Ellen Shankar

Jill Ellen Shankar is a lawyer practicing business, constitutional, bankruptcy / chapter 11. Jill received a B.A. degree from Sarah Lawrence College, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Canton Canton 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Jill Ellen Shankar at a glance

Jill Ellen Shankar is an Of Counsel based in Canton, Ohio, practicing at Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas, LLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2009). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 2009) and Sarah Lawrence College B.A. Weatherhead School of Management M.B.A. (—). Active member of Jill is an active member of both the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association. Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jill Ellen Shankar is a lawyer practicing business, constitutional, bankruptcy / chapter 11
  • Jill received a B.A. degree from Sarah Lawrence College, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Jill practices at Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas, LLC in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Jill Ellen Shankar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jill Ellen Shankar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jill Ellen Shankar

Where is Jill Ellen Shankar's law office located?
Jill Ellen Shankar's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. The firm is Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jill Ellen Shankar handle?
Jill Ellen Shankar focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Jill Ellen Shankar practiced law?
Jill Ellen Shankar has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Jill Ellen Shankar go to law school?
Jill Ellen Shankar earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (—).
How can I contact Jill Ellen Shankar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 2009
Sarah Lawrence College B.A. Weatherhead School of Management M.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2009

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