Atty. Jim Allen Shields

Atty. Jim Allen Shields

Jim Allen Shields is a lawyer practicing trust, school law, banking law and 6 other areas of law. Jim has been licensed for 35 years.

Medina Medina 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (330) 662-6041 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jim Allen Shields at a glance

Jim Allen Shields is a trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business attorney based in Medina, Ohio. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991). Serands clients in Medina, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jim Allen Shields is a lawyer practicing trust, school law, banking law and 6 other areas of law
  • Jim has been licensed for 35 years
  • Jim practices in Medina, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Jim Allen Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jim Allen Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Jim Allen Shields is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Jim Allen Shields is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jim Allen Shields is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jim Allen Shields is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

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 Medina 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 Jim Allen Shields

Where is Jim Allen Shields's law office located?
Jim Allen Shields's law practice is located in Medina, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jim Allen Shields handle?
Jim Allen Shields focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Jim Allen Shields practiced law?
Jim Allen Shields has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
How can I contact Jim Allen Shields for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1991

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