Atty. Joel Scott Shields
Mr. Joel Scott Shields is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation and 6 other areas of law.
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About Joel Scott Shields at a glance
Joel Scott Shields is a Member based in Waco, Texas, practicing at Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy (2003). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Sam Houston State University (B.A. Criminal, 1996). Active member of Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyer's Bar Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Joel Scott Shields is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation and 6 other areas of law
- Joel received a B.A. degree from Sam Houston State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Joel practices at Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP in Waco, TX
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Joel Scott Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Scott Shields 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.
Joel Scott Shields is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joel Scott Shields is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joel Scott Shields is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Joel Scott Shields is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Joel Scott Shields is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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