Atty. Joel Scott Shields

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.

Waco Waco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

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

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.

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Employment Law

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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 →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Scott Shields

Where is Joel Scott Shields's law office located?
Joel Scott Shields's law practice is located in Waco, Texas. The firm is Scanes Yelverton Talbert, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Scott Shields handle?
Joel Scott Shields focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Joel Scott Shields practiced law?
Joel Scott Shields has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Joel Scott Shields go to law school?
Joel Scott Shields earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Criminal, 1996).
How can I contact Joel Scott Shields for a consultation?
You can contact Joel Scott Shields directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 2003
B.A. Criminal
Sam Houston State University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy
Admitted: 2003

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