Atty. Joellen Shortley

Atty. Joellen Shortley

Joellen Shortley is a lawyer practicing government law, information technology law, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law. Joellen has been licensed for 34 years.

Farmington Hills Farmington Hills 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Joellen Shortley at a glance

Joellen Shortley is a business, real estate, ip, government, and internet attorney based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1992). Serands clients in Farmington Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joellen Shortley is a lawyer practicing government law, information technology law, intellectual property law and 1 other area of law
  • Joellen has been licensed for 34 years
  • Joellen practices in Farmington Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Joellen Shortley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joellen Shortley 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.

Joellen Shortley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Joellen Shortley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Joellen Shortley is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Joellen Shortley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Joellen Shortley is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joellen Shortley

Where is Joellen Shortley's law office located?
Joellen Shortley's law practice is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joellen Shortley handle?
Joellen Shortley focuses on business, real estate, ip, government, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Joellen Shortley practiced law?
Joellen Shortley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
How can I contact Joellen Shortley for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1992

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