Atty. John H Shields
John H Shields is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, real estate and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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John H Shields is a personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and product liability attorney based in Union City, New Jersey. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and New Jersey (1984). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1983) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Union City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John H Shields is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, real estate and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices in Union City, NJ
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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.
John H Shields is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John H Shields is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John H Shields is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →
John H Shields is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Union City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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