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About Joseph R. Shields at a glance
Joseph R. Shields is an attorney based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1991) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph R. Shields is a lawyer
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Joseph practices in West Chester, PA
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Chester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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