Atty. Julia Stephanie Shields

Atty. Julia Stephanie Shields

Ms. Julia Stephanie Shields is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation.

McLean McLean 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (571) 506-2069 Book Appointment

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About Julia Stephanie Shields at a glance

Julia Stephanie Shields is a real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in McLean, Virginia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and District of Columbia (2015). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1990) and John Hopkins University (B.A. English, 1987). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Julia Stephanie Shields is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, litigation
  • Julia received a B.A. degree from John Hopkins University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Julia practices in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Julia Stephanie Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julia Stephanie Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Julia Stephanie Shields is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Julia Stephanie Shields's law office located?
Julia Stephanie Shields's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Julia Stephanie Shields handle?
Julia Stephanie Shields focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Julia Stephanie Shields practiced law?
Julia Stephanie Shields has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Julia Stephanie Shields go to law school?
Julia Stephanie Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. English, 1987).
How can I contact Julia Stephanie Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1990
B.A. English
John Hopkins University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2015

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