Atty. Leslie A. Shames

Atty. Leslie A. Shames

Leslie A. Shames is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real estate.

Alpharetta Alpharetta 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Leslie A. Shames at a glance

Leslie A. Shames is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Alpharetta, Georgia. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2000). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 2000) and University of Florida (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Alpharetta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Leslie A. Shames is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real estate
  • Leslie A. received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Leslie A. practices in Alpharetta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Leslie A. Shames's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leslie A. Shames 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.

Leslie A. Shames is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Real Estate Law

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

Leslie A. Shames is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Leslie A. Shames is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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

Leslie A. Shames is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leslie A. Shames

Where is Leslie A. Shames's law office located?
Leslie A. Shames's law practice is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leslie A. Shames handle?
Leslie A. Shames focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Leslie A. Shames practiced law?
Leslie A. Shames has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Leslie A. Shames go to law school?
Leslie A. Shames earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Leslie A. Shames for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 2000
B.S.
University of Florida
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2000

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