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Leslie D. Shear is an Univ. of WI Law Sch. based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1986), Wisconsin (1989), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1985) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Leslie D. Shear is a lawyer practicing marital law, family law, real estate and 1 other area of law
- Leslie received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Leslie practices in Madison, WI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leslie D. Shear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Leslie D. Shear is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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