Atty. Mark J. Shire
Mark J. Shire is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, workers compensation and 7 other areas of law.
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About Mark J. Shire at a glance
Mark J. Shire is an Associate based in Monessen, Pennsylvania, practicing at Shire Law Firm. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1985). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Tufts University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Westmoreland County (Member, Criminal Law Committee, 1994—), Washington County and Pennsylvania (Member, Workers Compensation and Criminal Law Committees, 1997—) Bar Associations Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer. Serands clients in Monessen, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark J. Shire is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, workers compensation and 7 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Mark practices at Shire Law Firm in Monessen, PA
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Mark J. Shire's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Shire handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Mark J. Shire is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Mark J. Shire is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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.
Mark J. Shire is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Mark J. Shire is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Mark J. Shire is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 Monessen 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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