Atty. Maryellen Shea

Atty. Maryellen Shea

Maryellen Shea is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business, commercial and 4 other areas of law. Maryellen received a B.M. degree from The Juilliard School, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Houston Houston 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Maryellen Shea at a glance

Maryellen Shea is a Senior Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Jackson Walker L.L.P.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1995) and New York Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern Distri (2008). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1995) and The Juilliard School B.M. The Juilliard School (M.M., 1983). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maryellen Shea is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business, commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • Maryellen received a B.M. degree from The Juilliard School, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Maryellen practices at Jackson Walker L.L.P. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Maryellen Shea's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maryellen Shea

Where is Maryellen Shea's law office located?
Maryellen Shea's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Jackson Walker L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maryellen Shea handle?
Maryellen Shea focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Maryellen Shea practiced law?
Maryellen Shea has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Maryellen Shea go to law school?
Maryellen Shea earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.M., 1983).
How can I contact Maryellen Shea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1995
M.M.
The Juilliard School B.M. The Juilliard School
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1995
New York Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern Distri
Admitted: 2008

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