Atty. Matthew Eric Shames
Matthew Eric Shames is a lawyer practicing business, corporate & incorporation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 21 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 21+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Eric Shames at a Glance
Matthew Eric Shames is a formation and business attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law, (J.D., 2005) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. (—). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Eric Shames
- Matthew Eric Shames is a lawyer practicing business, corporate & incorporation
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Matthew practices in Pittsburgh, PA
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Matthew Eric Shames's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Eric Shames handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Business Formation in Pittsburgh
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Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh 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 venue, 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.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Matthew Eric Shames
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Eric Shames's practice in the field of formation and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Eric Shames brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation and business, Matthew Eric Shames can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Matthew Eric Shames attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew Eric Shames Handles in Pittsburgh
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Matthew Eric Shames has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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