Atty. Melvin R. Shuster
Melvin R. Shuster is a lawyer practicing surety law, construction litigation, insurance coverage law and 3 other areas of law.
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Melvin R. Shuster is a construction, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1974), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1972) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Melvin R. Shuster is a lawyer practicing surety law, construction litigation, insurance coverage law and 3 other areas of law
- Melvin received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Melvin practices in Philadelphia, PA
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Melvin R. Shuster's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melvin R. Shuster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Melvin R. Shuster is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Melvin R. Shuster is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Melvin R. Shuster is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Melvin R. Shuster is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Philadelphia 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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