Atty. Melvin R. Shuster

Atty. Melvin R. Shuster

Melvin R. Shuster is a lawyer practicing surety law, construction litigation, insurance coverage law and 3 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Melvin R. Shuster at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Construction Law

Melvin R. Shuster is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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 Law

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 Practice

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melvin R. Shuster

Where is Melvin R. Shuster's law office located?
Melvin R. Shuster's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin R. Shuster handle?
Melvin R. Shuster focuses on construction, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Melvin R. Shuster practiced law?
Melvin R. Shuster has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Melvin R. Shuster go to law school?
Melvin R. Shuster earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Melvin R. Shuster for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1972
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
New Jersey
Admitted: 2004

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