Atty. Michael A. Shaheen

Atty. Michael A. Shaheen

Michael A. Shaheen is a lawyer practicing appellate, corporate, commercial law and 1 other area of law.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Michael A. Shaheen at a glance

Michael A. Shaheen is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), New Jersey (1995), and New York (1997). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1994) and Amherst College (B.A. Amherst, 1990). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael A. Shaheen is a lawyer practicing appellate, corporate, commercial law and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Shaheen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael A. Shaheen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael A. Shaheen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

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

Michael A. Shaheen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A. Shaheen

Where is Michael A. Shaheen's law office located?
Michael A. Shaheen's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Shaheen handle?
Michael A. Shaheen focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael A. Shaheen practiced law?
Michael A. Shaheen has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael A. Shaheen go to law school?
Michael A. Shaheen earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Amherst, 1990).
How can I contact Michael A. Shaheen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1994
B.A. Amherst
Amherst College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1997

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