Atty. Michael A. Shea
Michael A. Shea is a lawyer practicing corporate law, non-profit and charitable organizations, taxation and 3 other areas of law.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Boulder, CO · 52+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Shea at a Glance
Michael A. Shea is a business, tax, education, and health care attorney based in Boulder, Colorado. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1982), and Colorado (1994). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1974) and Oxford University, England (B.Litt. University, 1973). Serves clients in Boulder, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Shea
- Michael A. Shea is a lawyer practicing corporate law, non-profit and charitable organizations, taxation and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.Litt. degree from Oxford University, England in 1973, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Michael practices in Boulder, CO
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Shea's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Shea handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boulder.
Business & Corporate Law in Boulder
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Boulder
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael A. Shea is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Colorado →
Education Law in Boulder
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Michael A. Shea is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Colorado →
Health Care Law in Boulder
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boulder
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boulder are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boulder Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boulder-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 Boulder Choose Michael A. Shea
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 Michael A. Shea's practice in the field of business, tax, education, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Shea brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Hawaii, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. Supreme Court, Michael A. Shea can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and education, Michael A. Shea can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boulder
A Boulder-based practice means Michael A. Shea attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael A. Shea Handles in Boulder
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