Atty. Michael A. Shields
Michael A. Shields is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, tax and 8 other areas of law.
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Michael A. Shields is a Member based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1986) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1986). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1986) and Hope College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kalamazoo County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Shields is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, tax and 8 other areas of law
- Michael A. received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Michael A. practices at Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C. in Kalamazoo, MI
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Michael A. Shields is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →
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Michael A. Shields is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael A. Shields is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kalamazoo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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