Atty. Michael James Shea

Atty. Michael James Shea

Michael James Shea is a lawyer practicing business, securities, mergers & acquisitions and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

West Newbury West Newbury 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Shea at a glance

Michael James Shea is a Member based in West Newbury, Massachusetts, practicing at Michael James Shea. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on formation, business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1995), New York (2009), and Massachusetts (2016). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1995) and Brown University (A.B., 1992). Serands clients in West Newbury, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Shea is a lawyer practicing business, securities, mergers & acquisitions and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices at Michael James Shea in West Newbury, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Shea's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael James Shea is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

Michael James Shea is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Shea

Where is Michael James Shea's law office located?
Michael James Shea's law practice is located in West Newbury, Massachusetts. The firm is Michael James Shea. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Shea handle?
Michael James Shea focuses on formation, business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael James Shea practiced law?
Michael James Shea has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael James Shea go to law school?
Michael James Shea earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1992).
How can I contact Michael James Shea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1995
A.B.
Brown University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 2009
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2016

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