Atty. Neale Andersen Shields

Atty. Neale Andersen Shields

Mr. Neale Andersen Shields is a lawyer practicing arbitration, banking litigation, business and 3 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Neale Andersen Shields at a glance

Neale Andersen Shields is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, creditor rights, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of (1999). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of Houston (B.B.A., 1995). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Neale Andersen Shields is a lawyer practicing arbitration, banking litigation, business and 3 other areas of law
  • Neale received a B.B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Neale practices at Locke Lord LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Neale Andersen Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neale Andersen Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Neale Andersen Shields

Where is Neale Andersen Shields's law office located?
Neale Andersen Shields's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neale Andersen Shields handle?
Neale Andersen Shields focuses on contracts, business, creditor rights, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Neale Andersen Shields practiced law?
Neale Andersen Shields has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Neale Andersen Shields go to law school?
Neale Andersen Shields earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Neale Andersen Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1999
B.B.A.
University of Houston
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of
Admitted: 1999

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