Atty. Patrick Alan Shoulders
Patrick Alan Shoulders is a lawyer practicing litigation;employment law;appellate practice. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Litigation;Employment Law;Appellate Practice Attorney · Serving Evansville, IN · 48+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Alan Shoulders at a Glance
Patrick Alan Shoulders is a Partner based in Evansville, Indiana, practicing at Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1978) and Indiana University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Evansville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Alan Shoulders
- Patrick Alan Shoulders is a lawyer practicing litigation
- employment law
- appellate practice
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Patrick practices at Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP in Evansville, IN
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Evansville
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Evansville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Evansville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Evansville-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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Why Clients in Evansville Choose Patrick Alan Shoulders
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 Patrick Alan Shoulders's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Alan Shoulders brings 48+ 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 Indiana, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Patrick Alan Shoulders can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Evansville
A Evansville-based practice means Patrick Alan Shoulders attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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