Atty. Patrick Bernard Shanahan

Atty. Patrick Bernard Shanahan

Patrick Bernard Shanahan is a lawyer practicing personal injury. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Mercyhurst College in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Patrick Bernard Shanahan at a glance

Patrick Bernard Shanahan is a personal injury attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in New York (2005) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New (2005). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 2004) and Mercyhurst College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Patrick Bernard Shanahan is a lawyer practicing personal injury
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from Mercyhurst College in 1995, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Patrick practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Bernard Shanahan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Bernard Shanahan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Patrick Bernard Shanahan's law office located?
Patrick Bernard Shanahan's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Bernard Shanahan handle?
Patrick Bernard Shanahan focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Patrick Bernard Shanahan practiced law?
Patrick Bernard Shanahan has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Patrick Bernard Shanahan go to law school?
Patrick Bernard Shanahan earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 2004
B.A.
Mercyhurst College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New
Admitted: 2005

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