Atty. Patrick Michael Shields
Patrick Michael Shields is a lawyer practicing employment litigation and counseling, entertainment and media litigation, intellectual property litigation. Patrick received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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Patrick Michael Shields is a employment, ip, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1999) and Stanford University (A.B., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Michael Shields is a lawyer practicing employment litigation and counseling, entertainment and media litigation, intellectual property litigation
- Patrick received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Patrick practices in Los Angeles, CA
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Patrick Michael Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Michael Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Patrick Michael Shields is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Patrick Michael Shields is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick Michael Shields is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Patrick Michael Shields is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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