Atty. Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton

Atty. Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton

Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton is a lawyer practicing international law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton at a glance

Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1993). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton is a lawyer practicing international law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Peter practices at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton

Where is Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton's law office located?
Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton handle?
Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton practiced law?
Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton go to law school?
Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Peter Kirkpatrick Shelton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland State University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1993

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