Atty. Rasha Gerges Shields

Atty. Rasha Gerges Shields

Rasha Gerges Shields is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business & tort litigation, class actions and 12 other areas of law. Rasha received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Rasha Gerges Shields at a glance

Rasha Gerges Shields is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 2001) and University of California, Irvine (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rasha Gerges Shields is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business & tort litigation, class actions and 12 other areas of law
  • Rasha received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Rasha practices at Jones Day in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rasha Gerges Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rasha Gerges Shields 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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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rasha Gerges Shields

Where is Rasha Gerges Shields's law office located?
Rasha Gerges Shields's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rasha Gerges Shields handle?
Rasha Gerges Shields focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rasha Gerges Shields practiced law?
Rasha Gerges Shields has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Rasha Gerges Shields go to law school?
Rasha Gerges Shields earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Rasha Gerges Shields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 2001
B.A.
University of California, Irvine
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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