Atty. Roy S Shiels

Atty. Roy S Shiels

Roy S Shiels is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination law, administration law. Roy received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Dover Dover 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About Roy S Shiels at a glance

Roy S Shiels is a Member based in Dover, Delaware, practicing at Brown, Shiels & O'Brien. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on employment and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1964), U.S. District Court, District of Delaware (1964), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1963) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kent County (President, 1977) and Delaware (Vice President, 1978) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Dover, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Roy S Shiels is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination law, administration law
  • Roy received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Roy practices at Brown, Shiels & O'Brien in Dover, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Roy S Shiels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy S Shiels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Roy S Shiels is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Delaware →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Roy S Shiels is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roy S Shiels

Where is Roy S Shiels's law office located?
Roy S Shiels's law practice is located in Dover, Delaware. The firm is Brown, Shiels & O'Brien. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roy S Shiels handle?
Roy S Shiels focuses on employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Roy S Shiels practiced law?
Roy S Shiels has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Roy S Shiels go to law school?
Roy S Shiels earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Roy S Shiels for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Roy S Shiels received?
Roy S Shiels's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1963
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1960

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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