Atty. Stephen A. Shelly

Atty. Stephen A. Shelly

Stephen A. Shelly is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, planning and land use, probate and 3 other areas of law.

Quakertown Quakertown 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen A. Shelly at a glance

Stephen A. Shelly is a Member based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Stephen A. Shelly. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), U.S. District Court, District of Pennsylvania (1976), and U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1972) and Gettysburg College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bucks County, Montgomery County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Quakertown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen A. Shelly is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, planning and land use, probate and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Stephen practices at Stephen A. Shelly in Quakertown, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen A. Shelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen A. Shelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Stephen A. Shelly is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stephen A. Shelly is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen A. Shelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen A. Shelly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen A. Shelly is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen A. Shelly

Where is Stephen A. Shelly's law office located?
Stephen A. Shelly's law practice is located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The firm is Stephen A. Shelly. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen A. Shelly handle?
Stephen A. Shelly focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Stephen A. Shelly practiced law?
Stephen A. Shelly has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Stephen A. Shelly go to law school?
Stephen A. Shelly earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Stephen A. Shelly for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen A. Shelly directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen A. Shelly received?
Stephen A. Shelly's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1972
B.A.
Gettysburg College
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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