Atty. Stephen Shields Van Wert

Atty. Stephen Shields Van Wert

Stephen Shields Van Wert is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Tampa Tampa 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Stephen Shields Van Wert at a glance

Stephen Shields Van Wert is a business and m&a attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and Georgia (Inactive) (1996). Educated at Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Shields Van Wert is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Stephen practices in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Shields Van Wert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Shields Van Wert 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.

Stephen Shields Van Wert is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Stephen Shields Van Wert is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Where is Stephen Shields Van Wert's law office located?
Stephen Shields Van Wert's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Shields Van Wert handle?
Stephen Shields Van Wert focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Stephen Shields Van Wert practiced law?
Stephen Shields Van Wert has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
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Stephen Shields Van Wert earned their education at (B.A., 1990).
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Education

B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1996

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