Atty. Steven Farrell Shames
Steven Farrell Shames is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Washington & Jefferson College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Steven Farrell Shames is a Member based in Chesapeake, Virginia, practicing at Shames & Byrum, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, litigation, civil rights, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1973) and Washington & Jefferson College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Treasurer, 1988 Secretary, 1989 President-Elect, 1990, Chesapeake Bar Association. Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven Farrell Shames is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.A. degree from Washington & Jefferson College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Steven practices at Shames & Byrum, P.C. in Chesapeake, VA
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Steven Farrell Shames's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Farrell Shames handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Steven Farrell Shames is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Steven Farrell Shames is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven Farrell Shames is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Steven Farrell Shames is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Steven Farrell Shames is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chesapeake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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