Atty. Thomas Joseph Shephard

Atty. Thomas Joseph Shephard

Thomas Joseph Shephard is a lawyer practicing water agencies and water rights law, environmental law, mining law and 10 other areas of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Shephard at a glance

Thomas Joseph Shephard is a Principal based in Stockton, California, practicing at Neumiller & Beardslee A Professional Corporation. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, government, health care, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in California (1959) and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at Boalt Hall, University of California (J.D., 1958) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Stockton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Joseph Shephard is a lawyer practicing water agencies and water rights law, environmental law, mining law and 10 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Thomas practices at Neumiller & Beardslee A Professional Corporation in Stockton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Shephard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Joseph Shephard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Thomas Joseph Shephard is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

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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 Stockton 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 Thomas Joseph Shephard

Where is Thomas Joseph Shephard's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Shephard's law practice is located in Stockton, California. The firm is Neumiller & Beardslee A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Shephard handle?
Thomas Joseph Shephard focuses on zoning, environmental, government, health care, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Joseph Shephard practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Shephard has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Thomas Joseph Shephard go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Shephard earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (A.B., 1955).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Shephard for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Joseph Shephard 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 Thomas Joseph Shephard received?
Thomas Joseph Shephard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall, University of California
- 1958
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971

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