Atty. Thomas Michael Shields
Thomas Michael Shields is a lawyer practicing elder law & advocacy, municipal law, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Thomas Michael Shields is a Member based in Lexington, Illinois, practicing at Thomas M. Shields. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975). Educated at John Marshall Law School J.D. (—) and Illinois State University B.S. (—). Serves clients in Lexington, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Michael Shields is a lawyer practicing elder law & advocacy, municipal law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Thomas practices at Thomas M. Shields in Lexington, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Michael Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Michael Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas Michael Shields is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas Michael Shields is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Thomas Michael Shields is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Thomas Michael Shields is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Thomas Michael Shields is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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