Atty. Timothy M. Shortess

Atty. Timothy M. Shortess

Atty. Timothy M.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Timothy M. Shortess at a glance

Timothy M. Shortess is a tax, ssd, and securities attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2012). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (LL.M, 2012) and Marquette University Law School Class of 2012 (—). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. Timothy M. Shortess is a lawyer practicing tax, social security
  • Timothy received a degree from Marquette University Law School in 2012, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Timothy practices in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy M. Shortess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy M. Shortess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy M. Shortess

Where is Timothy M. Shortess's law office located?
Timothy M. Shortess's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy M. Shortess handle?
Timothy M. Shortess focuses on tax, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Timothy M. Shortess practiced law?
Timothy M. Shortess has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Timothy M. Shortess go to law school?
Timothy M. Shortess earned their education at (LL.M, 2012); (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2012
Marquette University Law School Class of 2012
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2012

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