Atty. Timothy Michael Shay
Timothy Michael Shay is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation appeals and 6 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Timothy Michael Shay is an Attorney based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Shay & Associates. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1986), and Missouri (1987). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1986) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Macon County, Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Timothy Michael Shay is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation appeals and 6 other areas of law
- Timothy received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Timothy practices at Shay & Associates in Decatur, IL and 1 other location
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Timothy Michael Shay is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Timothy Michael Shay is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Timothy Michael Shay is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Timothy Michael Shay is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Timothy Michael Shay is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Decatur 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 andnue, 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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