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Atty. William Henry Shields III

Atty. William Henry Shields III

Mr. William Henry Shields III is a lawyer practicing corporate, banking, complex business transactions and 2 other areas of law.

Carrollton Carrollton 58 yrs experience 58 year
Call (945) 212-2201 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Henry Shields III at a glance

William Henry Shields III is a business and ip attorney based in Carrollton, Texas. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Texas (Inactive) (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1972), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at University of Texas, Austin (LL.B., 1968) and University of Texas, Austin (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Carrollton, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Henry Shields III is a lawyer practicing corporate, banking, complex business transactions and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Texas, Austin in 1966, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • William practices in Carrollton, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Henry Shields III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Henry Shields III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Henry Shields III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Henry Shields III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Henry Shields III

Where is William Henry Shields III's law office located?
William Henry Shields III's law practice is located in Carrollton, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Henry Shields III handle?
William Henry Shields III focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Henry Shields III practiced law?
William Henry Shields III has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did William Henry Shields III go to law school?
William Henry Shields III earned their education at (LL.B., 1968); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact William Henry Shields III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Henry Shields III received?
William Henry Shields III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Texas, Austin
- 1968
B.A.
University of Texas, Austin
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas (Inactive)
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983

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