Atty. William M. Shields
William M. Shields is a lawyer practicing commercial, regulatory law, securities offerings and 7 other areas of law.
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William M. Shields is a Partner based in Morristown, New Jersey, practicing at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976), New Jersey (2002), and New York (2002). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1976) and LaSalle College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia (Member, Mid-Size Law Firm Management Committee), Pennsylvania (Member, Sections on: Corporation, Banking, Business Law) and American Bar Associations Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Serands clients in Morristown, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William M. Shields is a lawyer practicing commercial, regulatory law, securities offerings and 7 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from LaSalle College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- William practices at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP in Morristown, NJ and 1 other location
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William M. Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William M. Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William M. Shields is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
William M. Shields is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Jersey →
William M. Shields is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William M. Shields is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Morristown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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