Colleen D. Shields
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023 About Colleen D. Shields
Colleen D. Shields is a lawyer based in Wilmington, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Colleen D. Shields is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Commercial Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC
Education: Widener University – Delaware Law School, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Wilmington, DE
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